13th Annual Festival Film Submissions

Submission deadline: July 31 

OUT at the Movies International Film Festival is one of the oldest and longest running LGBTQ+ arts organizations in North Carolina, rooted in expansive and bold programming that highlights the Queer experience, and committed to platforming emerging filmmakers from around the world.

We are now accepting submissions of short-form documentary, narrative, and animated films, as well as feature length documentary and narrative films, for consideration (Festival 2026 runs 9/24-9/27). Head to our FilmFreeway page below to learn more. If you have questions, please contact Executive Director Rex Welton at rex@outatthemovies.org.