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| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
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| 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 (from 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 and is held every second year.
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