Outfest
Outfest is an LGBT-oriented film showcase and festival in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1982 as the "Gay and Lesbian Media Festival and Conference", the name was changed to Outfest in 1994. Outfest is the leading organization with a stated mission of promoting equality by creating, sharing and protecting LGBT stories on the screen.
Programs
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival – Eleven days of world-class films, discussions and parties.
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival – Spotlighting the diversity of the LGBT community.
Outfest UCLA LegacyProject – The only program in the world dedicated to protecting LGBT films for future generations.
Outfest Forward – Developing the next generation of artists and filmmakers through education and mentoring.
Initiatives
Youth
Outfest supports youth through education, mentoring and access to meaningful LGBT stories
Free memberships to youth age 21 years and younger
OutSet: The Young Filmmakers Project a Collaboration between Outfest and LifeWorks