The Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival accept films that are principally made by and/or about LGBT individuals and communities around the world. Only short film narratives of all genres will be considered.
**Please note that Waivers of any kind are not being granted **
Film Completion Date
Only films completed after May 2019 will be considered.
Exhibition Formats
Shorts Only– Digital - .MOV, .MPEG4, .MPEG2
Films should be 20 minutes max
Preview Formats
Password protected Vimeo (720p optimal) preferred, or secured online screener
Sub-titles
Entries in languages other than English must be subtitled in English
Submission Materials
Press kit is required if selected, including (electronic version only)
- Still images (300 dpi) with captions and photo credits for all images
- Synopsis
- Director Biography
- Director Statement
- Cast and crew listing
If the film is selected for exhibition, the Festival will use the materials for print and online promotion. Other items (posters, etc.) may be required to maximize exposure for the film.
Other requirements:
- At the very least, the film should be a Hong Kong Premiere.
- The film should not currently be streaming online.