OUTshine Film Festival

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ 2026 SPRING FESTIVAL πŸŽ₯
Miami: April 23 - 30
Fort Lauderdale: April 27 - May 3
OUTshine At-Home (Virtual): May 4 - 10
STRONG. OUTshine Film Festival is committed to its mission: to inspire, entertain, and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video, and other media that offer historical and contempor

ary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience. The Miami Edition has grown from a 3-day event in which twenty-five films were presented to the current format of 10-days with 80+films. The Fort Lauderdale Edition has recently grown from a 3-day event to a two weekend event showcasing 60+ films. We present programming throughout the year:
β€’ OUTshine’s Big Night OUT – an Oscar Simulcast Gala
β€’ Free Monthly Community Screenings on the 2nd Tuesday of Every Month
β€’ Monthly GLOW Screenings on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month
β€’ Partnered events with other Non-Profit, Community, and Arts & Culture Organizations throughout the year. OUTshine Film Festival is an internationally acclaimed event serving as a platform for numerous World, North American, and East Coast Premiers. OUTshine is also one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural arts event in South Florida.

Pride Month is officially underway, and OUTshine is proud to support an incredible lineup of LGBTQ+ events happening thr...
06/05/2026

Pride Month is officially underway, and OUTshine is proud to support an incredible lineup of LGBTQ+ events happening throughout South Florida this June. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ’ƒ

From thought-provoking films and art exhibitions to drag performances, community celebrations, and Pride festivals, there are countless ways to connect, celebrate, and show your Pride all month long.

Take a look at some of the events we’re supporting and join us in celebrating OUR community! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨

🎭 The Reach of Light – Pride Art Exhibition
πŸ“ United Church of Christ, Coral Gables
πŸ“… June 4–7
πŸŽ‰ Opening Gathering: June 5 | 6–9 PM

πŸ’‹ Ask E. Jean
πŸ“ Savor Cinema
πŸ“… June 6–10
πŸ‘‰ Use code: Outshine5off

🎞️ Women Unbound: Sapphic After Hours
πŸ“ Coral Gables Art Cinema
β€’ Bound (30th Anniversary) β€” June 6
β€’ Desert Hearts (40th Anniversary) β€” June 13
β€’ Mulholland Dr. (25th Anniversary) β€” June 20
β€’ The Watermelon Woman (30th Anniversary) β€” June 27

🩸 LEVITICUS Free Sneak Screening with Horror Qu**rs
πŸ“ AMC Tamiami
πŸ“… June 9 | 7:00 PM

🎬 The Queen of Ireland Screening & Conversation with Rory O’Neill (Panti Bliss)
πŸ“ Coral Gables Art Cinema
πŸ“… June 10 | 7:00 PM

🎀 Stop! That! Train! with Doll Linkup
πŸ“ O Cinema South Beach
πŸ“… June 13 | 8:00 PM

πŸŽ‰ Stonewall Pride Festival & Parade
πŸ“ Wilton Manors
πŸ“… June 20
🌈 Walk with OUTshine in the Stonewall Pride Parade! Email [email protected] for a spot.

πŸ₯Š Clocked with Director Noah Salzman in Attendance
πŸ“ Savor Cinema
πŸ“… June 23 | 6:30 PM
πŸ‘‰ Use code: Outshine5off

πŸ‘  Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
πŸ“ Available on Digital Platforms

See you out there, South Florida. Let’s celebrate Pride together. πŸ’œ

πŸŽ₯πŸ† Presenting: Audience & Jury Award Winners for BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM at the 2026 Spring Edition of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Fil...
05/21/2026

πŸŽ₯πŸ† Presenting: Audience & Jury Award Winners for BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM at the 2026 Spring Edition of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

πŸŽ–οΈ AUDIENCE AWARD – WINNER
Uncle Roy
Directed By: Keri Pickett

πŸŽ–οΈ JURY AWARD – WINNER
My Brother’s Killer
Directed By: Rachel Mason

πŸ₯ˆ AUDIENCE AWARD – RUNNER-UP
My Brother’sΒ Killer
Directed By: Rachel Mason

πŸ₯ˆ JURY AWARD – RUNNER-UP
Uncle Roy
Directed By: Keri Pickett

πŸ‘ AUDIENCE HONORABLE MENTION
Armani: The Birth of Italian Fashion
Directed By: John Maggio

πŸ‘ JURY HONORABLE MENTION
Barbara Forever
Directed By: Brydie O’Connor

Congratulations to all of our winners! πŸ‘

πŸŽ₯πŸ† Presenting: Audience & Jury Award Winners for BEST SHORT FILM at the 2026 Spring Edition of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Fest...
05/21/2026

πŸŽ₯πŸ† Presenting: Audience & Jury Award Winners for BEST SHORT FILM at the 2026 Spring Edition of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

πŸŽ–οΈ JURY AWARD – WINNER
A Beach
Directed By: Juanqui Soto & Luis Paredes

πŸŽ–οΈ AUDIENCE AWARD – WINNER
I Know Who My God Is
Directed By: Smita Adhikary

πŸ₯ˆ JURY AWARD – RUNNER-UP
Glitter Kiss
Directed By: AugustΔ— GerikaitΔ—

πŸ₯ˆ AUDIENCE AWARD – RUNNER-UP
Latin Lover
Directed By: Kevin Rios

πŸ‘ JURY HONORABLE MENTION
Ronita Rambo
Directed By: Michael Dosier

πŸ‘ AUDIENCE HONORABLE MENTION
Neon Reef
Directed By: Alex Mitow

Congratulations to all of our winners! πŸ‘πŸŽ₯πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

πŸŽ₯πŸ† Presenting: Audience & Jury Award Winners for BEST FEATURE FILM at the 2026 Spring Edition of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Fe...
05/21/2026

πŸŽ₯πŸ† Presenting: Audience & Jury Award Winners for BEST FEATURE FILM at the 2026 Spring Edition of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

πŸŽ–οΈ AUDIENCE AWARD – WINNER
We’ll Find Happiness
Directed By: Lea Pool

πŸŽ–οΈ JURY AWARD – WINNER
We’ll Find Happiness
Directed By: Lea Pool

πŸ₯ˆ AUDIENCE AWARD – RUNNER-UP
The Dinner
Directed By: Manuel GΓ³mez Pereira

πŸ₯ˆ JURY AWARD – RUNNER-UP
A Man Walks Down The Street
Directed By: Yuval Hadadi

πŸ‘ AUDIENCE HONORABLE MENTION
A Man Walks Down The Street
Directed By: Yuval Hadadi

πŸ‘ JURY HONORABLE MENTION
In A Whisper
Directed By: Leyla Bouzid .bouzid

Congratulations to all of our winners! πŸ‘πŸŽ₯πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

05/15/2026

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