OUTFEST®, est. 1982, is one of the only global LGBTQIA+ arts, media and entertainment organizations whose programs empower artists, communities and filmmakers to transform the world through their stories, while also supporting the entire lifecycle of their career. Outfest's mission is to create visibility to diverse LGBTQIA+ stories and empower storytellers, building empathy to drive meaningful social change. Outfest programs, including our Outfest Los Angeles and Outfest Fusion festivals, Outfest Screenwriting Lab, Outset Young Filmmakers Project, Outfest UCLA Legacy Project and the Outfest Anthony Meindl Trans Actors Fellowship give artists, filmmakers, talent and entertainment professionals the opportunity to discover their voice, provide the pathways to the visibility of their work by all members of the public, and assure that their legacy will live on for generations to come. http://outfest.org