QFest St. Louis

It's time for another on , thanks to the Board of Directors.

This year, we have a lofty goal for a very large need - improving the heating & cooling system at the Hi-Pointe Theatre. ♨️❄️

We are so thankful for the 75 donors who helped us raise nearly $7,000 already - our second-highest raise on Give StL Day. 🙏

Every dollar will help us get closer to meeting our goal. If you can contribute, please visit the link in our bio.

Things can heat up quickly in our St. Louis summers. Let's beat the heat and fix the Theatre's HVAC before it's too late. 🔥

Join us this and at the . During this current P O W E R H O U R, sponsored by and , give at the link in our bio.

Get ready to groove with Amy Winehouse in "BACK TO BLACK"! 🎶 Join us for an epic ride from Camden to global fame, diving into the magic behind her iconic album. 🖤 Grab your free passes to the St. Louis screening on 5/14 before they're gone! https://focusfeaturesscreenings.com/MCsDZ65093

Can't make it? Catch the nationwide release on May 17. Let's rock! 🎬✨

Showing tomorrow at the Hi-Pointe Theatre for QFest St. Louis!

Tix and times:
https://cinemastlouis.org/blue-id

"A transgender man struggles with self-realization and acceptance in traditional society of Turkey. Constrained by identification cards color-coded for gender, will he finally be considered for a Blue ID?"

Playing tomorrow at the iHi-Pointe Theatre for QFest St. Louis!

Tix and times:
https://cinemastlouis.org/baldiga-unlocked-heart

"In 1979, 19-year old Jürgen Baldiga moves to Berlin and decides to become an artist. Faced with certain death from HIV infection, he discovers photography as his medium. Between despair, longing, rebellion and an irrepressible will to survive, Baldiga becomes a chronicler of the q***r West Berlin subculture of the 80s and early 90s and proves his unique talent as a sensitive and provocative photographic artist."

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Celebrate the stories of LGBTQ+ cinema with us on our final day of QFest St. Louis!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

At 4:00 PM at the Hi-Pointe Theatre, experience the the struggles of a transgender man in Turkey's traditional society with "Blue ID." As he struggles with self-realization and the constraints of Turkey's gender color-coded identifications, will he finally be able to get a Blue ID?

Later at 6:30 PM, travel back to the 20th century with "Baldiga, Unlocked Heart." Following a young Jürgen Baldiga as he moves to Berlin to follow his dreams of artistry, this documentary showcases Baldiga's despair, longing, and rebellion as he becomesa chronicler of the q***r West Berlin subculture.

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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Join us today as we continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema with QFest St. Louis!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Starting at 1:00 PM is our special Documentary Shorts program: "Love & Hope & Dreams." Exploring the stories of q***r activism and survival across the globe, this program will host award winning artist and St. Louis filmmaker Jess T. Dugan, as she shares her own intimate story of the first five years of her daughters’ life.

Later, join a Brooklyn teenager in her struggles of juggling conflicting identities and risking friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression with a special presentation of "Pariah," moderated by Merlin Bell of the Poplar Institute for Film!

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Thanks to Emmett, we attended the Q***r STL Film Festival at Hi-Pointe Theatre and watched Priscilla Queen of the Desert, a fantastic film. We met Meredith Barry, the sponsor of the film and owner of Platypus, where we continued the celebration at the after-party. We were also honored to meet Lisa Marie, the talented artist who created the The Love Mural! Love attending these LGBTQ+ events to introduce our App!!!
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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ The QFest St. Louis Celebration continues!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Tonight, Hi-Pointe Theatre will be hosting "Meredith Barry Night!" Starting at 7:00 PM will be a special presentation of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!" which tells the tale of two drag queens and a transgender woman contracted to perform a drag show in an Alice Springs resort.

There will also be a post-film celebration at Meredith Barry's Platypus Bar, beginning at 9:30! 🥂🍷

Dive into a transformative cinematic experience with Pariah, a powerful exploration of identity and belonging! Join us at the exclusive screening brought to you by Cinema St. Louis and Hi-Pointe Theatre as part of their groundbreaking Race in America Series. Following the film, immerse yourself in an enlightening panel discussion moderated by the esteemed CEO of Poplar Institute for Film, Merlin Bell. Gain invaluable insights into the vibrant LGBTQ+ community and their journey in St. Louis. Don't miss this chance to engage, empathize, and celebrate diversity! See you there! 🌈

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Showing tomorrow at the Hi-Pointe Theatre for QFest St. Louis!

