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Our 2023 Events!

DATE & VENUE CHANGE:
FRIDAY & SATURDAY APRIL 14 & 15
THE JAMAICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
150-10 JAMAICA AVENUE
JAMAICA, NY 11432


​More Trailers & Playbill Coming Soon!
Red Carpet Film Fest Event Tickets
Submit Your Film, Video, Episode

Season 5 Movie Titles

Horror Fest, Red Carpet & Costume Ball
​October 2023

Submissions Now Open
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2022

We Had A Great Time Last Year And More To Come!
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Our Very First Murder Mystery Dinner
was a huge Success and we can't wait to
schedule the next one! 

Coming In 2023

SUBMISSIONS
ARE OPEN


  • The 2023 International Black History Month Red Carpet Film Festival  Is Now Accepting Submissions.

  1. We're gearing up for the next exciting Season for our Black History Month Festival.

    Place To Win The Seasons Best For:


  2. -Best Short
  3. -Best Feature
  4. Best Series Episode
  5. Best Music, Dance Poetry Video​
  6. -Best Actor
  7. -Best Actress

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  • Friday & Saturday, April 28th & 29th​, 2023 - 3 Day Film Festival with Red Carpet on Day 1, Panels, Awards Night & Live Performances. 

This project is supported by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and administered by Flushing Town Hall.
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In Partnership With The Jamaica Performing Arts Center and The Jamaica Center Business District Organization

Some Of Our Past Events!

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A Few Pictures From The
April 2022 Film Festival

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Purchase Red Carpet Tickets For April 8th, 9th & Panels

Purchase Your Tickets For The 
In-Person Film Festival

Tickets

CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO PLAYBILL
PLAYBILL TO THE LEFT IS THE PDF VERSION

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Purchase Red Carpet Tickets For April 8th, 9th & Panels

 We Celebrated On April 8th & 9th, 2022
with our ​3rd Red Carpet  International Black History Month Film Festival

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Virtual Festival Access For April 13th Start Date
Click Here To Purchase Red Carpet Tickets For April 8th, 9th & Panels
As the 1st Ever and Only Black History Month Film Festival, we love Themes.  The February / April 2022 Season is all about Creativity and Entrepreneurship from way back. 

This Season, the Theme is Black Wall Street, USA Any and Everywhere - for we know that most communities around the country which had a large number of Black Folks also had Commerce - (Legal or Illegal).

Where we're from in Southeast Queens, NY, we have the honor of boasting on many Legendary Greats who once lived here.  From Fats Waller to Count Basie, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson, Miles Davis, Coltrane, Milt Hinton, Al Roker, Damon John, Q-Tip, Ja Rule, Nicki Minaj, Run DMC and LL Cool J,  Even Big Daddy Cane lived in the area for a while.  


 This Season:
  • 5-Red Carpet Hosts
  • 2-Panels - Filmmaking and Casting
  • Live Performances: Nate The Mime, Andrew The Magician
  • Returning Films:  To Feel Loved,  In Vein, Which Line Are You In, Becoming Black Lawyers, Jabori Keating, Poetry 101, His-Story, Illumination, Better Naija, Stream Of Consciousness, The Equinox, Dimitri and the Scarecrow, Gramps Moving On, 9 Wives, 
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                       The NYC Premiere: Little Satchmo "Louis Armstrong"


                5pm - 10pm
In- Person -    April 8th
In-Person -     April 9th
Virtual - April 13th - April 30th (Over 60 Films)


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Some Of This Seasons Movies
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                                                                                                          2022 Press Release

Meet The Truth With Andrew Washington & Frank Correira​
The Daughter,  of the late Great Jazz Musician, Louis Armstrong, Sharon Preston-Folta, has submitted this wonderful and personal documentary for it's NYC Premiere in her dad's hometown neighborhood, Queens, NY with Us and we're thrilled to have it first!- thanks to director, John Alexander!
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Hear What Filmmakers Say About Us




​FILM FESTS October & November 2021

** Film Festival & Halloween Costume Party  **


          Downloadable Video Playbill                                           Downloadable PDF Playbill

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Vendors with Merchandise & Food!
Rent A Space And Sell!

Both In-Person and Virtual in October of 2021

 Expect More Red Carpet, Panels, Workshops, Vendors and Indie Entertainment. 
  
The Categories:  
  • Movies (Short & Full Feature)
  • Videos (Music, Dance & Poetry)
  • Web Series & Talk Show Episodes
  • Documentaries
  • Business/Organizational Commercials
**NEW CATEGORY:
  • HORROR SHORTS


Click For In-Person Tickets
**Proof Of Vaccination Required For Public Venues
Vendors Registration Form
Become A Vendor - Upcoming Dates On Form
Click For Virtual Tickets
Catch The Whole Festival Beginning Friday, October 29th with 3 Blocks and 3 Days To Watch. 

Leave Your Opinion and/or a Donation towards the Next Festival. 

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This Season, Vamps are Back In and we know a few very nice ones.  Hanging out actor, meet Sandor, the lead Vampire in the new movie, "In Vein" by one of long time filmmakers Ray Loot. Here, on location with the Crew at King Manor Museum in downtown Jamaica, Queens, NY (Sept. 2021)
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Actor & Model, Sandor                                Ray Loot, Me & Filmmaker, Andre Walker                               Ray Loot & Museum Director, Kelsey Brow
Sometimes You Just Have To Have Fun!

