The dating and social networking platform Jack’d is expanding its support for the LGBTQ+ community by launching its inaugural Jack’d Film Festival. Designed to spotlight original cinematic projects from queer filmmakers, the brand-new initiative places a special emphasis on amplifying the distinct stories, experiences, and perspectives of queer people of color.
- High Stakes and Substantial Prizes for Queer Creators
- Streaming Details and Availability
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Jack’d Film Festival?
- Who are the judges for the inaugural festival?
- What are the prize amounts?
- What types of films are eligible to enter?
- When can viewers watch the selected films?
To ensure high-level curation and mentorship, the festival has secured an esteemed panel of industry veterans and cultural icons to judge the submissions. Among those serving on the official judging panel are entertainer and LGBTQ+ activist TS Madison, Miss Lawrence, Bobby Ashley, Mike Guano, and Dyllón Burnside.
High Stakes and Substantial Prizes for Queer Creators
Organizers have backed the initiative with serious financial support to help independent artists. The festival will award a total of $20,000 in cash prizes, distributing $10,000 each to the winner of the Grand Jury Award and the recipient of the Audience Choice Award.
Both short-film and feature-length projects are eligible for entry, providing a rare and lucrative platform for creators at various stages of their careers. Submissions for aspiring filmmakers officially close on October 21.
Streaming Details and Availability
Once the submission window closes and official selections are finalized, audiences can view the featured works quickly. Selected films will stream exclusively through the Jack’d mobile application starting November 2 and running through December 3, giving millions of active users worldwide direct access to boundary-pushing queer cinema.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jack’d Film Festival?
The Jack’d Film Festival is a newly launched cinematic event created by the dating and social networking platform Jack’d to spotlight original films made by queer filmmakers, with a strong focus on queer people of color.
Who are the judges for the inaugural festival?
The celebrity judging panel features prominent artists and advocates, including TS Madison, Miss Lawrence, Bobby Ashley, Mike Guano, and Dyllón Burnside.
What are the prize amounts?
The festival awards a total of $20,000, split evenly with $10,000 going to the Grand Jury Award winner and $10,000 going to the Audience Choice Award winner.
What types of films are eligible to enter?
Both short films and feature-length projects created by eligible queer filmmakers can be submitted to the competition.
When can viewers watch the selected films?
The selected films will stream exclusively through the Jack’d mobile application from November 2 through December 3.
