The festival, which began in 2023, saw an additional day of films, musical performances, and stylised photoshoots for attendees.
Filmmakers from the US, Spain, and Denmark flew in to represent their films at the event, held on March 15 and 16.
It took place at the new Lumiere cinema in the Mercury Shopping Centre, which has replaced Premiere Cinemas.
Festival director Carrie Kendall said: “It’s amazing to see people from all over the world creating such bold queer art.
“I feel incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to share it on the big screen in Romford.
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“This space needs to exist in Havering and will continue to exist thanks to the support from Lumiere, The NO Collective, The Mercury Mall, and all of the amazing people who turn up to these events.”
The festival aims to create a space for the LGBTQ+ community to see themselves represented in film and meet others without having to go to a nightclub.
Romford-based attendees described the festival as “heartwarming”, according to organisers.
The awards ceremony presented awards to filmmakers in seven different categories:
Best Short Film – Sister Wives
Best Feature Film – Out
Best Animated Film – Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero
Best Student Film – I hope he doesn’t kill me
Best Performance – Neil Summerville – For Queen and Country
Best Documentary – Burning World
Best Music Video – Transformation of Acceptance
The festival supports the charitable organisation Kaleidoscope, which is working on a Pride event in Romford this June.
