Coming in late June of 2025, the inaugural Outfest Producers Lab is a five-day intensive program designed to support 10 emerging, independent LGBTQ+ narrative and documentary producers toward career sustainability, creative innovation and industry impact.

Through interactive workshops, industry panels, masterclasses and peer networking, selected Producing Fellows will receive mentorship, creative and logistical insights into the best practices for leading a healthy and inspired production from established LGBTQIA+ industry professionals. 

Learn to identify and harness a new story concept from development, production, and post-production, to distribution. Deepen your skill set for pitching, production, financing, and cultivate community with creative peers. 

Applications for 2025 are Closed

2025 Fellow Announced Soon!