Celebrating our 15th year, QFest is the largest LGBT film fest on the East Coast – 12 days full of 100+ films plus outdoor screenings, special guests, and loads of parties and events.

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  • QFEST SPECIALS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND! [7.2.09]
  • Opening and Closing Night Parties Combo

    We’re releasing a limited number of tickets for Opening and Closing Night Parties - buy them separately Opening $45 / Closing $35 or buy them both $75 and save $5!

    Back by Popular Demand: The Unlimited VIP Badge

    Mix and mingle with stars and other VIPs, giving you the maximum (Festival) pleasure – and save over $300! Includes priority admission to screenings and parties, plus Private Receptions for Chad Allen and Sharon Gless and the Doris Day Brunch. Buy now! $340 / $315 for Members.

    Discounted Add-Ons for All-Access Badge Holders

    Badge holders can purchase tickets for the VIP Receptions or the Doris Day Brunch at Member prices!
    Buy Doris Day Brunch, VIP Receptions for Chad Allen or Sharon Gless.

    All-Access Badges Are Still Available

    A limited number of All-Access Badges are still available, and we’ve even lowered the price this year as our 15th anniversary gift to you! The All-Access Badge gives you priority access to ALL films as well as parties and public events, including Opening and Closing Night festivities. Buy now! $260  / $235 for Members.

    Join the Philadelphia Cinema Alliance

    Be part of the fastest growing commmunity of Philly film enthusiasts. The Alliance produces QFest and CineFest, as well as providing year-round programming and socializing.
    MEMBERSHIP DETAILS ARE HERE.

    Latest Festival Coverage

    See full Festival coverage in the Press Room! (Coming Soon)

    Festival Extras

    Past News

  • QFEST KICKS OFF AT CALDERWOOD - STREETTALKIN' VIDEO [6.29.09]
  • Representatives from the media, Alliance Members, and other special guests enjoyed a kickoff cocktail party for QFest 09 at the new Calderwood2 mid-century gallery, where they enjoyed a buffet from Qdoba and cocktails from Smirnoff. See all the coverage on StreetTalkin.com.

  • PROGRAM GUIDES AVAILABLE NOW! [6.19.09]
  • Look for program guides at TLA video stores, Whole Foods Markets, Ritz Theaters, around the gayborhood and across the city starting Friday, June 19. Or download the 2009 Program Guide now!

  • MEET THE PROGRAMMERS [6.19.09]
  • QFest programmers will be on hand to discuss this year’s exciting lineup and to respond to audience questions and comments. This event is free and open to the public.
    Thursday, June 25th 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Valanni Restaurant, 1229 Spruce Street

    Do you need
    an umbrella?
    Current Weather
    Weather Forecast
    Festival Spotlight
    Lesbian Films
    LESBIAN
    This year’s lesbian lineup is unparallelled both for quantity and quality!
    African-American
    AFRICAN-AMERICAN
    Explore the richness and depth of Black LGBT Cinema.
    Latina - Latino
    LATINA/LATINO
    Celebrate our quinceañera with a spicy latin dish!
    Youth
    YOUTH
    Whether you’re 15 or 50, you’ll enjoy films that feature a young queer perspecitve.
    Philly Filmmakers
    PHILLY FILMMAKERS
    Screenings and events for and by local filmmakers, including shorts, panels, and an ice cream social!