A new era of queer storytelling has begun! 🌈
Thank you to the staff, volunteers, board, filmmakers, ticket buyers, sponsors, and community who made the first-ever #OutfestNEXT screening series possible. Your passion and creativity embody what Outfest stands for - uplifting stories that move culture forward and inspiring what comes NEXT.
Learn how you can continue to support Outfest at the link in bio!
📸: @jbonsky
Get ready to mingle with the fabulous folks who are throwing the most epic bash of the year - Rainbows and Revelry on May 17! 🎉 Link in bio to secure your spot and join the revelry! 🎉
Meet the ultimate party squad: the Host Committee for Rainbows and Revelry, the most epic fundraiser for Outfest on Sunday May 17! 🎉 Link in bio for more information! #outfest #queerfilm #fundraiser #lgbtq
Watch Charlie Barnett and Noam Ash take a romantic stroll in this exclusive @Bookendsmovie clip. 👀
The two star as love interests in the new dramedy about a gay writer who moves in with his grandparents — and finds something unexpected.
Catch the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Bookends,’ directed by Mike Doyle and presented by @Outfest , on April 12 at the Renberg Theater. Learn more at the link in bio. 🎬
The Sundance Film Festival starts TODAY and runs until February 1st, 2026! Check out some of the LGBTQ+ films featured at this year's program.
In person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with the at-home program available online from January 29–February 1, 2026, for audiences across the country, you can get your tickets and details at the link in bio.
Support #Outfest this Giving Tuesday✨🌈💕
Outfest isn't just about films, its about the conversation you have after the movie; the recognition of your experience in a character's story. The feeling of not being alone.
We can't accomplish this work without your support, every gift of every size makes a difference!
Head to our website linked in bio to see how you can support our organization. 🩷
Over the weekend we were thrilled to see the return of @outfest . As a part of their pogram they screened Breakwater classic THE BEAUTY PRESIDENT (2021) directed by Whitney Skauge and executive produced by @lenawaithe in partnership with @latimes .
In times of uncertainty, we turn to stories that highlight our shared humanity. This one does so with humor, poignancy, and of course, beauty. You watch the full film now, on YouTube.
THE BEAUTY PRESIDENT
FEATURING
@TerenceAlanSmith
DIRECTED & EDITED BY
Whitney Skauge
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
@Lenawaithe
PRODUCED BY
@caley_fox_news
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
@haleylwatson
ORIGINAL SCORE BY
@khagoodmusic
RE-RECORDING MIXER & SUPERVISING SOUND EDITOR
Sean Higgins
COLORIST
@sderlug
POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
@dillonbrown.89
POST PRODUCTION PRODUCER
@e.bbrooke
STORY PRODUCER
@sarahhcstewart
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Abby Lynn Kang Davis
@dawncarsonokeeffe@bgproudfoot
Rishi Rajani
And that's a WRAP on #OutfestNEXT!
Thanks to all the old & new faces who came out to support our comeback festival, we are so incredibly grateful! We could not be here without you.💖
If you weren't able to attend this time around, there's lots of other ways to show your support. Check out our website linked in bio to see how to get involved: Outfest.org
Shout out to our presenting sponsor @HBOmax for supporting us throughout the years, and our venue partners @LOOKcinemas & @lalgbtcenter 🎬️🌈
