MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS
As a member of the Outfest family, your support helps sustain our year-round efforts to create, share and protect LGBTQ stories on screen. Your membership helps extend the reach and impact of our four core programs – Outfest Los Angeles, Outfest Fusion, Outfest UCLA Legacy Project and Outfest Forward. When you become a member, you help us create change, one story at a time.
Join or renew today – and help us continue to create opportunities for LGBTQ storytellers locally, nationally, and globally.
For more information, please contact Moira McFadden, Development Coordinator, at (213) 480-7066 or moira@outfest.org.
For installment plans** please contact Membership at (213) 480-7066.
YOUTH
FREE
Outfest supports youth through education, mentoring and access to meaningful LGBTQ stories. In doing so, Outfest is proud to offer free memberships to people 21 years of age and under.
To be considered for a free youth membership, fill out the form in the link below. Proof of age is required.
CREW DISCOUNT
$35.00
Available to full-time students with valid ID and seniors (65+). Proof of age or student status required. This option is not available online. Please contact us directly at membership@outfest.org or (213) 480-7066 to purchase.
Benefits:
- All Crew Member benefits
CREW
$50
For those who are new to Outfest, this is the perfect membership to experience our great programs and take part in our year-round community of supporters.
Crew Benefits:
- Invitations to Member-Only Events & Screenings
- Advance Ticket Purchase for Outfest Los Angeles
- $3 Discount on any Outfest Fusion Ticket Purchase
- $4 Discount on Regular and Centerpiece screening tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- $10 Discount on Opening & Closing Night Galas at Outfest Los Angeles
- (2) Free Tickets to a screening in the Rigler Theater at Outfest Fusion
GAFFER
$100
The Gaffer membership is very similar to our Crew level membership, but with the added bonus of getting access to the priority seating line at Outfest Los Angeles and two free general program tickets to the festival. If you want to have an elevated experience during Outfest Los Angeles, this membership will be your ticket!
Gaffer Benefits:
- Invitations to Member-Only Events & Screenings
- Advance Ticket Purchase for Outfest Los Angeles
- $3 Discount on any Outfest Fusion Ticket Purchase
- $4 Discount on Regular and Centerpiece screening tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- $10 Discount on Opening & Closing Night Galas at Outfest Los Angeles
- (2) Free general program tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- (2) Free tickets to a screening in the Rigler Theater at Outfest Fusion
- Access to the priority seating line at Outfest Los Angeles
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
$200
Assistant Director membership includes all of the benefits of the Gaffer level, but includes more free general program tickets to Outfest Los Angeles and a fee waiver for the Outfest Screenwriting Lab & Film Festival Submissions. If you are a budding filmmaker, writer or entertainment professional, then this level is your membership of choice.
Assistant Director Benefits:
- Invitations to Member-Only Events & Screenings
- Advance Ticket Purchase for Outfest Los Angeles
- $3 Discount on any Outfest Fusion Ticket Purchase
- $4 Discount on Regular and Centerpiece screening tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- $10 Discount on Opening & Closing Night Galas at Outfest Los Angeles
- (6) Free general program tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- (2) Free tickets to a screening in the Rigler Theater at Outfest Fusion
- Access to the Priority Seating line at Outfest Los Angeles
- Submission fee waived for Screenwriting Lab & Film Festival
DIRECTOR
$400
Director level membership raises the bar on the previous membership benefits with the added bonus of an official Outfest Los Angeles member t-shirt, additional free tickets to Outfest Los Angeles and highly coveted balcony seats during the Outfest Los Angeles Opening Night Gala. For those who want to contribute additional support to the organization and can’t miss our Opening Night Gala and After-Party, this membership will be the one for you.
Director Benefits:
- Invitations to Member-Only Events & Screenings
- Advance Ticket Purchase for Outfest Los Angeles
- $3 Discount on any Fusion Ticket Purchase
- $4 Discount on Regular and Centerpiece screening tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- $10 Discount on Opening & Closing Night Galas at Outfest Los Angeles
- (10) Free general program tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- (2) Free tickets to a screening in the Rigler Theater at Outfest Fusion
- Access to the Priority Seating line at Outfest Los Angeles
- Submission fee waived for Screenwriting Lab & Film Festival
- Outfest Member T-Shirt
- (2) Rear Balcony seats to the Outfest Los Angeles Opening Night Gala
PRODUCER
$800
This level of support gives members full access to all regular screenings during Outfest Los Angeles, additional tickets at Outfest Fusion and select VIP events year-round. If you want to see all of our great programs and make a meaningful contribution to Outfest, then this membership will satisfy your hunger for queer cinema, while contributing to our impact in the community.
Producer Benefits:
- Invitations to Member-Only Events & Screenings
- Advance Ticket Purchase for Outfest Los Angeles
- $3 Discount on any Outfest Fusion Ticket Purchase
- $4 Discount on Regular and Centerpiece screening tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- $10 Discount on Opening & Closing Night Galas at Outfest Los Angeles
- (1) Outpass* at Outfest Los Angeles
- (1) Outfest Fusion Gala ticket and two (2) tickets to all screenings in the Rigler Theater
- Access to the Highest Priority Seating Line at Outfest Los Angeles
- Submission fee waived for Screenwriting Lab & Film Festival
- Outfest Member T-Shirt
- (1) VIP ticket to Outfest Los Angeles Opening & Closing Night Galas
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
$1,500
Executive Producer membership grants entry into our Major Donor program, which not only gives you VIP access to all of our events but provides the organization with meaningful funding to assure continuous service to the community year-round. This package grants you two Outpasses* and two VIP Opening & Closing Night Gala tickets for you and someone special during Outfest Los Angeles. For Outfest Fusion it grants you two Gala tickets, two tickets to all screenings in the Rigler theater and additional ticket discounts. Year-round, it gains you entry to all of our VIP events.
