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Ways to

support us

Help Q31 Film Festival create spaces where Caribbean and Latinx stories are seen, celebrated, and shared.
Your generosity supports independent filmmakers, visual artists, cultural performances, youth programs, and free public programming that brings people together through the arts.


By keeping every screening, exhibition, and cultural experience free and open to all, we’re removing barriers to access and ensuring everyone can celebrate the richness of our communities. Your donation isn’t just a gift, it’s an investment in artists, culture, and free access to the arts for everyone.

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Our Positive Impact

‘Everyone has a story to tell, and the Q31 Film Festival will bring our unique experiences together in a celebration of culture, tradition, and creativity. By honoring who we are and where we've come from, this event highlights the shared human experience across diverse communities, and I'm proud the Cinema Arts Centre has brought it to Wyandanch.’

Monica R. Martinez, New York State Senator

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People Reached

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Donate today.

Celebrate a milestone or cherished memory with a donation to Q31 Film Festival.
Every tribute helps ensure our films, performances, exhibitions, and community programs remain free and accessible to all.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Q31 Film Festival is fiscally sponsored by the Cinema Arts Centre, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations made through our fiscal sponsor are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

  • Your donation helps make every Q31 experience free and open to the public. Gifts support:

    • Independent film screenings

    • Public art and photography exhibitions

    • Live cultural performances and workshops

    • Youth arts and education programs

    • Artist honorariums and filmmaker support

    • Community engagement and festival operations

    Together, these investments help us celebrate Caribbean and Latinx cultures while creating accessible arts experiences for all.

  • Yes! There are many ways to get involved with Q31 Film Festival as a volunteer.

  • Absolutely! In-kind donations play an important role in making Q31 Film Festival possible. Whether you’re a business, creative professional, or community partner, donations of products, services, or expertise help us keep our programming free and open to the public. If you’d like to contribute in this way, please contact us, we’d be happy to discuss how we can work together.

  • Yes. Tribute gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate a loved one while supporting free arts and cultural programming for the community.