East Village Queer Film Festival
The East Village possesses a rich history as a home for significant creative movements in American cinema. wild project believes in continuing this tradition by fostering filmmakers, film festivals, and other media-creators by introducing film initiatives. With a particular focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC filmmakers, wild project aims to support and strengthen the New York City and queer film community.
FAQs
For General Inquiries about the EVQ, contact Festival Director Paul Edwards: evqff@thewildproject.org
What is EVQ?
The EAST VILLAGE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL or EVQ embraces an inclusive Queer identity, featuring films that entertain, explore and promote queer-themed issues, work by and featuring LGBTQIA+ artists, as well as work inspired by the expanded innovative and audacious downtown Queer avant-garde.
Why EVQ?
The festival seeks to become a positive space for building, growing and fostering the Queer film community and to serve an integral role ushering in the future of Queer film.
What will I see at EVQ?
In addition to screenings of feature-length films, shorts, webisodes, and music videos, the unique “Future Cult Classics” category is included in the festival to highlight Queer B-Movies of all genres from Horror, Sci-fi, Exploitation, and more.
The 9th Annual EVQ Film Festival presented by wild project
2025 EVQ Film Festival Call for Entry is Open
The 9th Annual EVQ Film Festival presented by wild project
August 20 – August 24, 2025
2024 Deadlines
Early Bird D/L: February 14, 2025
Regular D/L: April 1, 2025
Late D/L: May 5, 2025
Extended D/L: June 9, 2025
Notification Date: July 14, 2025
Past EVQs
The 7th Annual EVQ Film Festival
was presented on August 22 – August 25, 2024
2020 EVQ
Q & A for the New Shorts with Big Hearts
In our 2020 virtual festival, Kyle Glasow hosted the Q & A for the New Shorts with Big Hearts short film program where Kyle was joined by Next Level Shit filmmaker Gary Jaffe and What If co-stars Buck Angel and David Farrington.
The Q & A evolved into a fascinating, funny and honest discussion about life, ordering beers, and queer film.