F.A.Q.

Feminist and Queer International Film Festival
August 2026 · Bucharest
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About

F.A.Q International Film Festival is Romania's first Feminist and Queer International Film Festival. We promote films and artists who explore feminism, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and sexuality.

Founded in 2015, our festival provides a platform for LGBTQIA+ voices and stories that challenge, inspire, and transform. After facing sponsorship challenges, we return stronger for our fourth edition.

Our programmers carefully curate each selection to showcase the most compelling feminist and queer cinema from around the world.

Awards

Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Experimental Short
Audience Short Award
Honorable Mention
Narrative & Documentary Shorts
Honorable Mention
Narrative Feature

2025 Edition Winners

Best Narrative Feature
Silent Frequencies
Directed by Marina Kovač
A powerful exploration of a deaf queer woman navigating love and identity in contemporary Belgrade. Silent Frequencies captures the intersection of disability and queer experience with stunning visual poetry and raw emotional honesty.
Best Documentary Feature
Revolution in Heels
Directed by Sofia Mendez
An intimate portrait of trans activists in Buenos Aires over five years, documenting their fight for rights, community building, and personal transformation. A testament to resilience and the power of collective action.
Best Narrative Short
The Last Dance
Directed by Yuki Tanaka
Two elderly women reunite after decades apart, confronting the love they once shared and the society that kept them separated. A tender meditation on lost time and enduring connection.
Best Documentary Short
Threads of Pride
Directed by Aisha Ibrahim
Following a group of queer Palestinian embroiderers who use traditional craft as resistance and visibility. A beautiful intersection of heritage, art, and activism.
Best Experimental Short
Body/Fragment
Directed by Alex Chen
A non-linear exploration of gender dysphoria through abstract visuals and sound design. Chen creates a visceral journey through fragmented identity and the search for wholeness.
Audience Short Award
Love Language
Directed by Priya Sharma
A charming romantic comedy about two women who meet through a language exchange app and navigate cultural differences, family expectations, and their growing feelings for each other.
Honorable Mention - Narrative Short
Metamorphosis
Directed by João Silva
A young trans man documents his first year of transition in rural Portugal, balancing self-discovery with family dynamics and small-town prejudice.
Honorable Mention - Documentary Short
Chosen Family
Directed by Morgan Taylor
Exploring the concept of chosen family within the ballroom culture of Detroit, celebrating the bonds that transcend blood and the communities that save lives.
Honorable Mention - Narrative Feature
Between Tides
Directed by Leena Virtanen
A non-binary lighthouse keeper finds unexpected romance with a marine biologist, exploring themes of isolation, connection, and finding home in another person.

Official Selections 2025

• Crimson Sky - Ana Popescu (Romania)

• Unspoken - Kim Min-ju (South Korea)

• Garden of Eve - Rachel Goldman (USA)

• The Third Space - Omar Hassan (Egypt)

• Wilde Nights - Emma O'Sullivan (Ireland)

• Mother Tongue - Fatima Al-Rashid (Lebanon)

• Becoming - Lars Bergström (Sweden)

• Safe Harbor - Chiara Rossi (Italy)

• Moonlight Serenade - Wei Zhang (China)

• The Visitors - Anya Volkov (Ukraine)

• Kaleidoscope - Priya Das (India)

• After Hours - Luis Fernández (Spain)

• Parallels - Sarah Klein (Germany)

• Tender Mercies - Jade Wilson (Australia)

• The In-Between - Maya Okonkwo (Nigeria)

• Constellation - Noor Aziz (Malaysia)

Submission Guidelines

All entries must include an official entry form and screening link with English subtitles.

Short Films (up to 40 minutes)

Feature Films

Eligibility

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