The “early bird” deadline for the 7th Annual Queens World Film Festival is on August 29, 2016. If you want your film to be considered for this prestigious festival, you should be preparing your submission now. Either Without a Box or Film Freeway can be used.

Katha and Don Cato will again be directing the festival, which is scheduled for March 14-19, 2017. It has been getting greater exposure every year, so if your film is on a competitive level, a prize can be a big boost to your filmmaking career. But just a public viewing there may lead to a distribution contract.

The categories are Animation, Documentary, Narrative, Family Film and LGBT. Check out the site for details and the deadlines. Direct questions to: [email protected] or call (718) 429-2579.

Good luck, guys! I’m looking forward to this.