The AQFF was founded in 2014 to bring Queer and Trans film from around the world to Appalachia and to promote LGBTQ+ filmmakers within the region. This year we are celebrating 10 years in Shepherdstown, WV on Sept 27-28, 2024.

Mission: Our mission is to promote Queer and Trans film and filmmakers across the world, and to offer LGBTQ+ content to the Appalachian region, and discover and amplify Queer and Trans artists in the Appalachia.

Vision: Our vision is to to show the world how incredible our LGBTQ+ community is here in Appalachia and to introduce Appalachians to Queer cinema around the world.
The Appalachian Studies Program at Shepherd University connects all of these programs and creates a bridge to the community to learn about, explore, and celebrate the region known as Appalachia.

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