Saturday, February 21, 2026
a/perture cinema, Winston Salem, NC
Support Queer Fear!
On February 21, we’re taking over a/perture cinema in downtown Winston-Salem with 41 independent queer horror and dark genre short films from 11 countries. Every Queer Fear screening is followed by a live filmmaker Q&A, where creators and audiences connect face-to-face, swap ideas, and build real community. Those conversations are the beating heart of the festival. But traveling to a small Southern city isn’t always easy for independent filmmakers.
That’s why we’re raising funds for filmmaker travel stipends.
Every dollar you donate through February goes directly toward bringing this year’s filmmakers to Winston-Salem. Your support helps us fly them in, welcome them properly, and treat them like the rock stars they are.
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