Tix and times here:
https://cinemastlouis.org/tens-across-board

"Ballroom culture is now a mainstay in popular culture....It’s championed by Black and brown LGBTQ artists in dance, music, and fashion. We take an in-depth look at the lives of those in the St. Louis, MO ballroom community and the performers of the The TENS Experience, spearheaded by Maven Logik Lee.

QFest features St. Louis and international gay-themed films The movies to be shown at the 17th annual QFest St. Louis all fall into the festival's overall theme of "Love," but the overarching idea is broader.

Show your support of local youth this Saturday at !

Supporting our LGBTQ+ youth is important now more than ever! You can do your part by stopping by the LGBTQ+ Youth Art Sale this Saturday from 12pm to 4pm in the Hi-Pointe Theatre lobby!

ALL OF US STRANGERS plays Sunday, Nov. 19th at 4 PM at the Hi-Pointe Theatre!

The latest from director Andrew Haigh follows one night in a near-empty tower block in contemporary London, where Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with Harry (Paul Mescal) — his mysterious neighbor who punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.

Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/OYMNAtK4msQ

Get tickets here: 2023sliff.eventive.org/schedule/652c7052feb7000026076cea

GLITTER & DOOM plays Saturday, Nov. 18th at 9:45 PM at the Hi-Pointe Theatre!

Glitter comes from a rich family but wants to be a circus clown. Doom is a singer-songwriter from poor surroundings trying to break into the local club scene. This fantastical summer romance musical is told with the iconic tunes of legendary American Folk music duo the Indigo Girls.

Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/Qg6wthB1JKU

Get tickets here: 2023sliff.eventive.org/schedule/652c7052feb7000026076cf8

Thank you to all the sponsors who helped make our 16th Annual QFest St. Louis a possibility! We couldn’t have done it without your support.

The Prize Hour has arrived! “Raise the Roof” for the Hi-Pointe Theatre before 6 PM to boost your contribution 🙌

Consider giving here: givestlday.org/cinemastlouis

💃 The wild and seductive musical ‘Please Baby Please’ closes out the 16th Annual QFest St. Louis tonight at 7 PM!

Watch the trailer here: youtube.com/watch?v=nysF7hPiGdk

Get tickets here: 2023qfest.eventive.org/schedule

We can’t think of a better view to start ! Whether you support our “Raise the Roof” campaign or another deserving nonprofit today, please give what you can from the heart. 💓

givestlday.org/cinemastlouis

📽️ Powerful drama ‘Blue Jean’ serves as QFest St. Louis’s penultimate feature tonight at 7 PM! Screening sponsored by Cindy Walker.

Watch the trailer here: youtube.com/watch?v=ZKElITFDR98

Get tickets here: 2023qfest.eventive.org/schedule

🏉 The 16th Annual QFest St. Louis continues with British rugby drama ‘In from the Side’ tonight at 7 PM! Screening sponsored by Just John and John Stroup.

Watch the trailer here: youtube.com/watch?v=lvBPreot80g

Get tickets here: 2023qfest.eventive.org/schedule

Another full day of programming at QFest St. Louis!

⭐️ Catch another free series of q***r short films today at 1 PM.

🕶️ This afternoon, globe-spanning documentary ‘Jimmy in Saigon’ screens at 4:15 PM with local director Peter McDowell in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

🏠 Then tonight, delicate drama ‘Monica’ (a standout at last year’s Venice International Film Festival) screens at 7 PM.

Get tickets here: 2023qfest.eventive.org/schedule

Spend your Saturday at QFest St. Louis!

⭐️ First up: A free series of q***r short films at 1 PM.

🎞️ Then: Drag legend Charles Busch stars in ‘The Sixth Reel,’ playing at 4 PM. Screening sponsored by Just John.

🏙️ Later: Sundance hit documentary ‘Kokomo City’ plays at 6:15 PM. Screening sponsored by Metro Trans Umbrella Group and In Memory of Robert J. Pohrer.

🔥 Tonight at 8:30 PM: a brand new, eye-popping 4K restoration of ‘The Doom Generation’ (1995) — an early masterpiece by legendary q***r director Gregg Araki. Screening co-presented by the Webster University Film Series.

Get tickets here: 2023qfest.eventive.org/schedule