Asian Queer Film Festival
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| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Directors | Miho Iri [1] |
| Hosted by | Cinemart Roppongi, Tokyo |
| Festival date | Every second year; months vary |
| Language | Asian languages (English subtitles) |
| Website | Official website (as of 2013) |
Asian Queer Film Festival (AQFF) is a film festival for LGBT audiences held in Tokyo, Japan. It screens only Asian films. The festival began in 2007[2] and is held every two years.[3] The purpose of the festival is to raise awareness and understanding of LGBT issues in Asia.[2]
Date
- April 14–20, 2007
Place
- Cinema-Arton Shimokitazawa
Films
- Love for Share (2005, Indonesia)[4]
- Red Doors (2005, USA)[5]
- The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005, Philippines)[6]
2009
Date
- September 19–23, 2009
Place
- KINEATTIC in Harajuku (Mini Theater)
Films
- Seeds of Summer (2007, Israel)[7]
- The World Unseen (2007, South Africa/UK)[8]
2011
Date
- Date was changed due to 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. (May 20–22 & 27–29, 2011)
- July 8–10 & 15–17, 2011
Place
- Cinemart Roppongi
Films
- The Panda Candy (2009, China)[9]
- The Secrets (2007, Israel)[10]
- Yes or No, So I Love You (2010, Thailand)[11]
