We provide access to films by, for, and about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people and their families, and a forum for LGBTQ+ filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences. We curate themed screenings throughout the year and produce programs in partnership with other arts, cultural, and service delivery organizations in the Greater Seattle area.
Our mission and vision statements:
Mission: Three Dollar Bill Cinema fosters deeper community engagement by showcasing queer film programming, educational experiences, and social dialogue.
Vision: Elevating the spectrum of queer stories to help create a just and equitable world.
Seattle Queer Film Festival has been an important part of the Seattle queer film community since 1996, and has remained the largest of its kind in the PNW. Since then the festival has expanded to intentionally showcase stories reflecting the vast spectrums and intersections of our queer communities. SQFF has evolved to be a hybrid festival, including in person screenings, dazzling parties, engaging community meetups, virtual and IRL conversations, panels with filmmakers, and inspiring educational workshops.
Translations: Seattle Trans Film Fest
Translations: Seattle Trans Film Festival showcases films by, for and about trans, non-binary, and gender non-confirming people. Launched in 2006, Translations is one of only nine trans-focused film festivals in the world, providing an innovative space for creation and connection for under-represented and marginalized identities. A vital community space, this hybrid festival unites audiences and filmmakers from around the globe. Through virtual and in-person screenings, parties, panels, workshops, and community meet-ups, Translations: Seattle Trans Film Festival invests in relationships that build bridges and advocate for a more equitable future.
Reel Queer Youth
Reel Queer Youth is TDBC’s most expansive educational program, serving queer youths 13-18 years old interested in the art of filmmaking. Featuring hands-on training, world class speakers, and lessons designed to spark creativity, Reel Queer Youth provides a safe space for young queer filmmakers to explore their passions with other like-minded creators, and receive valuable advice from positive and supportive film professionals. Through their participation, youths gain access to a host of sustained organizational support to help them grow and flourish as they come into their own as artists. With TDBC’s hybrid model, both in-person and virtual attendance options are available, increasing accessibility and allowing youths from across the country to learn and thrive together.
OUTdoor Cinema
One of Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s longest-running and most beloved programs, OUTdoor Cinema invites audiences to visit local Seattle parks and outdoor spaces for film, fun, and fellowship under the night sky. A partnership with local organizations and fellow non-profits, OUTdoor Cinema is a chance to build community and experience film classics in new and exciting ways while celebrating Seattle and its beautiful and diverse queer people.
Queer Screenwriting Accountability Group (meets weekly on Zoom)
With weekly writing time and support from other LGBTQ+ writers, this is a low-stress way to keep yourself accountable. Drop in whenever you’re free on Thursdays. We’ll write for an hour together and there will be an optional opportunity to share what you’re working on after. Stay motivated to finish your project and build community with us! Register for the Zoom link.