SAVE THE DATE

November 15 – 20, 2022

Inside, Outside, Live and Virtual

Submissions open May 15, 2022 and close August 15, 2022

We will return with our signature thematic programming, grouping films that are exploring similar themes together to create specific cinematic experiences with a Q&A following every screening. We are looking for films that are well crafted. We like a challenge, we want to see something we haven’t seen before, we love a film that takes a risk. We do not like bloopers or gag reels and we do appreciate a Queens Premier. We want to see what you see. Show us what you got. Bring it.

We will see you in Queens!

Thank You to Everyone Who Came Back to the Movies in 2021

The 11th Annual Queens World Film Festival (JUNE 23 – JULY 3, 2021) featured 198 films from around the world and around the corner. All the films ran on our streaming partner FilmFestivalFlix.com and 142 films were presented by BRG live at 5 venues in Queens: Queens Theatre in the Park, The Local, The Sherpa Association, Culture Lab, Museum of the Moving Image.

It was our 2nd festival during the pandemic. We are thankful to our Filmmakers, Volunteer Festival Associates, Jurors and Screening Committee, Board Members. Heroes of Elmhurst, Partners and audience members.

The Queens World Mission

Queens World advances public participation in film screenings by utilizing traditional and alternative screening locations and venues to screen independent cinema. Through the implementation of educational programs we provide opportunities for individuals to share ideas and develop analog, digital, visual, and performing arts projects.

Founded in 2010 and nurtured into existence by Queens residents/filmmakers Donald Preston and Katha Cato, Queens World became a 501c3 non-profit in 2014. In 2019, the live festival, multiple Encore Screenings and media events served over 11,000 participants with 65% of those coming from outside the Borough of Queens.

The 10th Annual Queens World leapt to a full virtual festival in 4 days to run March 19 – 29 2020 with 191 films from 31 nations. The festival earned over 30,000 views and brought the world together in the first days of the pandemic. In May Queens World launched Wednesday Nights @9, a weekly live broadcast that raised funds, awareness, and volunteers for 20 non-profit organizations.

In April of 2021, it was announced that Queens World was on the list of MovieMakerMagazine’s Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Price of Submission. On June 23, 2021 the 11th Annual Queens World launched an 11-day hybrid event that included 5 venues presented by Benedict Realty Group and a vibrant virtual festival hosted by FilmFestivalFlix.com. The entire festival was dedicated to all 5,977 staff members of Elmhurst Hospital Center for their tireless dedication to serving the health needs of Queens.