Austin, USA
aGLIFF Austin
Austin's Premier LGBTQ+ Film Festival Since 1990
Tier 3In plain English
aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival) is one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ film festivals in the American South, held annually in Austin, Texas. It offers a dedicated, passionate audience for queer stories with a notably inclusive scope that welcomes all gender identities and sexual orientations beyond the traditional gay/lesbian binary. Filmmakers with authentic LGBTQ+ narratives — especially those centering trans, non-binary, bisexual, and intersectional queer experiences — will find a receptive and engaged community here.
Score breakdown
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Great for
- ✓ Providing a genuinely enthusiastic and knowledgeable LGBTQ+ audience that engages deeply with queer narratives, especially underrepresented identities within the community
- ✓ Strong community-building environment in Austin's vibrant arts scene, offering filmmakers real connection with queer audiences, activists, and local press
- ✓ Inclusive programming philosophy that actively seeks films centering trans, non-binary, and bisexual experiences often overlooked at larger LGBTQ+ festivals
Not worth it if
- ✗ Industry infrastructure is limited — expect minimal presence from major buyers, agents, or distributors compared to OUTFEST or Tribeca
- ✗ National press coverage is modest; career-launching exposure is unlikely unless your film already has momentum from larger festivals
- ✗ Films without a clear or central LGBTQ+ theme will struggle to fit the programming mandate, making it a poor fit for general-audience genre work
Best for these genres
Filmmaker tips
- Emphasize the specificity of your queer story in your synopsis and director's statement — aGLIFF programmers respond to authentic, personal voices rather than broad or allegorical LGBTQ+ themes
- If your film centers trans or non-binary characters, highlight that prominently; aGLIFF has made diversity within the queer spectrum a programming priority in recent years
- Plan to attend in person — this is a community festival where filmmaker Q&As and audience interaction are highly valued, and your presence significantly enhances the submission's value
Notable alumni films
- Appropriate Behavior (Desiree Akhavan, screened during early festival run)
- Mosquita y Mari (Aurora Guerrero)
- Little Gay Boy (Antony Hickling)
- Various short films by emerging Texas-based LGBTQ+ filmmakers
Submission details
- Typical deadline
- June
- Festival month
- September
- Short submission fee
- $30
- Feature submission fee
- $50
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