Outfest LA announces the top winners in its 41st LGBTQIA* film festival
The 41st Outfest LA wrapped up on Sunday, but not before announcing the big winners to emerge from this year's festival. Outfest spanned 11 days, full of screenings, red carpets, panel discussions and workshops, all aimed at celebrating queer cinema. The LGBTQIA+ film festival hopes to empower storytellers, artists and filmmakers, who are often underrepresented in the entertainment industry.
The Paul D. Lerner and Stephen Reis Grand Jury Award for Documentary Feature went to "Anhell69," directed by Theo Montoya. This award comes with a $5,000 cash prize.
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