Tier 3
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Last verified 12 June 2026
The festival is the 15th International LGBTQIA+ Cinema Festival held in Rio de Janeiro from July 2 to 8, 2026. It gathers over 200 films from different countries for a celebration of contemporary queer cinema featuring premieres and meetings.
The main submission deadline for Rio LGBTQIA+ Festival Internacional de Cinema is around 1 April 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
No premiere requirement. Rio LGBTQIA+ Festival Internacional de Cinema accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Rio LGBTQIA+ Festival Internacional de Cinema takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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