Alan Cumming and Jack Wolfe in Kiloran Bay (2026)
The 33rd Long Beach QFilm Festival, Long Beach’s premier LGBTQ+ cultural event, returns September 17–20. Proceeds directly support The LGBTQ Center Long Beach and its vital community programs.
Opening Night (Thursday, Sept. 17)
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Location: The Honda Pacific Visions Theater at the Aquarium of the Pacific
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6:30 PM: Gala Reception (free popcorn; drinks for purchase)
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8:00 PM: Opening Night Screening of “Give Me the Ball!” – an intimate documentary celebrating Long Beach legend and tennis icon Billie Jean King, featuring a special taped message from King herself.Preceded by the short film “Kiloran Bay” (starring Alan Cumming; executive produced by Jesse Tyler Ferguson).
Weekend Screenings (Friday – Sunday)
The festival moves to the Historic Art Theatre for the remainder of the weekend.
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Feature Highlights:Award-winning cinema including The Little Sister, On the Road, Test, Maspalomas, Free Beer Tomorrow, 10’s Across the Borders, queer horror CAMP, and Closing Night documentary Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders directed by Emmy-winner Jeffrey Schwarz.
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Short Film Blocks: Student Shorts, Queer & Trans Shorts, LatinX Shorts, Men in Briefs, Women in Shorts, and So Cal Local Shorts.
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Special Events: Q&As, panel discussions, parties, and the annual Sunday Brunch.
Passes & Information
Festival passes are on sale now, with individual tickets available soon. For passes, full film schedules, and descriptions, visit www.qfilmslongbeach.com.
