Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival Opens Submissions for 2027 Edition with Pride Month Special Offer
Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival has officially opened submissions for its 2027 edition, inviting filmmakers from around the world to share stories that celebrate the diversity of LGBTQIA+ experiences through cinema. To mark Pride Month, the festival is offering a special 25% discount on submission fees for a limited period, encouraging filmmakers to submit their queer-themed films and become part of one of India’s growing platforms dedicated to LGBTQIA+ storytelling.The code for discount : PRIDEWEEK only valid for Filmfreeway Submission Since its inception, Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival has been committed to creating a space where stories of love, identity, resilience, community, and self-expression can be showcased and celebrated. The festival welcomes a wide range of cinematic works including short films, feature films, documentaries, animations, experimental films, and web series. The upcoming 2027 edition aims to continue its mission of bringing together filmmakers, artists, activists, and audiences through meaningful and engaging queer cinema. Selected films will have the opportunity to be screened before a diverse audience, participate in filmmaker interactions, and become part of a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture and creativity. “Cinema has the power to foster understanding, create visibility, and celebrate the many shades of human experience. We look forward to discovering new voices and stories from across the globe for our 2027 edition,” said Gary Panjabi, Festival Director of Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival. The Pride Month submission offer is available for a limited time and provides filmmakers with an opportunity to submit their work at a reduced fee while supporting a festival dedicated to championing queer narratives. Filmmakers interested in participating are encouraged to submit their films before the promotional period concludes. About Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival is an international LGBTQIA+ film festival presented by FilmyBees Cine Club. The festival celebrates the diversity of love and identity through cinema by showcasing films from around the world that explore queer experiences, perspectives, and stories. Through screenings, discussions, and community engagement, the festival strives to create a welcoming platform for filmmakers and audiences alike. Submissions for the 2027 edition are now open. submit with Filmfreeway and use the pride code: PRIDEWEEK
Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival 2026 Announces Opening & Closing Films in Mumbai
Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival 2026 announce the Opening Film and Closing Film for the 3rd edition of Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival, taking place from 13th–15th February 2026 in Mumbai. These two powerful feature films frame our three-day celebration of queer voices, stories, and cinema from around the world. Opening Film Newborn (South Asian Premiere) 🗓 Screening Date: 13th February 2026📍 Venue: Veda Black Box, Aram Nagar 2, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai Synopsis: A couple faces a heart-wrenching decision when their baby is born with both male and female features: he pushes for immediate surgery, while she, moved by intersex voices, begins to question medical protocols, gender norms, and herself. Closing Film A Skeleton in the Closet 🗓 Screening Date: 15th February 2026📍 Venue: Veda Black Box, Aram Nagar 2, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai Coming out of he closet is never easy, but the gay son has already come out to his parents. They weren’t happy, but they still love him. The son arrives home, only to learn that his partner has dumped him. 🎟 Festival Passes Now Available Festival passes for Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival 2026 are now live on District. 👉 Grab your passes now via District (Click Here)🎥 Watch the trailers of the Opening & Closing Films on our Instagram Join us this Valentine’s Week in Mumbai as we celebrate the diversity of love through cinema.
Film List Announced: Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival 2026
The wait is finally over! We are thrilled to announce the official film list for the 2026 edition of Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival, a celebration of love, identity, resistance, and belonging through cinema. This year, the festival proudly presents 50+ powerful films from 18 countries, bringing together diverse voices, stories, and cinematic styles from across the globe. From intimate personal narratives to bold political statements, from tender romances to radical explorations of gender and sexuality — the 2026 selection reflects the many colors of queer experience. A Truly Global Queer Line-Up Our curated programme includes: Each film has been carefully selected to reflect the festival’s core belief: love exists in many forms, and every story deserves a screen. Project Title Directors Duration Country of Origin Language A New Creation Story Dane Figueroa Edidi, J Mase III, Audria LB 00:05:20 United States English A Skeleton in the Closet Nicolás Teté 60:43:28 Argentina Spanish Afterwords Karen McKeen 00:14:30 United States English ASHA (2025-05-18) Moitri Ghosh 00:11:11 Not Specified Bengali, English At Home Aubrey Pandori 00:12:39 United States English Black Shawl Kamila Boichenko 00:26:38 Poland Polish, Ukrainian Boys of a Feather Shelby Lewis 00:07:20 United States English BY