Past week marked the inaugural edition of the QueerCine International Film Festival, a new annual event that showcases independent queer cinema from Belgium and around the globe. The first edition proved to be very successful, unifying the love for cinema and the commitment to amplifying diverse voices.
Festival director and curator Lion Lamour comments: “It was truly inspiring to witness the substantial turnout, reaffirming the festival's significance. Encouraged by the enthusiastic response from numerous attendees, I eagerly anticipate the prospect of orchestrating a second edition. I am eager to commence the process of curating fresh additions to the lineup.”
The jury panel chose to award the following films as winners of the 2024 edition:
Best Narrative Feature Film
Easy Tiger (Belgium) by Karel Tuytschaever
Best Narrative Short Film
Our Males and Females (Jordan) by Ahmad Alyaseer
Best New Voice
I Love You Don't Leave Me (USA) by Alex Leombruno
Best Documentary Short Film
Leaving Chouchou (France) by Lucie Demange
Best Experimental Film
After Bed (United States) by TT Takemoto
Best Underground Film
A Body Like Mine (Germany) by Maja Classen & Puck
Best Super Short Film
Fragments (United Kingdom) by Mélodie Roulaud
Best Poetry Film
Elegy (Belgium) by Jérémy Adonis
Best Dance Film
Circle (United States) by Phillip Kaminiak
Best Music Video
Bellydance Vogue (Lebanon) by Hadi Moussally
Congratulations to all participating filmmakers! QueerCine International Film Festival would like to thank Velvet Room for their amazing support in creating this first edition.
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ABOUT QUEERCINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Welcome to QueerCine, the dynamic international film festival dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ stories from around the globe. At QueerCine, we believe that everyone is a little bit queer, and our festival provides a safe and inclusive space for audiences to revel in the diversity of human experience.
More information: https://www.queercine.com
