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Out on Film
LGBTQ film festival in Georgia, USA
LGBTQ film festival in Georgia, USA
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Out On Film, Inc. |
| image | File:Out_On_Film_2023_Logo.png |
| size | 162px |
| formation | |
| status | 501(c)(3) |
| purpose | To inform, entertain, educate, and enrich the LGBTQ+ culture by showcasing films by, for, and about the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. |
| headquarters | 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (678) 944-8158 |
| location | Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, Atlanta, GA and Out Front Theatre Company, Atlanta, GA |
| region_served | Atlanta, Georgia plus regional, national and international |
| leader_title | Festival Director |
| leader_name | Jim Farmer |
| website | Out On Film |
Out On Film, Georgia's gay film festival in Atlanta, was established in 1987 and is one of the oldest and most acclaimed LGBTQIA+ film festivals in the United States devoted to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. The festival is now held in Midtown Atlanta in late September and early October. Additional screenings and events are held throughout the year.
Out On Film is a non-profit all-gay and lesbian operated 501(c)(3) organization. Programming includes films by, for and about the LGBT community.
Films
Out On Film programming is based on invitations to film makers to submit films for consideration. Annual submissions by, about, or of interest to the LGBT community are accepted for consideration, including dramas, comedies, foreign films, and shorts. In 2009 two films premiered at the festival, Rivers Wash Over Me and A Cross Burning at Willacoochee. In 2010, among the more than 50 films, the festival hosted the world premieres of Quentin Crisp: Final Encore, and Fishnet. In 2011 3 films had their premier.
Sponsors
The non-profit festival relies solely on individual ticket sales, grants and the support of local, regional and national sponsors.
Festival dates
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2006 | November 10–16 |
| 2007 | October 11–17 |
| 2008 | April 11–17 |
| 2009 | May 28–31 |
| 2009 | October 2–8 |
| 2010 | October 1–7 |
| 2011 | September 29 - October 6 |
| 2012 | October 4–11 |
| 2013 | October 3–10 |
| 2014 | October 2–9 |
| 2015 | October 1–8 |
| 2016 | September 29 – October 6 |
| 2017 | September 28 - October 8 |
| 2018 | September 27 - October 7 |
| 2019 | September 26 - October 6 |
| 2020 | September 24 - October 4 |
| 2021 | September 23 - October 3 |
| 2022 | September 22 - October 2 |
| 2023 | September 21 - October 1 |
| 2024 | September 26 - October 6 |
Awards and recognitions
- 2023 Best Film Festival by USA Today's 10Best.
- 2019 Businessman of the Year, Jim Farmer, Festival Director, OUT Georgia Business Alliance.
- Received grant from National Endowment for the Arts in 2020.
- Designated as an Oscar qualifying festival from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2020.
- 2020 Pivot of the Year, OUT Georgia Business Alliance.
References
References
- Atlanta, Project Q. (2009-05-30). "'Fagbug' drives into Atlanta for Out On Film — Project Q Atlanta". Projectqatlanta.com.
- Chae, Ginny. (October 1, 2009). "LGBTQ Film Festival Outs Old Stereotypes".
- McNeir, Kevin. (October 7, 2009). "OUT on Film Wraps up Its Annual celebration in Atlanta's Midtown District".
- Richard Eldredge. (2009-10-04). "A sell-out crowd for Atlanta premiere of 'Rivers Wash Over Me' | Celebrity birthdays". Blogs.ajc.com.
- "Homepage".
- Atlanta, Project Q. (2010-08-24). "Out On Film adds world premieres to lineup — Project Q Atlanta". Projectqatlanta.com.
- 10Best, USA Today. (2020-01-19). "10 best film festivals in the US for 2023". 10Best.com.
- (2020-11-19). "A Look Back at the 2019 Community Awards". OUT Georgia.
- National Endowment for the Arts. (2020-01-19). "Winter Grant Announcement for FY 2020, First Round". Arts.gov.
- (2019-09-25). "OUT Georgia Announces 2020 Community Honors Award Winners". OUT Georgia.
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