Meet our Partners
We’ve built relationships with partners who believe in making filmmaking more accessible. Through them, our members gain access to tools, discounts, and opportunities to help bring their projects to life. Explore the offerings below and learn how to access each one.
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Locations ✳︎ Equipment ✳︎ Distribution ✳︎ Production Services ✳︎ Financial Wellness ✳︎ Insurance ✳︎
BASECAMP SUPPLY CO.
Basecamp Supply Co. is part of our extended community, providing reliable gear and everyday essentials to support creatives wherever their work takes them. From long days on set to life between projects, their products are designed to be functional, durable, and ready when you need them. Mention Queer Film Collective for 25% off!
ELECTRIC PONY STUDIOS
Electric Pony Studios has long been a space rooted in supporting filmmakers, and that spirit continues today. Under new ownership, the studio remains committed to helping creatives get their projects made, offering stage space alongside access to lighting, grip, and props. Queer Film Collective members receive 50% off all lighting, grip, and props from their cage when booking a stage.
FIRST ENTERTAINMENT CREDIT UNION
First Entertainment Credit Union is committed to supporting creatives both on and off set. Through a free financial wellness hub, members can build budgets, take courses, and track their financial progress. They also offer personal and business checking accounts, auto and home loans, union dues loans, credit cards, and more. Join today and take the next step in your financial journey.
heywhatsyourface INC
heywhatsyourface supports our community with lighting and grip for productions of all sizes. Their team is always available to help however they can, offering both resources and support to bring your projects to life. QFC Members receive 40% off all rentals by mentioning QFC.
LAVENDR
Lavendr is a curated distribution platform championing bold, independent queer cinema. Designed to support filmmakers beyond the festival circuit, Lavendr releases a select number of films each month, building audience, visibility, and long-term momentum for work that challenges convention and expands representation. Queer Film Collective members receive 20% off submission fees using code QFCLA20.
ATHOS INSURANCE SERVICES
Athos Insurance Services specializes in insurance for the film and entertainment industry, designed for real production needs, not one-size-fits-all packages. They offer instant online coverage for short-term rented equipment, as well as annual owned/rented equipment policies, including online Certificates of Insurance. Athos also provides all other production-related coverages. With knowledgeable underwriters who understand sets, rentals, and tight timelines, Athos makes it easy to secure the right protection for single projects or annually. Mention QFC for savings today!
BACKSTAGE.COM
Backstage has been a trusted resource for actors and filmmakers for more than 60 years, helping creative professionals connect with opportunities across film, television, theater, and digital media. Today, Backstage serves millions of industry professionals and provides casting notices, career resources, educational content, and industry insights for actors, filmmakers, crew members, and creative freelancers. Whether you're casting your next short film, feature, proof of concept, or web series, Backstage can help you find talented performers and bring your project to life. QFC members can post casting notices for free! Reach out to QFC for an exclusive code.
Want to become a partner?
Are you building something that supports filmmakers and creatives? We’re always looking to partner with individuals and companies who want to invest in our community. If that sounds like you, we’d love to connect.