Queens Underground International Black History Month Film Festival

Welcome To The 4th Annual 1st Ever Queens Underground Black History Month Film Festival Submit Here for February 26th and 2 Days In April 2022 Queens Underground International Black and Brown Film Festival Red Carpet Celebration February 26th In-Person and 2 Days in Late April -Filmmakers Panels -Workshops -Filmmaker Only Events -Special Screenings =Revenue Generation for You Red Carpet with Live Performances, Panels & Guest Speakers CATEGORIES: -Movie Short -Full Length Feature (movie or stage play) -Poetry Video -Music Video -Dance Video -Comedy Video -Web Series Episode -Talk Show Episode -Documentary / Reenactment -Children's Programming (Live Action, Animation, etc.) -Teen Film -Business or Organizational Commercial -Filmmaker Personal Video *Special Mention For*: -Film Festival Winner -Fan Favorite -Filmmakers Choice SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 26TH: In-Person Event, Red Carpet, Trailers, Several Shorts & Videos APRIL 2 DAYS: Panels, Workshops, Many Official Selections Screened APRIL - MAY: All Official Selections will be available on the Virtual Platform Subscribe to our Online Newspaper and Promote, Submit your Trailers, list your Screenings, Premiers and Submit Articles: https://queensartsandculture.town.news Catch the February /April 2021 Film Festival on the Virtual Platform til the End Of May: https://viewstub.com/QueensUndergroundBlackandBrownFilmFestival-573637840 Email: QueensUnderground718@gmail.com **Please Read the Rules and Terms before Submitting. We are no longer able to extend deadlines for incomplete or improper submissions.** In Person Screenings and Receptions will be held in Queens, NY (Home to historical creative legends such as Count Basie, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, LL Cool J, Run DMC, Keith Murray, A Tribe Called Quest, 50 Cent, Salt & Peppa, Al Roker, and so many more AND/OR Online. GENRES: Drama, Mystery, Educational, Abstract, Animated, Comedic, Science Fiction, Claymation, Fantasy, Thriller, Fringe Horror (PG14 type), Action, Adventure, Family, Documentary, Romance, Indie, Documentary, Behind The Scenes, Experimental, Cos Play, and/or Historical, etc. Submit several entries or submit to several categories by following the requirements and submitting within the deadlines. This Season, we're still here, just like you - surviving a worldwide pandemic, movements, causes, hardships and hope. As the 1st Ever International Black and Brown History Month Film Festival - Bring us your Expressive, Bold, Challenging Projects which demand attention. WE'RE SO BOLD that we've changed Black History Month to Black and Brown History and then we changed the dates to 1 (one) day in February and several weekends in April when the weather is much nicer and we can also celebrate National Poetry Month, ending with a huge Poetry Slam. WE ARE OPEN TO ANYONE from Anywhere - this is where you can tell your Story, Sing Your Song, Dance Your Dance, Tell a Joke or Two, Demonstrate Your Talent, show us how You host your Talk Show / Podcast. Stop us in our tracks with Your Poetry, Music (Singles, Groups, Bands), by sharing information about your Organization, Club, Cause, Neighborhood, Family, Culture, Traditions, or ideas of what the Future will look like. Yes, Film that Stage Play, Cos Play Scene, Demo Reel, Bloopers, Behind The Scenes Footage. WE AVERAGE 12 countries per season- this Season we’re up to 16 countries- and we're based in Queens, NY, Queens is both the largest borough in New York City and t the most ethnically diverse urban area in the entire world, boasting over 100 nations and 138 different languages. BUSINESSES / ENTREPRENEURS: If your Business is still Open, Submit Your Commercial - meet a whole new group of potential customers all around the world. BE CREATIVE, BOLD, UNIQUE, TRADITIONAL OR UNCONVENTIONAL. What's Your Story, Share Your Story, We Want To See Your Story. Break the Rules, break the 3rd Wall; exercise your right of Creative License - we're Ready to take you to the Big Screen, Red Carpet with our "Out Of The Box" Platform, inclusive of Live Performances, Pop-Up Shop, Community Awards, Retreats & Monthly Filmmakers Forums - every 1st Saturday (email: QueensUnderground718.com) to reserve your seat. FROM AGES 10 AND UP, Filmmakers may submit from anywhere in the world. Non-English Audio Must have English Subtitles. You can submit as an individual, group, organization, club, program, institution, or small business. **All submissions must meet the deadline and all other requirements.** Follow Us On Instagram: @QueensUndergroundFilmFest and @CulturalTVNetwork Email: QueensUnderground718@gmail.com Visit: QueensUnderground718.com to learn more and stay updated, enter, and purchase screening tickets.