October 23rd Film Fest Screenings

Click For Tickets
Brooklyn Beer is the Proud Sponsor Of The Queens Underground October 2021 Black and Brown Film Festival & Costume Ball

Amazing Variety of Crafted Beers and Limited Editions:

Drink In or Take Out, Sign Up For A Tour
79 N 11th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11249

https://brooklynbrewery.com/brooklyn-beers/limited/black-is-beautiful/
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      Meet Our New Partners                                                Stay In Touch and Attend The Upcoming Festivals
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February & April 2021

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We Had The Best Time With Ojinika Obiekwe 
​Thanks To: Marcia Parris
& Parenteau Guidance          February 2021
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    We have Gold Status on Film Freeway - The Film Festival where you Submit your Movies, Videos, Episodes and     
    Commercials for our Festivals. 




Submissions are Open for the February 26, 2022 Black History Month Film Festival. New Category: Children's Programming.  Submit Movies, Documentaries, Music, Dance, Poetry Videos, Web Series / Talk Show Episodes and Business Commercials. 

Every Season we present an exciting Theme for the Festivals, February is going to be the most mind-blowing Theme yet.  Announcements in December!


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Submit For Black History Month 2022
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THE UNDERGROUND IS GROWING

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Expect A New Experience beginning this October.  From here or in, the Film Festival will, of course, accept submissions for every Category, but we're adding Horror Shorts and a Halloween Costume Party to the Red Carpet.

Costumes are a must to fully enjoy the Festival of Festivals as an Adult Night Out to Celebrate our Talents and Scream with Delight.  If you know us, then you know there will be more Surprises! Expect The Unexpected.

We're watching the new Covid Regulations and more than likely, Vaccinations will be required.

Tickets are on Sale Now and will be more at the Door.  Dinner is Included and Appetizers are served from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
Click For Tickets

February 2020, April 2021, OCTOBER 2021

            Our Proud Permanent Sponsors

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duke4homes@gmail.com 
(347) 229-5604​

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Pssst,  Where's Your Business Commercial?

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Sports and Entertainment are the largest industries to reach Consumers. Companies spend Millions per year trying to capture the attention of new Buyers and keep the Loyalty of existing patrons.

Having your Business Commercial in a Film Festival places you on The Big Screen.  You can also have a Marketing Table, Give out Info or Samples and watch as Attendees take Pictures in front of Your Banner. 

Your Brand will be associated with the Film and Entertainment Industry which will cast a new "Light" on your Products, Services and Events while stretching your advertising budget to reach potential customers locally, nationally and internationally. Would this help your Business? Are you ready to make More Money?

It's so Easy and Affordable to get on our Red Carpet.  You Submit Your Business Commercial to the Business Commercial Category, add a Poster and  then your Commercial will be seen by our in-person and Virtual Audiences. 

You can also purchase Ad Space in the Playbill or request the Sponsor Experience Package and join our proud Sponsors while we Promote Your Business.


We can also help you with Commercial Air Time, Vending Space, Demonstration Space,  and Speaking Time.  Click Below To Learn More!

Email To Learn More
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Thank to our Event Planner, Dorothy and Team!




Follow Along On IG:
@QueensUndergroundFilmFestival  @NYInternationalArtsFestival
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     FEBRUARY 2020               OCTOBER 2020                   APRIL 2021

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Did You See Our TV Commercial In October 2020; it aired on NY1, Fox News, BET, OWN & VH1 in Brooklyn & Queens, NY?

If You'd Like To Have A Commercial, Trailer or PSA on Major TV Networks and/or a choice of 20 Major Digital Platforms, Drop Us An Email!
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Get In Touch!, Stay In Touch

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How Else Can You Get Involved?
Thanks for asking!  Subscribe to our Online Newspaper and we're a Registered Non-Profit on both Amazon Smile and Facebook.

1. Stay up to date on Film, Fashion, Food, Community News (Articles, Ads, Links & Videos) at queensartsandculture.town.news

2.  How does Amazon make donations to us? Simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app on your iOS or Android phone within the Settings or Programs & Features menu. On your web browser, you can add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping with AmazonSmile and Amazon donates to us every few months.  

3. On  Facebook, you can find us as and make Donation at: 
https://www.facebook.com/queensundergroundfilmfestivals   and join us on our main page: ​https://www.facebook.com/QueensUndergroundFilmFest

4. Become a Member and enjoy all kinds of Perks and Discounts! 

October 2021 Submissions
Filmmakers, Producers & Artists:
Submit Your Movie Short, Music, Dance, Poetry or Comedy Video, Web Series Episodes, Business / Organization Commercials 

SUBMIT EARLY! 

       Filmmaker Question

Submit

    General Audience Questions/
    Join The Mailing List

Submit
For In-Person Tickets: The Event Is Outdoors in Jamaica, Queens, NY 11433 at a Private Location and the address will be forwarded to you one week before the event. 

Tickets Will Not be Sold at the Gate as there is limited space to remain pandemic safe.  

Please purchase your ticket early so that you can attend on the day of your choice.
* As this is a Live Virtual Festival, please ensure that your device and internet are in proper working order. *No Refunds Are Issued. Remember - Only Audience Members who watch all three days can Vote for their Fan Favorite. 
Fully Copyright, Patent Pending:  Queens Center Of The Arts, Inc. (501c3)
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  • HOME
  • About Queens Center Arts
  • NationalPoetryAssociation
    • Poetry Slam Registration 2022
  • Wear The Artist
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  • Trailers & Interviews 2021
  • Become A Sponsor
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