ince 1982, Outfest has brought queer filmmakers and stories to the eyes of Hollywood. The group, based in Los Angeles, calls itself the largest LGBTQ+ film organization in the world. Having been started by University of California, Los Angeles graduate students, it routinely attracted thousands of attendees to its events, including the flagship Outfest festival. Outfest had become known for helping shine a spotlight on the queerer tales often ignored by the film.
