Los Angeles Queer Film Festival
About This Event
There is no single Los Angeles queer film festival with the standing Outfest used to have, so be clear about what this is. The event using this name is the LA Queer Film Festival, one of about a dozen genre festivals run by the company LA Film Festivals, which also runs LA comedy, horror, sci-fi and indie festivals. It takes films by LGBTQ+ directors or writers, by crews that are at least half LGBTQ+, or with LGBTQ+ stories, and screens them at the company's own Let Live Theater in Los Angeles. It is a small showcase for submitting filmmakers rather than a big public festival.
LA's main queer film institution, Outfest, paused its flagship summer festival in 2026 and ran OutfestNEXT instead, from 23 to 26 July 2026 at the LA LGBT Center in Hollywood, with Gregg Araki's "I Want Your Sex" as the headline screening.
Listing sites gave LA Queer Film Festival dates in both April and September 2026, and we couldn't confirm either. The 2027 dates hadn't been announced when we checked.
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Practical Tips
Check the Official Website for Program Details
As dates approach, visit the LA Film Festivals website for the most current information on film schedules, venues, and ticketing for the Los Angeles Queer Film Festival.
Consider a Festival Pass
If you plan to attend multiple screenings, inquire about festival passes or packages that may offer cost savings.
Engage with the Filmmaker Community
Take advantage of any Q&A sessions or panels to connect with filmmakers and gain deeper insights into the films and the queer cinematic landscape.
Videos
Reel pride: Inside LMU’s Queer Film Fest
