#reeldesires2026

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August 21, 2026: Friday 6-9 pm August 22, 2026: Saturday 3-9 pm August 23, 2026: Sunday 3-9 pm Stay tuned for the brochure and schedule. ---- Please note that Reel Desires, Chennai International Queer Film Festival is a community-and-allies event. For more information, reach out to [email protected]

The film festival is not ticketed, and does not accept corporate sponsorships. Seating is on a first-come first-served basis.

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Submissions open for Reel Desires, Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2026

Reel Desires: Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2026 will be held August 21-22-23, 2026. We invite  submissions of Indian and international feature films, shorts and documentaries that address the themes of sexuality, gender diversity and intersex variations, and explore how these intersect with class, caste, religion, age, disability, location and other markers of identity.

Please use this form to submit your entry. Email [email protected] for more information. You can also submit via FilmFreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/ciqff

We are an entirely community-driven and supported event, and do not seek corporate sponsorships for the festival. This also means we may not be able to afford to pay screening fees. We do not charge submission/entry fees either.