Considered one of the most progressive and fastest-growing film festivals in the USA and worldwide, Equality International Film Festival promotes diversity in films that showcase stories that address world issues like, poverty, natural disasters, political conflicts…etc. The festival provides as well as networking opportunities through workshops, sponsored receptions, parties and raffles. A number of awards are granted, which are Best Feature-Length, Best Short Film, Best Written Narrative, Best Direction, Best Documentary Short, Best Documentary Feature Spirit of the Festival, Audience Choice Award and selected regional awards