About the Festival

One In Ten, Washington DC's premier gay and lesbian arts organization, is proud to sponsor Reel Affirmations 21: Washington DC's Twenty First International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. The festival showcases the best work, by, about and of interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

This year Reel Affirmations celebrates its 21th anniversary with its October festival. With over 20,000 film lovers in attendance of the 2011 Festival, Reel Affirmations remains one of the largest GLBT film festivals in the world. Reel Affirmations is seeking features, shorts, documentaries and animated work in 35 mm and DVD format. Interested filmmakers should send preview submissions in DVD or online screening format with the completed entry. Submit your film now.

Deadline Dates

• Early submission deadline: June 15, 2012
• Regular submission deadline: June 30, 2012
• Final submission deadline: July 15, 2012

Our deadlines are not postmarked. We must receive your submissions by these dates.

Submission Fees

• Early entry fee: $15.00
• Regular entry fee: $25.00
• Final Entry fee: $35.00

All fees payable to One In Ten in US Dollars only

Entry Guidelines

Preview screeners will be accepted on DVD or through an online screening system. Your materials may be used for promotional purposes before and during the festival.

• Previews must be labeled with the film title, filmmakers name, email address and phone number. PREVIEW DVDS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
• You must complete an entry form for each film you are submission. Complete the form to submit your film now.
• Final programming decisions/emailed announcements will be made on or around August 15, 2012.
• All entries should be received by July 15, 2012.
• Exhibition DVDs/prints are requested to be received by October 1, 2012.
  (One In Ten accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of entries during the shipping process.)