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+ 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.
2026 EVQ Film Festival Call for Submissions is Open!
The 10th Annual EVQ Film Festival presented by wild project
August 27 – August 30, 2026
2026 Deadlines
Early Bird D/L: January 9, 2026
Regular D/L: May 1, 2026
Late D/L: May 22, 2026
Notification Date: June 1, 2026
Festival Dates: August 27-30, 2026
Past EVQs
The 7th Annual EVQ Film Festival
was presented on August 21 – August 24, 2025
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.