Queer East Festival was established as a film festival in 2019 in response to the systemic lack of queer Asian representation in the arts, cinema, onstage, and behind the scenes, outside of harmful stereotyping. The festival aims to educate about those who shaped the current queer landscape in Asia, encourage more inclusive narratives while challenging the conventions and stereotypes of queer Asian portrayals. For its 5th year, Queer East expands beyond the silver screen to amplify Asian voices in visual arts and performance, taking over more venues and even spilling into the streets with the new events programme.
Queer East Festival 2024 will take place at venues across London from 17th-28th April.
As well as its film programme at venues such as the Barbican, BFI, and ICA London, the festival will also include an exhibition at Ugly Duck, Bermondsey, featuring work by eight emerging artists; a new dance work from Chinese choreographer ErGao at The Place; and a full programme of events and workshop.
