Films should center queer and trans BIPOC communities. Work that is directed by QTBIPOC artists is ideal; those that are not should include within an artist's statement details of the collaborative efforts made on the part of filmmakers to authentically represent the community depicted in the work.
We are seeking narrative, documentary, experimental, and animated films (features and shorts, as well as series).
Upon acceptance, Outfest will provide information on the exhibition format needed. Please note that this format will likely be DCP, and the filmmaker should prepare to have one created if they do not already have one for their film.
IF THE FILMMAKER CANNOT PROVIDE THE CORRECT FORMAT WITHIN OUR NEEDED TIMEFRAME, THE FILM WILL NOT BE SCREENED.
Rough cuts and works-in-progress are eligible for submission if the completed film will be ready for QC by February 1st, 2024. The screening copy submitted should have a title card that labels it as a “Rough Cut” and specifies what is missing (i.e. temp sound, needs color correction, etc).
By submitting your work to Outfest, you grant to Outfest a non-exclusive license to use an excerpt of your submission, if accepted, of up to two minutes in length, for promotional purposes only, in perpetuity.
Still photos from your work are requested with your submission and are required for all films selected for the festival. Good stills make a difference in film placement and press coverage, particularly for short films. Even the shortest short can get press coverage or festival prominence with a captivating still. Stills must be in TIFF or JPEG format and high resolution.
You are also encouraged to enclose a synopsis, production credits, director bio, press information, and other collateral regarding your film.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
FEATURE FILMS
Feature-length films are 40 minutes or longer, including credits
Narrative, documentary, animated, and experimental films accepted
No premiere requirement; however, we greatly prefer Los Angeles premieres
SHORT FILMS
Short films are under 40 minutes, including credits
Narrative, documentary, animated, and experimental films accepted
No premiere requirement; however, we greatly prefer Los Angeles premieres
While short films available online in their entirety are technically eligible, strong preference is given to films not freely available online.
EPISODICS
Episodic content created for broadcast television and/or streaming, including pilots
Narrative, documentary, animated, and experimental content welcomed
No premiere requirement; however, we greatly prefer Los Angeles premieres
MUSIC / PERFORMANCE VIDEOS
No premiere requirement; however, we greatly prefer Los Angeles premieres
If accepted, we ask that content available online in their entirety be taken down until after their screening(s) at Outfest Fusion if possible
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION
To help Outfest track our outreach and identify opportunities for us to improve our impact, we appreciate your participation in a short demographic survey. This information is confidential and your answer will not affect your advancement in our selection process. Survey data will help us identify gaps in support and secure funding for future projects.
CERTIFICATION
I have read and agree to the festival submission and participation requirements and certify that I am authorized to submit this film to Outfest Fusion. I understand that, in the event this work is selected for the festival, we will retain a physical or digital copy at the UCLA Film & Television Archive as part of the Outfest UCLA Legacy Project. I hold Outfest harmless from damage to or loss of the print en route or otherwise during the course of the festival’s possession of the film.
