Lesflicks Queer Film

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Lesflicks Queer Film

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About the festival

Lesflicks is celebrating the end of 2020 by putting on a series of short films at an event: "Lesflicks Presents: Lesbian (in)Visibility"

We are seeking up to 15 short films of up to 20 minutes in length with a lesbian or bisexual lead, storyline or supporting character. We are highlighting lesbian and bisexual visibility and invisibility and invite films that filmmakers believe explore this subject.

The films will be available to watch between 24 and 27 December 2020, followed by an online event to discuss these films and the representation of lesbian & bisexual women in the media on 27 December 2020.

Film submissions are accepted by cis and trans lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual female filmmakers whose film shows women loving women on screen, either a lesbian or bisexual storyline; or that portrays a lesbian or bisexual character as a strong supporting character.

- Selected films are provided with laurels
- All eligible films that are shortlisted or selected will be eligible to receive royalties for views should the film be placed on the Lesflicks video on demand streaming platform*.
*Lesflicks is a social enterprise and is committed to investing in filmmakers. As such 50% of gross subscription income goes directly to filmmakers in the form of royalties and grants, distributed based on views. Find out more at https://www.lesflicks.com/watch

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Lesflicks is celebrating the end of 2020 by putting on a series of short films at an event: "Lesflicks Presents: Lesbian (in)Visibility"

We are seeking up to 15 short films of up to 20 minutes in length with a lesbian or bisexual lead, storyline or supporting character. We are highlighting lesbian and bisexual visibility and invisibility and invite films that filmmakers believe explore this subject.

The films will be available to watch between 24 and 27 December 2020, followed by an online event to discuss these films and the representation of lesbian & bisexual women in the media on 27 December 2020.

Film submissions are accepted by cis and trans lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual female filmmakers whose film shows women loving women on screen, either a lesbian or bisexual storyline; or that portrays a lesbian or bisexual character as a strong supporting character.

- Selected films are provided with laurels
- All eligible films that are shortlisted or selected will be eligible to receive royalties for views should the film be placed on the Lesflicks video on demand streaming platform*.
*Lesflicks is a social enterprise and is committed to investing in filmmakers. As such 50% of gross subscription income goes directly to filmmakers in the form of royalties and grants, distributed based on views. Find out more at https://www.lesflicks.com/watch

Awards & Winners

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Terms and rules

1. At least one of the director, producer or screenwriter must identify as a cis or trans female or non-binary person.
2. Filmmaker must own the rights to the film in the UK.
3. The film must be 20 minutes or less in duration.
4. The film must show women loving women on screen, either a lesbian or bisexual storyline; or that portrays a lesbian or bisexual character as a strong supporting character.
5. When submitting your film, you certify that all film and music rights have been obtained and are in accordance with UK Copyright laws.
6. We will accept films of any age.
7. You may submit more than one film, but we will require a separate submission for each production
8. When submitting your film you agree to Lesflicks incorporating it into an online compilation of shorts, and well as screening it in the UK.
9. Lesflicks works on a non-exclusive basis and you are free to (and we encourage you to) continue to share your film in any way you choose to reach the maximum audience possible.

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Categories and fees

Short Film
Early Bird (30th September, 2020) $5
Regular (20th October, 2020) $10
Late (14th December, 2020) $15

Film submissions are accepted by cis and trans lesbian and bisexual female filmmakers whose film contains a lesbian or bisexual character as a main or core supporting character. If character is in a supporting role it should have a positive portrayal.

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