39th Annual Out On Film LGBTQ+ Film Festival
September 24 – October 4, 2026 • Atlanta, Georgia
Virtual Encore through October 11

Some stories challenge what we’ve always believed. Others remind us where we’ve been, imagine where we’re going, or allow us to see ourselves reflected on screen. Together, they shape a future that is more compassionate, vibrant, and inclusive than the one we inherited.

For 39 years, Out On Film has celebrated LGBTQ+ stories that entertain, challenge, and inspire. Join us for ten unforgettable days of groundbreaking LGBTQ+ cinema, filmmaker conversations, and community, followed by our Virtual Encore through October 11.

Out On Film is proud to be recognized as one of USA TODAY’s 10Best Film Festivals for four consecutive years, a MovieMaker Magazine “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” selection, an Academy Award®-qualifying festival for Best Narrative Short Film, and an Iris Prize Partner Festival.

This year’s campaign, The World We’re Making, celebrates the collective vision created by filmmakers, audiences, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners. Rather than promising a finished destination, it celebrates the ongoing work of creating spaces where authentic LGBTQ+ stories can be seen, celebrated, and shared.

Whether you’re attending your first Out On Film or your thirty-ninth, we invite you to experience bold storytelling, discover new voices, reconnect with friends, and become part of The World We’re Making.

The next great queer story isn’t waiting to be discovered—it’s waiting for an audience. Join thousands of film lovers, filmmakers, and changemakers this September as we celebrate stories that entertain, challenge, and inspire. Every ticket helps create the conditions where LGBTQ+ stories can be seen, celebrated, and shared—and helps build The World We’re Making.