Spotlight - OUTFEST

Various Dates LOS ANGELES GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS, LOS ANGELES. CA The 27th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival starts in July so be sure to check out their website at: http://www.outfest.org/fest2009/festival-overview.html Outfest is the leading organization showcasing, nurturing and preserving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film images and artistry. For 25 years Outfest has led the charge, spotlighting emerging talent, creating community between filmmakers and audiences and offering a world-class forum for stories that reflect and often transform LGBT lives. Since its founding in 1982, Outfest has showcased over 4,200 films for audiences well over half a million people. Our festivals, year-round screening series 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 LGBT film heritage is preserved. Since the beginning of the struggle for LGBT 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. As a non-profit organization, Outfest depends on their Members to provide the essential funding necessary to continue their work as a cultural landmark. Please join them as they celebrate their 27th year! Members may qualify for discounted tickets, priority seating, free tickets, VIP passes and more! Click here to become a member of Outfest today Here are some photos from past OUTFEST red carpet events
Actress Rachel Dratch and actor Momma pose for photographers, during the Outfest Awards Night screening of SUMMER STORM, held at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, on July 17, 2005, in Los Angeles.	Actress Tiffani Thiessen poses for photographers during the premiere of the new movie from Lions Gate Film's, "All Over the Guy" at the conclusion of "Outfest 2001" the 19th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, July 23, 2001 in Los Angeles, California.	Actress Joanna Kerns, who plays in the film, poses for photographers during the premiere of the new movie from Lions Gate Film's, "All Over the Guy" at the conclusion of "Outfest 2001" the 19th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, July 23, 2001 in Los Angeles, California.
Actor Gilbert Luna poses for photographers, during the Opening Night Gala of OUTFEST 2005: 23RD ANNUAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, held at the Orpheum Theatre, on July 7, 2005, in Los Angeles	Actress Doris Roberts, who plays in the film, poses for photographers during the premiere of the new movie from Lions Gate Film's, "All Over the Guy" at the conclusion of "Outfest 2001" the 19th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, July 23, 2001 in Los Angeles.	Actor Peter Paige poses for photographers, during the Opening Night Gala of OUTFEST 2005: 23RD ANNUAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, held at the Orpheum Theatre, on July 7, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Writer - director for the film, Dan Bucatinsky poses for photographers during the premiere of the new movie from Lions Gate Film's, "All Over the Guy" at the conclusion of "Outfest 2001" the 19th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, July 23, 2001 in Los Angeles, California.	LGBT rights advocate, writer, actor, and musician Chaz Bono poses for photographers, during the Outfest Awards Night screening of SUMMER STORM, held at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, on July 17, 2005, in Los Angeles.	Actress Heather Matarazzo poses for photographers, during the Outfest Awards Night screening of SUMMER STORM, held at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, on July 17, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Actress Lisa Kudrow, who plays in the film, poses for photographers during the premiere of the new movie from Lions Gate Film's, "All Over the Guy" at the conclusion of "Outfest 2001" the 19th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, July 23, 2001 in Los Angeles,	Actress Christina Ricci, who plays in the film, poses for photographers during the premiere of the new movie from Lions Gate Film's, "All Over the Guy" at the conclusion of "Outfest 2001" the 19th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, July 23, 2001 in Los Angeles	Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and director Gregg Araki pose for photographers, during the Opening Night Gala of OUTFEST 2005: 23RD ANNUAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, held at the Orpheum Theatre, on July 7, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Actor Michael Moloney poses for photographers, during the Opening Night Gala of OUTFEST 2005: 23RD ANNUAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, held at the Orpheum Theatre, on July 7, 2005, in Los Angeles.	Actor Adam Goldberg, who plays in the film, poses for photographers during the premiere of the new movie from Lions Gate Film's, "All Over the Guy" at the conclusion of "Outfest 2001" the 19th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, July 23, 2001 in Los Angeles, California.	Actress Rose McGowan poses for photographers, during the Opening Night Gala of OUTFEST 2005: 23RD ANNUAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, held at the Orpheum Theatre, on July 7, 2005, in Los Angeles.
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