Each year, QFest St. Louis Film Festival, hosted by the arts nonprofit, Cinema St. Louis (CSL), brings bold, beautiful, and unapologetically queer stories to the screen. And every year, we proudly offer our Shorts Programs for free—because access to diverse storytelling shouldn’t come with a price tag.

But making these powerful programs available to all comes at a cost. That’s where you come in.

If you believe that queer stories matter—and that everyone deserves to see themselves on screen—we invite you to “Gay It Forward.”

Your donation helps Cinema St. Louis continue offering free screenings and ensures that QFest remains an inclusive space for all, regardless of income or identity.

Make your gift when you reserve your tickets or through this campaign. Every dollar supports visibility, equity, and the vibrant future of LGBTQ+ cinema in St. Louis.

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