Vancouver Queer Film Festival announces 38th lineup with Alan Cumming, Matthew Morrison, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Dylan Mulvaney

The 38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival, known as VQFF, has announced its 2026 lineup, programming new films connected to major screen and television creators including Alan Cumming, Matthew Morrison, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Dylan Mulvaney. The festival, organized as a multi-day run in Vancouver before a separate streaming period, is scheduled to take place Sept. 10 through Sept. 20, followed by streaming from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27.

According to Deadline, VQFF’s theatrical portion will include 87 feature-length films. The announcement frames the schedule as a hybrid structure, with audiences able to attend festival screenings in person during the first window, then access programming online in the following week.

Deadline’s announcement also highlights specific new-film involvement by the named performers. The festival will feature new films starring Alan Cumming and Matthew Morrison, alongside work starring Dylan Mulvaney and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, according to the report.

In addition to acting credits, Deadline said several of the featured projects include executive production by Jane Schoenbrun, Lily Wachowski and Bob Odenkirk. The executive producer credits are presented as part of VQFF’s broader lineup approach, pairing marquee names with a high-volume program of feature-length entries.

The festival’s dates matter for viewers making plans for travel and accommodations, and for industry attendees coordinating viewing schedules during the main run. The staggered format, with in-person screenings followed by an online release period, also affects how films reach wider audiences after their initial festival presentations.

VQFF’s announcement does not, in the available report, describe venue-by-venue schedules or list every title in the 87-feature program. Additional lineup details, including individual film titles, screening times, and the full catalog of guests and creators, are typically published alongside or after lineup announcements, and those specifics may be released through festival channels.

With the festival now set for September 10–27 across in-person and streaming formats, the event’s announced scale and creator roster point to a major calendar moment for Vancouver’s screen community, particularly for audiences seeking new queer-centered feature films during a dedicated annual showcase.