About QYMFF

The Queens Youth Multicultural Film Festival (QYMFF) is LCA's direct response to the growing diverse population in Queens, NY.  This film festival is designed to capture the essence of Queens’s multicultural tapestry by providing youth of various cultural backgrounds with an opportunity to share their stories regarding culture diversity, world peace, social justice, racisim/discrimination in America through the art of cinema. 

Films of young aspiring filmmakers will be screened and panel discussions will be held in various locations in Queens, NY.  All events will be facilitated by youth.

History

The Queens Youth Multicultural Film Festival was developed by Ms. Chantal Legros, Executive Director/Founder of Legros Cultural Arts, Inc. last July of 2007.  Ms. Legros recruited a committee of film experts to assist in the development and final production of the event. 

QYMFF MISSION

The mission of the QYMFF is to open the minds of teens and young adults to the growing diverse population of foreign- born residents who reside in Queens, NY and to spark their interest in other global issues.  We also intend to provide them with an opportunity to exhibit their original works on the big screen and get feedback from professionals in the film industry.

QYMFF VISION

We anticipate that hosting this event yearly will develop into an annual cultural tradition that will promote awareness and understanding of culture diversity and other global issues through the art of film as well as empower young filmmakers.