The KTVU published an article about the 20th anniversary International Queer Women of Color Film Festival.
“Queer Women of Color Film Festival celebrates 20 years in San Francisco”
Published June 14, 2024
Read the article: https://www.ktvu.com/news/queer-women-color-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-san-francisco
“The goal of the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project (QWOCMAP) is to serve as a bridge between various communities.
Founder Madeleine Lim points out, many queer characters on screen, all the way through the 1980s, were not portrayed in a positive light.
“Almost all of our queer characters were dead, murdered, or depressed,” Lim said. “To have a happy ending in a film, it shouldn’t be a big deal, but you know, sometimes it still is.”
The festival showcases themes of perseverance, activism, and love, while exploring the complexities of ethnicity in the LGBTQ+ community.”
48 Hills published an article about our 20th annual International Queer Women of Color Film Festival.
“Screen Grabs: A joyful reunion at 20th Queer Women of Color Fest”
Published June 11, 2024
Read the article: https://48hills.org/2024/06/screen-grabs-a-joyful-reunion-at-20th-queer-women-of-color-fest/
“Celebrating its own milestone 20th anniversary this weekend is the International Queer Women of Color Film Festival, an occasion whose significance for past attendees is noted by the theme “Joyful Reunion.” This year’s three-day event will take place Fri/14-Sun/16 at the Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center in the Presidio National Park (not to be confused with the nearby Presidio Theater, a commercial cinema on Chestnut), and admission is entirely free, though online reservations are encouraged.”
The Bay Area Reporter published an article about the 20th anniversary International Queer Women of Color Film Festival.
“Queer Women of Color Film Festival turns 20”
Published June 10, 2024
Read the article: https://www.ebar.com/story/333688/
“The groundbreaking International Queer Women of Color Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Presidio Theatre this weekend with a theme of “Joyful Reunion.” The theme is a celebration of coming together in its third year at its new home theater after COVID-19.
“This anniversary is such a privilege,” said Madeleine Lim, founder, executive, and artistic director of the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project, which produces the annual film festival.”
Cheryl Green published an article on Who Am I To Stop It, about our 20th anniversary International Queer Women of Color Film Festival.
“20th anniversary Queer Women of Color Film Festival”
Published May 14, 2024
Read the article: https://whoamitostopit.com/20th-queer-women-color-film-festival/
“Welcome to Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project’s 20th annual International Queer Women of Color Film Festival: A Joyful Reunion. QWOCFF24 will premiere 44 films in 5 screenings at the free festival, June 14-16, 2024. Yes, free. Access includes captions, audio description, and ASL interpretation at all screenings.”
