There’s a Chinese saying: you're not fully grown until you hit 30 (三十而立). In its 30 years, Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival has grown from a fringe community event to one of the biggest LGBTQ+ festivals in Asia. It has seen a new century come, and a new generation of queer people and ideas emerge. CINEMQ caught up with festival director Joe Lam for Opening Night of their big 3-0 anniversary edition to talk about HKLGFF's legacy, and what the future holds. HKLGFF has be

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Restless bodies congregate in the dark of the night, swirling in a fervent tide of beats and glitter, lust and sweat. Spiraling pheromones splash on bodies effervescent. Dance your wildest and purest step. The floor is yours. Thanks to everyone who joined us for CINEMQ 27: 迪斯科 DISCO, a night of short films celebrating the queer essence of dance and club culture, and in paying tribute to legendary pioneers who showed us the way. Photos: Alejandro Scott & 怡文 CINEMQ是一个短片展映和深夜派