
When did the Outfest started in Los Angeles
The name Outfest was first use in 1994 but it was founded in 1982 under the "Gay and Lesbian Media Festival and Conference" name. They've been doing the festival for 27 years, showcasing the film and artistry involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. The Outfest gives 16 categories "Outie" awards for the finalist.
The different categories are:
1. US Narrative Feature
2. Screenwriting
3. Actor in a Feature Film;
4. Actress in a Feature Film
5. International Feature
6. Documentary Feature
7. First Narrative Feature
8. Narrative Feature
9. Lesbian Narrative Feature
10. Documentary Feature
11. Narrative Short Film
12. Documentary Short Film
13. Soundtrack
14. Freedom Award
15. Outstanding Emerging Talent
16. Outstanding Artistic Achievement
http://www.outfest.org/outfest/

