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Outfest<\/a>, the Los Angeles-nonprofit that uplifts LGBTQ+ storytellers, has announced the initial programming for OutfestNEXT<\/a>.<\/p>\n This four-day screening event will feature global LGBTQ+ storytellers and showcase 20 films, spanning features, short programs, and archival selections.<\/p>\n The programs will put a spotlight on queer filmmaking and celebrate stories that serve as representation.<\/p>\n The screening series will open with “All That We Love,” directed by Yen Tan, who is known for his films 1985 (2018 Outfest winner for Outstanding Screenwriting), “Pit Stop,” and “Happy Birthday.”<\/p>\n The first night also features “Dust Bunny,” the directorial debut of Bryan Fuller, 2017 Outfest Achievement Award honoree and the writer and creator behind Pushing Daisies and Hannibal.<\/p>\n “The Broken Hearts Club” film will celebrate its 25th anniversary at this year’s event. The film was Greg Berlanti’s first feature and offers insights into the lives of a group of friends based in LA.<\/p>\n The documentary film “We are Pat” will also be featured on the OutfestNEXT stage. Additional confirmed narrative films include “CAMP” by Avalon Fast, “Dreams in Nightmares” by Shatara Michelle Ford, and “Perro Perro” by Marco Berger. Documentaries include “Ni\u00f1xs” by Kani Lapuerta and “State of Firsts” by Chase Joynt.<\/p>\n Tickets are currently on sale, and demand is expected to exceed availability.<\/p>\n To get tickets, see the full lineup, or find more information about how to attend the event, visit outfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n