Creating change. One story at a time.

Outfest is the leading organization showcasing, nurturing and preserving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender storytellers and LGBTQ+ stories on film. For over 43 years, Outfest has led the charge, educating and spotlighting emerging talent, creating community between filmmakers and audiences and offering a world-class forum for stories that reflect and often transform LGBTQ+ lives.

Since its founding in 1982, Outfest has showcased over 5,000 films for audiences well over half a million people. Our festivals, labs, year-round screenings and special events bring together film lovers, innovative artists, celebrities, entertainment industry professionals … and some of the hottest parties around!

Outfest is also the only nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that the extensive but threatened LGBTQ+ film heritage is preserved. Since the beginning of the struggle for LGBTQ+ equality, visionary filmmakers have recorded their lives, challenges and triumphs on film. Outfest is committed to saving, preserving and providing access to that precious, affirming heritage for generations to come