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The article presents the discussion on funds being tripled and helping UGLA funding the 2022 Scholarship Program including UGLA members bearing testimony to events such as the police riot against patrons of the Black Cat bar.

The article presents the virtual Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) on August 12 - August 22, 2021.

The article offers information on the 37th anniversary of Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival which will be held in Los Angeles, California July 18, 2019 and July 28, 2019. It informs that the Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival screens its International Centerpiece. It presents information on TCL Chinese 6 Theaters screens the Documentary Centerpiece, Michael Barnett's "Changing the Game".

The article presents an interview with co-artistic director of Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) Anoushka Ratnarajah, to be held on August 9-19, 2018 in Canada. Topics discussed include her role and duties as a co-director of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival, number of film watched by her for preparing this year's film festival, and necessity of LGBTQ film festivals.

The article discusses the Film Festival 2017 in Los Angeles which include "And Then There Was Eve", "Becks" and "The Keeping Hour."

The article discusses the Palm Springs Short Film Festival held in Palm Springs, California from June 18-24, 2019, which featured films including "After You Left," "A Family Affair," and "How to Make a Rainbow."

The article offers several LGBTQ conferences and film festivals to be held across the world. Topics discussed include Pride at Parliament LGBT history tours, highlights the significant part played by LGBT people in the Great Britain Parliament as leaders, legislators, activists, lobbyists and monarchs; Time to THRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth in Anaheim, featuring advocates, award-winners, special guest speakers and musical entertainment; and mentions Mardi Gras celebrations.

The article highlights several events happening in the month of November. Topics discussed include National women's studies association hosted event on November 8 to 11, 2018 at Atlanta in Georgia, Europe; Women in the Arts Festival organized on November 9 to 10, 2018 at East Lansing, Michigan U.S.; and International Lesbian and Feminist Film Festival held on November 2 to 5, 2018 at the Espace Reuilly, France.

An interview with Marina Rice Bader, the director of the film "Ava's Impossible Things." is presented. Topics of the interview include her inspiration in making the film, her insights on participating at the Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival, and the effectiveness of using online streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon as a distribution platform for audiences.

The article discusses the Palm Springs International ShortFest to be held in California on June 21-27, 2016, which will feature the films "One Last Night" directed by Karem Blumberg, "The Cricket and the Ant" directed by Julia Ritschel, and "Benjamin" directed by Sherren Lee.

The article discusses the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) in Los Angeles, California, which featured the films "The Brand New Testament," directed by Jaco Van Dormael, "The Club," written and directed by Larraín, Pablo, and "100 Yen Love," directed by Masahuru Take.

The article discusses the Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival to be held in Los Angeles, California on July 12-22, 2018.

The article offers the author's insights regarding several events for LGBT people in the U.S. and Canada in Spring 2018. Among the events mentions include the 38th annual Russian River Women's Weekend in northern California from may 18-20, the London Lesbian Film Festival in London, Ontario from May 4-6, and the Gay Days at Disney World in Florida from May 31 to June 3.

Several photographs taken during the Long Beach LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Gay Marriage Rally held on June 26, 2015 and the Short Film Fest Palm Springs 2015 are presented.

The article discusses the Outfest 2015, a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)-oriented film festival which will run on July 9-19 in Los Angeles, California, and will feature films like "Summer of Sangaile," directed by Atlanté Kavaité, "Jenny's Wedding," directed by Mary Agnes Donoghue, and "That's Not Us," by William C. Sullivan.

The article discusses the Sundance Film Festival held in Park City, Utah in January 21-31, 2016 which features films made by non-Hollywood filmmakers including "Sand Storm", "Dinner with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family" and "The Little Gangster".

The article discusses the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) that was held in California until January 11, 2016, which featured the films "While You Weren't Looking," directed by Catherine Stewart and "Liz in September," written and directed by Fina Torres.

The article presents an interview with Outfest's Director of Programming Lucy Mukerjee-Brown, who talks about her new position and the 2015 Outfest, which runs from July 9-19. Topics discussed include a brief background of who Mukerjee-Brown is, her specific focus when she was studying English Literature and film, and how LGBTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual/aromantic, allies and advocates) film festivals have changed their role in society.

An interview with Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF) associate director of programming and curated content Roya Rastegar is presented. When asked about the audience expectations on the festival programming, she referred to the younger and more popular appeal of the festival. She also discussed the representation of the lesbian community as part of the larger film culture, the recommendation for the film "Grandma" and the film "Overnight" which stars Jason Schwartzman.

The article discusses the 58th San Francisco International Film Festival which featured films including Laura Bispuri's "Sworn Virgin," "Sand Dollars" and "Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere."

An interview with Palm Springs International Short Film Festival and Film Market (Shortfest) director and head programmer Darryl Macdonald is presented. When asked about how he got involved with Shortfest, he cited his passion for short films, his festival visits to Seattle, Washington and his initial game plan for an industry-friendly festival. He also mentioned the Shortfest Online, Shortfest Forums with director Helen du Toit and the focus on the creative aspects of filmmaking.

The article discusses the SXSW film festival held in Austin, Texas from March 13 to 21, 2015, which featured the films "Bikes vs. Cars," "A Woman Like Me," and "Good Things Await".