DESIGN (2025-09-05) Moitri Ghosh 00:14:00 United States Bengali, English Crystalline Christopher Cunetto 00:15:51 United States Dani&Billy Egoitz Carpenter 00:13:00 Spain Spanish Differently water daniele Catini 00:08:00 Italy Italian DOWN nectarios leonidas 01:36:11 United States English Dragged Claire Cunningham 00:14:35 United States English F***ING WAR Ohad Manor 00:06:28 Israel Hebrew FINE YOUNG MEN Alejandro Andrade Pease 01:29:00 Mexico Spanish Forbidden soul Baidar Bakhat 00:28:49 Pakistan Urdu Foreigner Edigar Martins 00:16:13 Brazil Portuguese Gregorio Juan Pablo de Luna 00:19:20 Mexico Spanish Homecoming Grae Meek 00:13:46 New Zealand English I DO NOT FORGET Antonello Murgia 00:13:00 Italy Italian I Love You Beary Much Collin Viator 00:07:00 United States English Jason’s Unite John Lincoln III 00:11:45 United States English Jo’s Turn! Vinoo Choliparambil 00:15:00 India Hindi Kilometer 9 or since when do you stop to look at the city Mika Nivola 00:17:40 Colombia Spanish Le Cascate del Salto Flavio Stano 00:19:44 Italy Italian Newborn Alejandro Zuno 01:44:00 Mexico Spanish Nice to meet you Noah Kara 00:13:00 Sweden Swedish No Bad Blood Emily McEvoy 00:12:17 United States English Outlasting – Living Archives of Older Queers Ana Cristina Santos, Nuno Barbosa 00:56:08 Portugal English, Greek (Modern), Italian, Portuguese, Slovenian Queer Up the Details Anna Rose Ii-Epstein 00:08:07 United States English Ramen for two Sergi Barrasa, Leni Losantos, Judith Tarrés 00:03:49 Spain No Dialogue Red Bay Jose Cortes Amunarriz 00:29:00 Spain Spanish See me Anton Svantesson-Helkiö 00:28:03 Finland Finnish, Swedish Singh & Sinha Mohan Das 00:19:48 India English Snippets Robin August Grebenisan, Yara ter Veer 00:03:25 Netherlands English Spit Chris Rodriguez 00:03:20 United States English The Chirp of Men Andrés Daniel G. 00:16:35 Germany English The drug of being loved Àlex Arroyo 00:16:00 Spain English The Gaymaker Elliot Delage 00:02:20 France French The Irrepressibles – Destination Jack Willoughby 00:03:37 United Kingdom English The Last Story on Earth Aaron Immediato 00:17:38 United States English The Last Take Brian Foyster 00:14:17 United States English The New Gardener Ryan Parma 00:15:57 United States English The Remains of Love Fabrizio Funari 00:13:15 Italy Italian The Story of Yuvraj and Shahajahan Santosh Ram 00:24:51 India Marathi The Teachers Day Ravendra Kewlani 00:07:56 India Hindi Tracks Riccardo Ragazzo 00:05:34 United Kingdom English Tutti Frutti Cake Rohit Prajapati 00:17:56 India Hindi Waste Time: A Complicated Love Story LIVt 00:07:58 United States English Where’s Urmila Rayyan ‘Monkey’ Shaikh 00:02:00 India English who cares? Cat Mahatta 00:03:36 United States English Why We Pride 00:08:35 United Kingdom English Yasak Aşk – Forbidden Love Yavuz Kurtulmus 00:12:00 Turkey Turkish Your Cookie Ryan Harman 00:09:30 United States English What’s Next? 📅 The detailed festival schedule will be announced very soon, including screening dates, time slots, and special sessions.🎤 Filmmaker interactions, Q&As, and special screenings will also be revealed in the coming days. We invite audiences, filmmakers, and the queer community to stay tuned as we unfold more updates leading up to the festival. ✨ Until then, explore the announced film list, mark your calendars, and get ready to experience cinema that celebrates diversity, courage, and love in all its shades. Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival 2026Because every love story deserves to be seen.
Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival 2026: Festival Passes Are Live!
We’re thrilled to announce that festival passes for Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival 2026 are now live on District! Taking place from 13th to 15th February 2026, right in the heart of Valentine’s Week, the festival invites you to celebrate the diversity of love through cinema—stories that are bold, tender, political, playful, and profoundly human. This three-day celebration brings together queer voices from across the world, creating a space for connection, dialogue, and cinematic joy. Whether you’re joining us for one day or immersing yourself in the full experience, there’s a pass for everyone. 🎟️ Pass Details (Early Bird) Your pass unlocks access to screenings, conversations, and community—culminating in a vibrant closing night that celebrates queer art and togetherness. 👉 Book your passes now on District:https://www.district.in/events/screening-of-colors-of-love-queer-film-festival-2026-feb13-2026-buy-tickets The official film list and detailed schedule will be announced soon, so stay tuned for more updates as we count down to three unforgettable days of queer cinema, love, and celebration.
Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival announces Pre-Festival Screening with Mumbai Queer Pride
We’re excited to share a special update from Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival 💖🎬As part of the celebrations leading up to the festival, we’re collaborating with Mumbai Queer Pride to host a Pre-Festival Screening that brings powerful queer stories to the big screen. 📍 Screening Details This curated screening features six international short films from diverse voices across the world, celebrating queer identities, love, resistance, and lived realities. 🎞️ Films Screening at the Pre-Festival Event 🏳️🌈 Registration Details 👉 Register here:https://forms.gle/Rsy5Rn6ThnF6XjvN6 This pre-festival screening is our way of celebrating queer cinema in solidarity with Pride—creating space for conversations, community, and courageous storytelling. Join us for an evening of films that challenge, comfort, and connect.
