Your Support Means More Than Ever!

Today, Outfest needs you. As we rebuild, your support is essential to bringing back the world-class programming and vibrant community events that define us. Without it, we simply cannot return to the scale and impact our community deserves.

Your gift is critical to expanding staff and programming in 2026 — and lays the foundation for sustainable long-term growth. Most immediately, it will support OutfestNEXT, a four-day screening event that reunites our community with:

• Celebrated films from Outfest’s rich history
• Acclaimed film festival titles from the past year that haven’t yet screened in L.A.
• Special events that honor our legacy and galvanize our future

This year’s programming is intentionally more intimate — smaller screenings, curated gatherings, and meaningful moments of reconnection. To reflect this unique moment, we’ve created a new giving structure with updated benefits for 2025-2026 that better support our efforts to rebuild and deepen donor engagement.

Now more than ever, your support makes the difference.

Contact us at development@outfest.org to learn more and sign up!

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2025-2026 GIVING LEVELS

Note: For 2025 and 2026 our theaters will have a smaller seat count, and there will be fewer programs, as such we cannot offer passes at this time. Instead, we have allocated tickets for our larger events at each giving level. The ticket allocations apply to each major event - 2025 OutfestNEXT, 2026 Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Screenings, and 2026 Outfest Los Angeles.

While we are thrilled to offer a host of meaningful benefits to our donors, the true benefit is supporting the next generation of exceptional LGBTQ+ filmmakers, providing them a safe community to develop and showcase their work.

FRIEND:$250+ annually
Benefits:

• Name listed on Outfest website as a supporter of queer storytelling
• Invitations to select non-festival Outfest screenings
• Early access to purchase tickets to OutfestNEXT and our festivals
• Free access to any virtual screenings throughout the year
• Discount on OutfestNEXT and festival tickets (10%)

SUPPORTER:$500+ annually
Benefits:

• All $250 benefits
• Recognition in digital programs for major events
• Invitation to any pre-event donor gathering
• 4 (total) Complimentary screening tickets for OutfestNEXT and each 2026 festival*

ADVOCATE: $1,000+annually
Benefits:

• All $500 benefits
• Name recognition on-screen before select festival and event screenings
• Invitations to any conversations with filmmakers and Outfest programmers
• Priority access to ticket pre-sales for high-demand events
• 8 (total) Complimentary screening tickets for OutfestNEXT and each 2026 festival * 

PATRON:$2,500+ annually
Benefits:

• All $1K benefits
• Reserved seating opportunities at select events
• Invitation to a donor-exclusive events year-round
• Virtual curatorial previews with Outfest’s Director of Programming
• Recognition at year-round Outfest events
• 20 (total) Complimentary screening tickets for OutfestNEXT and each 2026 festival* (limit 4 per screening)

BENEFACTOR:$5,000+ annually
Benefits:

• All $2500 benefits
• When applicable, a reserved table or VIP lounge access at major events
• Concierge-level ticketing support
• Opportunity to host a filmmaker or artist attendee at an Outfest event
• A screening or festival program named in your honor (web + on-screen recognition)
• 2 Complimentary tickets for every screening at OutfestNEXT and each 2026 festival*

CHAMPION:$10,000+ annually
Benefits:

• All $5K benefits
• Recognition at all major Outfest events and year-round programming
• Private conversation with the Executive Director to discuss current and upcoming Outfest priorities
• Opportunity to underwrite an artist award or initiative with name recognition
• Invitation to intimate post-event debrief sessions to shape the vision for Outfest’s future
• 2 Complimentary tickets for every screening at OutfestNEXT and each 2026 festival*

*MUST RSVP for your selected screening

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