Outfest is the leading organization showcasing, nurturing and preserving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film images and artistry. For 29 years Outfest has led the charge, spotlighting emerging talent, creating community between filmmakers and audiences and offering a world-class forum for stories that reflect and often transform LGBT lives.
Neil Patrick Harris and his soon-to-be husband were among the celebrities helping to kick off Outfest on Thursday.
Actors Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, who are engaged to be married in New York, were at opening night for Outfest. This year there are 163 films — 67 features and 96 shorts, to be specific — from 25 countries.
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Chaz Bono.
Dancer Travis Wall.
One of the most buzzed-about performers this year is newcomer Harmony Santana, a young transgender actress who is unforgettable in the opening night selection, Gun Hill Roa
Actress Judy Reyes.
To make the opening especially memorable, drag maven RuPaul presented the Outfest Achievement Award to accomplished producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. Here RuPaul arrives with actress Maria Conchita Alonso.
Producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato are the duo responsible for an impressive list of documentaries, including this year's groundbreaking Becoming Chaz.
Actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Actor Rex Lee.
David Ross.
TV host Jai Rodriguez.
Actor Michael C. Manning.
Tori Spelling.
