By Allysa Nievera
Published Jun 23, 2025 02:39 pm
The Quezon City government will launch the first-ever RainbowQC Pride Film Festival featuring nine powerful films that center on LGBTQ+ stories and voices on Wednesday, June 25.
The festival is a special edition of the acclaimed QCinema International Film Festival.
“QCinema is one of our city’s most anticipated cultural events—bringing together film lovers and creatives alike. This year, we proudly introduce RainbowQC, a special edition that celebrates not just the art of cinema, but the spirit of Pride and inclusion,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
Curated by QCinema Artistic Director Ed Lejano, the festival features a blend of local and international titles.
Highlights include The Wedding Banquet (USA), Some Nights I Feel Like Walking (Italy, Philippines, Singapore), Cocoon (Germany), and Consequences (Slovenia).
The festival concludes on Friday, June 27 with a free screening of short films under the Rainbow QCShorts section, curated by Jason Tan Liwag.
Other featured works are the following:
- Abutan Man Tayo ng House Lights by Apa Agbayani
- A Catholic Schoolgirl by Myra Angeline Soriaso
- The river that never ends by JT Trinidad
- Microplastics by Lino Balmes
- Water Sports by Whammy Alcazaren
“Film is a powerful tool for empathy and understanding,” Mayor Belmonte said.
“By amplifying the stories of the LGBTQ+ community, we promote visibility, break barriers, and advance our shared goals of equality and inclusion,” she added.
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