OUTFEST 2003 features 196 films and videos from 26 countries, exhibited in seven venues over 12 days. The festival boasts 93 separate public programs - 5 galas, 63 feature film programs, 14 short film programs, 6 special events, 4 panels and PLATINUM SnapMeat on the grounds of the Ambassador Hotel. OUTFEST 2003 also includes 40 parties and receptions, most of which are open to the general public or to festival ticket and badge holders.

In the Online Film Guide, festival programs are arranged in four categories: Features, Shorts, Panel and Special Events.

Here's a quick overview of some special festival programs to help you navigate the Online Film Guide:

GALAS (see FEATURES in the Online Film Guide)
• Opening Night Gala: PARTY MONSTER
• Narrative Centerpiece: MADAME SATA
• Documentary Centerpiece: FLAG WARS
• Awards Night: PREY FOR ROCK & ROLL
• Closing Night: MAMBO ITALIANO

FESTIVAL SERIES

5 IN FOCUS: NEW DIRECTORS SPOTLIGHT
(see FEATURES in the Online Film Guide)
Celebrate first-time American feature film directors - the next wave of hot new talent. This exciting quintet of filmmakers has boldly established their careers with accomplished, independently-produced gay and lesbian features.
• C Jay Cox, LATTER DAYS
• Christopher Hermann, GHOSTLIGHT
• Sara Millman, ROBIN'S HOOD
• Sascha Rice, MANGO KISS
• Jason Schafer, TOTALLY SEXY LOSER

REEL CHANGE: DOCUMENTING AMERICAN ACTIVISM
(see FEATURES in the Online Film Guide)
Provocative, intelligent and inspiring, this astonishing collection of documentaries focuses on queer Americans who have committed their lives to progressive social change. The series salutes their historical impact on issues of sexuality, gender, racism, AIDS and economic justice. In these formidable times for dissent, the outspoken activists chronicled here remind us what democracy looks like.
• BROTHER OUTSIDER: THE LIFE OF BAYARD RUSTIN
• A CIRCUS IN NEW YORK
• THE EDGE OF EACH OTHER'S BATTLES: THE VISION OF AUDRE LORDE
• FIGHT BACK, FIGHT AIDS: 15 YEARS OF ACT-UP
• NO SECRET ANYMORE: THE TIMES OF DEL MARTIN AND PHYLLIS LYON

PLATINUM
OUTFEST proudly presents our signature showcase dedicated to films, videos and multimedia work that defy boundaries, stretch cinematic sensibilities and go where none have gone before.
• ADOLESCENT BOYS AND LIVING ROOMS (see SHORTS in the Online Film Guide)
• DADDY COOL (see FEATURES in the Online Film Guide)
• DECAY OF FICTION (see FEATURES in the Online Film Guide)
• PLATINUM SHORTS (see SHORTS in the Online Film Guide)
• PLATINUM SnapMeat (see SPECIAL EVENTS in the Online Film Guide)

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