An interview with Jenni Olson, film historian and director of the films "The Joy of Life," and "The Royal Road," featured at the Sundance Film Festival (SFF) is presented. She talks about why she wanted to make "The Royal Road," if she was playing around with the crossover of the film's love interest named Juliette and Julie, the name of her wife, and her interest in the history of her adopted state of California. Jenni also discusses why she focused on San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Reports on the holding of Outfest 2000, a lesbian film festival. Organizers of the event; Interview with Jamie Babbit, lesbian director of `But I'm a Cheerleader,' and its star Natasha Lyonne; Plots of featured films; Topics tackled by documentaries.

The article discusses several events in 2018 including the 2018 National Music Festival on July 5-8 in Middleton, Wisconsin, the Outfest film festival on July 12-22 in Las Angeles, California, and The Victorian-2018 Networking Mixer networking meeting on July 5 in Santa Monica, California.

The article offers information on several events including the Dinah Shore Weekend music festival in Palm Springs, California from March 28-April 1, the Black Women Rise conference in West Palm Beach on March 17, and Melbourne Queer Film Festival from March 15-24.

The article discusses the 18th annual Tribeca Film Festival, held in Tribeca (New York) from April 24-May 5, 2019, which featured films, television shows, and music videos by Queen Latifah, Michael J. Fox, Tiffany Haddish, Ali Wong, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Denis Leary, and others.

The article offers the author's insights about various events for January 2016. Topics include the 17th anniversary celebration of non-profit organization Silver Threads Celebration from January 14-18, Aspen Gay Ski Week in Colorado from January 17-24, and the 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California from January 1-11.

The article discusses various events and activities in 2015 recommended for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community including the National Women's Music Festival on July 2-5 in Middleton, Wisconsin, a community event in Detroit, Michigan called "Hotter Than July" on July 21-26, and the Cookery courses at the Walnut Grove in France. It also offers travel tips for the Tiamo island in the Caribbean and includes recommendations for dining, transportation and water activities.

The article presents several events including the "Gay Days, Orlando Florida" on June 2-7, 2015, the "Palm Springs International Shortfest" on June 16-22, 2015 and the "San Francisco Pride" on June 27-18, 2015.

Several photographs from the 2014 Palm Springs Film Festival in Palm Springs, California are presented.

An interview with social entrepreneur and Israel LGBT community publicist Anat Nir is presented about the Featured Nation: Israel panel at the 2012 Equality LGBT Summit event in Pennsylvania in May 2012. She talks about the topic discussed by her panel about the LGBT condition in Israel. She claims that she likes promoting Israel's progressive LGBT community to the U.S. She cites other events she participated in while in Pennsylvania like screening movies from the Tel Aviv film festival.

An interview with Outfest executive director Kirsten Schaffer is presented. When asked about her first momentous cinematic experience, she mentions the animated film "Bambi" as well as "Cinema Paradiso" and "The Gods Must Be Crazy." Schaffer believes that the Outfest is about the people, which has volunteers who have been with the group for 29 years. She also discusses how she winded up at Outfest and how the organizers of Outfest decide which films make the cut.

The article discusses the Los Angeles Film Festival in California to be held on June 1-9, 2016, which will feature LGBT films including "Denial" directed by Derek Hallquist, "Out of Iraq" directed by Eva Orner and Chris McKim, and "Sensitivity Training" directed by Melissa Finell.

Photographs of various lesbians and other notable people who attended the Palm Springs Film Festival in California including Film Fest Director of Development Harriet Baron at the Opening Gala, filmmakers C. Fitz and Debra A. Schneider and lesbian activist Charlene Strong are presented.

The article focuses on the 2015 Long Beach QFilm Festival to be held at the Art Theatre in California from September 10 to 13, 2015 which will include premieres of various films including "Tab Hunter Confidential" directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, "Kittens in a Cage" starring Gigi Bermingham and "Upstairs Inferno" directed by Robert L. Camina.

The article reviews several motion pictures featured in the AFI Film Festival 2009 that runs from October 30 to November 9, 2008, including "A Christmas Tale," "Everlasting Moments," and "Wendy and Lucy."

This section offers news briefs related to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. The Points Honors was hosted by the Point FOundation at the Jim Hensen Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California on September 13, 2008. The Mill Valley Film Festival celebrates its 31st anniversary from October 2 to 12, 2008. The Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund will present its 16th Annual Liberty Awards at the Director's Guild of America in West Hollywood on October 2, 2008.

The article discusses the highlights of the Outfest 2008 film festival held in Los Angeles, California, on July 9-21, 2008. Outfest is the oldest continuous film festival in Los Angeles. Its 26th year, Outfest featured over 200 films from 25 countries in seven Los Angeles venues days during the 13-day event. This year's Outfest featured 116 separate public programs, which included eight galas, 65 features, 12 short film programs, 16 panels and special events, eight platinum programs and Boom!

Focuses on the controversy over Coors Brewing Co.'s sponsorship of the 1999 Long Beach International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in California. Outreach program of the Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center of Greater Long Beach; Coors' anti-gay policies in the late seventies; Coors family's donation of money to right-wing causes.