Outfest's Union Effort Meets Employee Layoffs and Executive Director Takes Leave of Absence
Staff members faced unexpected job cuts as unionization move unfolds at the LGBTQ+ nonprofit.
September 29, 2023
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Queer TV Festival Will Celebrate Shows From Noah's Arc to Veneno
The OutFronts will present panels on the state of LGBTQ+ TV, with some of the biggest queer names in television taking part.
May 19, 2021
At Outfest Awards, Terrence McNally's Legacy Lights the Way
Joe Mantello, an honoree of the Legacy Awards, paid respect to the late playwright, whose spirit remains a guiding light during a difficult time.
November 23, 2020
Outfest Opens Festival With a 'Changing of the Guard' in Leadership
The LGBTQ film festival began with an emotional send-off to Christopher Racster and a welcome for its new executive director, Damien Navarro.
July 19, 2019
Largest Queer Film Fest Bestows Prestigious Award on Elliot Page
Page will be honored by Los Angeles's Outfest for both his legendary career and social activism.
August 9, 2021
Outfest Announces Its Must-See Lineup of LGBTQ+ Cinema For 2021
The nation's biggest LGBTQ+ film festival celebrates its 39th anniversary.
July 26, 2021
Outfest Announces 2020 Winners and Surprise 'Encore Week'
Get one more shot at enjoying the films of the LGBTQ+ festival.
August 31, 2020
Margaret Cho, Charlie Carver to Headline Outfest's Virtual Fundraiser
The nonprofit, which supports LGBTQ+ filmmaking, will throw a holiday variety show, 'Twas the Night Before Give-mas.
November 24, 2020
Mj Rodriguez Dedicates Outfest Award to Her Mom, Blanca's Inspiration
The Pose actress revealed the spiritual basis of her beloved housemother character at the Outfest Legacy Awards.
October 29, 2019
Outfest Announces Virtual and Drive-In Screenings of Over 160 Films
The Los Angeles LGBTQ+ film festival reveals its lineup and new format.
August 10, 2020
Outfest's Drive-In Opening Weekend Was 'Strange and Beautiful'
The Los Angeles LGBTQ+ film festival launched "a new frontier" in filmgoing that included an app and a ranch.
August 24, 2020