QDoc is the only festival in the United States, and only the second in the world, devoted exclusively to Queer Documentaries. More than a screening series - it is a fun, inspiring, and community-building event. Filmmaker attendance is a big part of the mix, with guests joining us from around the world to discuss their work. The Clinton Street neighborhood, with its numerous cafes and restaurants, becomes a mini queer district during the long weekend, enhancing the social aspects of the festival.

Russ Gage and David Weissman co-founded and co-direct QDoc. Russ' background includes ten-years with the San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (the oldest and largest LGBT Film Festival in the world) as well as 6 + years with the Portland International Film Festival. David has been a film maker (and film festival participant) for over 20 years, and is best known for his award winning feature documentary, THE COCKETTES (2002) and his most recent film, WE WERE HERE (2011). QDoc provides a space for dialogue between film makers and audience, and strives to illuminate aspects of queer life for both LGBTQ and general audiences. Documentaries continue to creatively and energetically engage with the core issues of queer identity, politics, history, culture, family, aging and coming out issues, diversity, and sexuality. The added benefit of conversation between filmmakers and audience creates a rich and stimulating communal event.

Founded in 2007, the Festival has been presented each year in cooperation with the Portland Q Center, whose mission is to increase the visibility of, and foster connection within, metropolitan Portland LGBTQ community.