Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Outfest Returns to LA with HBO Max After Financial Struggles
Outfest, an LGBTQ+ film festival, is coming back after facing some money problems.
They're partnering with HBO Max for a special movie event in Los Angeles.
This event is to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community and the filmmakers who tell their stories.
The festival includes movie screenings and other programs, with key staff members rehired.
The goal is to ensure the community is not erased and to provide a platform for their voices.
New leadership and the union's support are key to the festival's return, happening amid challenges in media representation.
Outfest, an LGBTQ+ film festival, is relaunching with an event in Los Angeles.
The festival faced financial challenges and leadership changes in 2023.
Outfest is partnering with HBO Max for a screening event from Nov. 6-9.
The relaunch includes the revival of key programs like Outfest Los Angeles and Outfest Fusion.
The event aims to support the LGBTQ+ community and its filmmakers.
- Who
- Outfest, LGBTQ+ community, filmmakers
- What
- Outfest film festival relaunch with a screening event
- When
- November 6-9, 2023
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- To provide a safe gathering space and support LGBTQ+ filmmakers
- Event Type
- LGBTQ+ Film Festival
- Partner
- HBO Max
- Re-launch Date
- November 6-9
- Signature Programs
- Outfest Los Angeles, Outfest Fusion
- Founded
- 1982
- New Board President
- Lucas Bailey