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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Outfest Announces Virtual and Drive-In Screenings of Over 160 Films

The Los Angeles LGBTQ+ film festival reveals its lineup and new format.

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.

Outfest Announces Its Must-See Lineup of LGBTQ+ Cinema For 2021

The nation's biggest LGBTQ+ film festival celebrates its 39th anniversary.

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.

Outfest Announces 2020 Winners and Surprise 'Encore Week'

Get one more shot at enjoying the films of the LGBTQ+ festival.