The Hollywood Queer Short Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to showcasing the talent of LGBTQIA+ artists through short films, and it is held in Hollywood, California. Formerly known as the CMG Short Film Festival, it features four programs of LGBTQ+ short films, selected from hundreds of submissions, and is committed to promoting queer visibility and storytelling. The festival includes both audience-voted and jury-selected awards for categories such as Best Comedy or Musical, Best Drama, and Best Performance. In 2025, the festival is scheduled to take place on October 4th and 5th at Founders MCC Church.