The Long Beach QFilm Festival (QFilms) is the longest-running film festival in Southern Los Angeles, and the only festival in the area dedicated to screening films showcasing the stories and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and increasing visibility for independent LGBTQ+ and allied filmmakers. QFilms’ inception stems from the inspiration experienced by QFilms founder Robert […]
How It Works: Random Selection: Films are pulled blindly from a container called the Dojo Bowl to remove bias, politics, and gatekeeping. The 60-Second Rule: Projects play on screen, and at the one-minute mark, the audience votes on their fate. Live Voting: Shouting “No Mercy!” cuts the film immediately; shouting “Mercy!” lets the screening continue. […]
The Literary Women Festival of Authors is an annual event that showcases seven contemporary best-selling and award-winning women authors. This informative and inspiring festival aims to make the works of outstanding contemporary women writers accessible to a diverse audience of avid readers. It seeks to encourage new writers with talent and promise while celebrating the […]
