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Prominent documentary mentors coach the next class of LGBTQ+ filmmakers

The town of New Hope, PA takes the spotlight for the inaugural year of the Creative Hope Initiative where five filmmakers uncover local LGBTQ+ history with their documentaries.

Lilli Vincenz, LGBTQ+ Activist and Filmmaker, Dies at 85

Vincenz participated in and documented many events in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

WATCH: Director Lana Wachowski Honored With Equality Illinois’s Freedom Award

The award celebrates the Chicago-born filmmaker’s commitment to LGBTQ visibility.

Film Festival Prepares Queer Filmmakers to Take Over Hollywood

This year's CCH Film Festival is heavily angled toward LGBTQ filmmakers, and for good reason. 

State of Pride's Raymond Braun on His First Pride Experience

The young filmmaker answered our burning questions about his film and the state of LGBTQ liberation.

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.

John Cameron Mitchell Explains Why He Believes Hedwig Is Not Trans

On the LGBTQ&A podcast, the filmmaker elaborates on why, to him, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is not a trans story.

Jenni Olson to Lead GLAAD's Social Media Safety Program

Olson, an acclaimed filmmaker and an expert on media and technology, will lead efforts to make social media safe for LGBTQ+ people -- which it isn't now, she says.

Meet the young L.A. activist fighting for LGBTQ+ and AAPI people's rights

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates, like Violet, who are already changing the world.

If Hollywood Won't Tell Our Stories, We Must

An exciting new way to access LGBT content is on its way, writes Allie Esslinger, and not a moment too soon.

80 glorious celeb pics from GLAAD, Frameline, and NewFest “Cheers, Queers” event at Sundance

Queer filmmakers gathered to discuss their work in an event sponsored by the groups.

'Adam' Director Rhys Ernst Addresses Critics and the 'War on Nuance'

The film -- about a cis teen who pretends to be trans to date a lesbian -- has stirred controversy in the LGBTQ community.

'The Advocates' Podcast: Filmmaker A.J. Mattioli on the Power of Words

The trans filmmaker dishes on his recent documentary Words and having a unicorn murder drag queens for his latest horror-comedy. 

Cate Blanchett on bringing in more women, trans, and nonbinary filmmakers

She's doing her bit for inclusion, but she wonders why it's only women who are asked to do this.

NewFest's 2020 Lineup Includes 'Summer of 85' and Kate Winslet

New York's LGBTQ+ festival announced a virtual lineup with a few drive-in experiences.

Frameline Directors Talk the World's Longest-Running LGBTQ Film Festival

The San Francisco-based festival is a staple of Pride month and a hub for queer cinema.

Companies dropping DEI will face consequences — 80% of LGBTQ+ adults support boycotts: report

80 percent of LGBTQ+ would boycott a company that rolled back DEI initiatives, including stopping shopping at, utilizing, and/or purchasing its services.

9 Queer People in an RV Trying to Stop Mass Shootings

A new film, Disarm Hate, artfully chronicles the pain and resolve that followed the Pulse massacre.

Lowe's Home Improvement abandons DEI after threats from fringe online extremists

Robby Starbuck continues to use his influence to make American workplaces worse.

Molson Coors beer company abandons DEI after fringe online conservatives complain

In response to the targeted attacks, the HRC has created an online portal allowing consumers to directly message corporate executives in protest.