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July 9-19, 2009
Tonight begins Outfest 2009!
What is Outfest? From the website:
"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."
The oldest continuous film festival in Los Angeles, Outfest 2009 features 182 films and videos from 25 countries in 7 different venues over 11 days.
• Outfest 2009 dazzles with 87 separate public programs – 6 galas, 68 features, 10 short film programs and 13 panels and special events. You can attend lectures, Q&A sessions with directors, actors, writers, and producers, and see films that don't always catch on in the mainstream US.
Show schedules can be found here. Ticket info is found here. For more answers to your questions, check out the FAQ page here.
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