Asian Queer Film Festival

Asian Queer Film Festival (AQFF)

Location	Tokyo, Japan
Founded	2007
Directors	Miho Iri [1]
Hosted by	Cinemart Roppongi, Tokyo
Festival date	Every second year; months vary
Language	Asian languages (English subtitles)
Website	Official website (as of 2013)

Asian Queer Film Festival (AQFF) is a film festival for LGBT audiences held in Tokyo, Japan. It screens only Asian films. The festival began in 2007 ^[2] and is held every two years. ^[3] The purpose of the festival is to raise awareness and understanding of LGBT issues in Asia. ^[2]

2007

Date

• April 14–20, 2007

Place

• Cinema-Arton Shimokitazawa

Films

• Love for Share (2005, Indonesia) ^[4]
• Red Doors (2005, USA) ^[5]
• The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005, Philippines) ^[6]

2009

Date

• September 19–23, 2009

Place

• KINEATTIC in Harajuku (Mini Theater)

Films

• Seeds of Summer (2007, Israel) ^[7]
• The World Unseen (2007, South Africa/UK) ^[8]

2011

Date

• Date was changed due to 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. (May 20–22 & 27–29, 2011)
• July 8–10 & 15–17, 2011

Place

• Cinemart Roppongi

Films

• The Panda Candy (2009, China) ^[9]
• The Secrets (2007, Israel) ^[10]
• Yes or No, So I Love You (2010, Thailand) ^[11]

2013

Date

• May 24–26 and May 31-June 1, 2013

Place

• Cinemart Minato-ku

Films ^[2]

• It Gets Better (2012, Thailand) ^[12]
• One Night and Two Days (2012, Korea) ^[13]
• Two Weddings and a Funeral (2012, Korea) ^[14]
• Yes or No, So I Love You (2010, Thailand)

See also

• List of LGBT film festivals

References

1. Kaori Shoji (July 8, 2011). "Asia's gay film scene opens Tokyo up to brave new experiences". Japan Times . Retrieved March 24, 2017.
2. Romasanta, Delilah (2013-05-24). "Asian Queer Film Festival to feature works from South Korea, Cambodia". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
3. "AQFF2013-Home". aqff.jp. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
4. Nata, Nia Di (2006-03-23), Berbagi Suami (Comedy, Drama, Romance), Jajang C. Noer, Shanty, Dominique Agisca Diyose, Kalyana Shira Film, retrieved 2025-08-21
5. Lee, Georgia (2006-09-08), Red Doors (Drama), Tzi Ma, Jacqueline Kim, Elaine Kao, Blanc de Chine Films, Red Doors Entertainment, retrieved 2025-08-21
6. Solito, Auraeus (2007-04-04), Ang pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (Drama), Nathan Lopez, Soliman Cruz, J. R. Valentin, Cinemalaya Foundation, UFO Pictures, retrieved 2025-08-21
7. Lasker, Hen, Zirei Kayitz (Documentary), retrieved 2025-08-21
8. Sarif, Shamim (2009-04-03), The World Unseen (Drama, Romance), Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, Enlightenment Productions, DO Productions, Archis Films, retrieved 2025-08-21
9. Peng, Lei, The Panda Candy (Drama), Chun Sue, Torki Zhang, retrieved 2025-08-21
10. Nesher, Avi (2008-11-26), Ha-Sodot (Drama, Romance), Fanny Ardant, Ania Bukstein, Michal Shtamler, Artomas Communications, Metro Communications, Tu Vas Voir Productions, retrieved 2025-08-21
11. Wongsompetch, Sarasawadee (2010-12-16), Yes or No: Yaak Rak Gaw Rak Loey (Comedy, Romance), Sushar Manaying, Supanart Jittaleela, Arisara Thongborisut, retrieved 2025-08-21
12. Sukkhapisit, Tanwarin (2012-02-14), It Gets Better (Drama, Romance), Prama Imanotai, Bell Nuntita Khampiranon, Penpak Sirikul, Amfine Production, retrieved 2025-08-21
13. Kerr, Elizabeth (2013-03-26). "One Night and Two Days: Hong Kong Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
14. Kim, Jho Kwang-soo (2012-06-21), Du Bunui Gyulhonsikgwa Han Bunui Jangryesik (Comedy, Romance), Kim Dong-yoon, Ryu Hyun-kyung, Jeong Ae-yeon, Generation Blue Films, retrieved 2025-08-21

External links

• Asian Queer Film Festival Official Site