Queer West Film Fest
Queer Love, Self Love, Film Love
June 11 – 13, 2026
Montana’s premier LGBTQ+ film festival, QWFF celebrates films on queer life, collecting stories of adventure, struggles, joy, and love from across the globe and bringing them to the heart of the American West.
QWFF 2025 Trailer
Celebrate with us
Queer West celebrates not only the stories of queer life on the coasts, but the lives, adventures, and joy of LGBTQ2S people living under the majesty, power, and complicated history of the American West.
Filmmakers can expect lively Q&As, engaging panel discussions, and a casual, jovial atmosphere. Our festival always incudes talk-backs, mixers and plenty of time to connect with local, regional and national filmmakers. The festival staff is well-known for clear communication, inventive programming, and delivering a fun, satisfying festival experience for audiences and guests alike.
The QWFF Vision
From the restrictive Hays Code that constructed a celluloid closet, to the queer indie explosion of the mid-90s, to our contemporary conversations about representation, both independent and mainstream cinema have struggled with the way they portray LGBTQ2S people and stories. While representation has obviously bettered over the last century of cinema, the question now turns to what queer stories get told. Queer West celebrates not only the stories of queer life on the coasts, but the lives, adventures, and joy of LGBTQ2S people living under the majesty, power, and complicated history of the American West.
