Celebrate the end of Fire Island's iconic season at a groundbreaking festival showcasing queer cinema and culture across Cherry Grove and the Pines.
The Grove & Pines Film Festival
honors Fire Island’s legacy as a queer
refuge by preserving and elevating
stories that reflect the full spectrum of
LGBTQIA+ life.
Rooted in Cherry Grove and the Pines, GAPFF celebrates queer
culture on its own terms. Amplifying films that embody nuance, resilience,
connection, and joy.
Why Now
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Preserve Amplify Protect
GAPFF exists to spotlight queer filmmakers, convene industry leaders, and position Fire Island as a premier cultural destination beyond peak season.
In a climate where representation is increasingly politicized. We aim to preserve, amplify, and protect queer stories.
What to Expect
↓Grove and Pines Film Festival presents a curated selection of shorts, features, documentaries, and experimental films by queer artists and allies. Creating meaningful connections between filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences.
Events unfold across Fire Island's legendary venues, historic spaces, bars, and restaurants that have shaped queer culture for generations. Festival celebrations merge the island's renowned nightlife with cultural programming. By gathering here at season's end, we create space to reflect, connect, and celebrate the stories that shape us and seduce us.