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2015 Outfest Film Festival

July 13, 2015

From July 9 to 19, Outfest, the 33rd Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, presented films and videos from around the world, as well as several panels, special events, parties, and receptions in several different venues around the city. As part of the Guild’s outreach efforts for independent filmmakers, the DGA served as both a screening venue and a sponsor and the Guild’s Los Angeles headquarters also served as the central nexus for the festival.

DGA also hosted a luncheon on July 13 for filmmakers participating in the festival. During the luncheon, DGA director-member Zal Batmanglij (The East) spoke to the assembled about the advantages to be found with membership in the DGA. The attendees also received tips about the festival from Outfest Executive Director Christopher Racster, and more information about the Guild from DGA Liaison to Independent Directors Matt Gamarra.

About the Festival:

Outfest is the leading organization that promotes equality by creating, sharing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender stories on the screen. Over the past three decades, Outfest has showcased thousands of films from around the world to audiences of nearly a million, mentored hundreds of emerging filmmakers and protected more than 30,000 LGBT films and videos.

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2015 Outfest Filmmakers meet and mingle at the DGA luncheon.
2015 Outfest Filmmakers meet and mingle at the DGA luncheon.
2015 Outfest Filmmakers meet and mingle at the DGA luncheon.
2015 Outfest Filmmakers meet and mingle at the DGA luncheon.
DGA Liaison to Independent Directors Matt Gamarra welcomes the Outfest filmmakers to the 2015 DGA luncheon.
DGA Director-member Zal Batmanglij tells the Outfest Filmmaker’s Luncheon attendees how easy it is for independent filmmakers to work with the DGA.
Outfest Filmmakers learn about the advantages of Guild membership from DGA Director-member Zal Batmanglij.
Outfest Filmmaker William Sullivan introduces himself and his film That’s Not Us during the 2015 DGA luncheon.
Outfest Filmmaker Catherine Stewart introduces herself and her film While You Weren’t Looking during the 2015 DGA luncheon.
Outfest Filmmaker Steven Liang introduces himself and his film Coming Home during the 2015 DGA luncheon.
Outfest Filmmaker Lisha Brooks introduces herself and her film Beards: Noah and Anya during the 2015 DGA luncheon.
Outfest Executive Director Christopher Racster gives tips about the festival.
DGA Associate Western Executive Director Jon Larson chats with an Outfest filmmaker.
Outfest Filmmakers enjoy the company of their peers at the 2015 DGA luncheon.
Outfest Filmmakers enjoy the company of their peers at the 2015 DGA luncheon.
Outfest Filmmakers enjoy the company of their peers at the 2015 DGA luncheon.
Outfest Filmmakers enjoy the company of their peers at the 2015 DGA luncheon.
Outfest Filmmakers enjoy the company of their peers at the 2015 DGA luncheon.
Outfest Filmmakers enjoy the company of their peers at the 2015 DGA luncheon.

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