Executive Producer Benefits:
- Invitations to Member-Only Events & Screenings
- Advance Ticket Purchase for Outfest Los Angeles
- Access to the highest Priority Seating line at Outfest Los Angeles
- (2) VIP tickets to Outfest Los Angeles Opening and Closing Night Gala
- $3 Discount on any Outfest Fusion Ticket Purchase
- $4 Discount on Regular and Centerpiece screening tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- $10 Discount on Opening & Closing Night Galas at Outfest Los Angeles
- (2) Outpasses* at Outfest Los Angeles
- (2) Outfest Fusion Gala tickets and two (2) tickets to all screenings in the Rigler Theater
- Outfest Member T-Shirt
- Submission fee waived for Screenwriting Lab & Film Festival
- Year-round VIP Member events
STUDIO EXECUTIVE
$2,800
Studio Executive level contributors see double the opportunity from previous levels to engage with the Outfest community with the addition of invitations to our Major Donor VIP events. This package grants you 4 Outpasses* at Outfest Los Angeles, and 4 VIP Tickets to the Outfest Los Angeles Opening and Closing Night Galas. For Outfest Fusion you receive 2 tickets to the Fusion Gala and 2 tickets to any screening in the Rigler theater. This membership is great for those who want to treat their friends to the Outfest VIP experience while getting access to the best LGBTQ programming in the nation. Furthermore, this elevated level of contribution demonstrates a strong commitment to our mission and directly affecting change in the community.
Studio Executive Benefits:
- Invitations to Member-Only Events & Screenings
- Advance Ticket Purchase for Outfest Los Angeles
- Access to the highest Priority Seating line at Outfest Los Angeles
- (4) VIP tickets to Outfest Los Angeles Opening & Closing Night Galas
- $3 Discount on any Outfest Fusion Ticket Purchase
- $4 Discount on Regular and Centerpiece screening tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- $10 Discount on Opening & Closing Night Galas at Outfest Los Angeles
- (4) Outpasses* at Outfest Los Angeles
- (2) Outfest Fusion Gala tickets and two (2) tickets to all screenings in the Rigler Theater
- Outfest Member T-Shirt
- Submission fee waived for Screenwriting Lab & Film Festival
- Year-round Member VIP events
MOGUL
$5,000
Mogul members receive the expanded access to all Outfest has to offer and receiving all of the benefits of the previous levels including VIP Parking at the DGA and acknowledgment of your contribution during Outfest Los Angeles. This level is likened to that of a community builder, investing in our efforts to create change one story at a time. By being a Mogul, you will be seen as an advocate for not only Outfest but the LGBTQ movement as a whole.
Mogul Benefits:
- Invitations to Member-Only Events & Screenings
- Advance Ticket Purchase for Outfest Los Angeles
- $3 Discount on any Outfest Fusion Ticket Purchase
- $4 Discount on Regular and Centerpiece screening tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- $10 Discount on Opening & Closing Night Galas at Outfest Los Angeles
- (4) Outpasses* at Outfest Los Angeles
- Access to the highest Priority Seating line at Outfest Los Angeles
- (4) VIP Tickets to Outfest Los Angeles Opening & Closing Night Galas
- VIP Parking near the Directors Guild of America at Outfest Los Angeles
- Acknowledgment of your contribution during Outfest Los Angeles
- Outfest Member T-Shirt
- (2) Outfest Fusion Gala tickets and two (2) tickets to any screening in the Rigler Theater
- Submission fee waived for Screenwriting Lab & Film Festival
- Year-round VIP Member events
LEGEND
$10,000
Legend level members have the highest level of recognition and access to Outfest. These members provide the most philanthropic support to all of our programs including Outfest Los Angeles, Outfest Fusion, Outfest UCLA Legacy Project and Outfest Forward. In return, we provide Legends with all Mogul level benefits and recognition as Program Level Sponsors. Our Legends are viewed by the Outfest community as benefactors to our organization. To be a legend is to leave a legacy of equality and impact on our community.
Legend Benefits:
- Invitations to Member-Only Events & Screenings
- Advance Ticket Purchase for Outfest Los Angeles
- $3 Discount on any Outfest Fusion Ticket Purchase
- $4 Discount on Regular and Centerpiece screening tickets at Outfest Los Angeles
- $10 Discount on Opening & Closing Night Galas at Outfest Los Angeles
- (4) Outpasses* at Outfest Los Angeles
- (4) VIP Tickets to Outfest Los Angeles Opening & Closing Night Galas
- VIP Parking near the Directors Guild of America at Outfest Los Angeles
- Access to the highest Priority Seating line at Outfest Los Angeles
- Acknowledgment of your contribution during Outfest Los Angeles
- Program Level Sponsor
- (2) Outfest Fusion Gala tickets and two (2) tickets to any screening in the Rigler Theater
- Outfest Member T-Shirt
- Submission fee waived for Screenwriting Lab & Film Festivals
- All VIP Member events
* Outpasses are used instead of tickets and admit you to all regular screenings at Outfest Los Angeles. There is no need to pre-order tickets, but you must be in the Outpass line at least 15 minutes prior to the screening start time to reserve your seat. The theater becomes available to other patrons 15 minutes prior to the screening start time.
**Installment payments for Assistant Director level membership and above may be made on a monthly or quarterly schedule by calling our Membership Team.
NOTE: Any memberships purchased via installment plan one month prior to and/or during the Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival season, requires a down payment of half the total cost of the membership level price.
For more information, please contact membership at (213) 480-7066 or membership@outfest.org
