Tier 3
San Diego, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
FilmOut San Diego will be presenting the 26th Annual FILMOUT SAN DIEGO LGBTQ FILM FESTIVAL August 20-23, 2026. We are one of the longest-running film festivals in Southern California and the only LGBTQ film festival in the San Diego area. Our festival is well-respected in the
The main submission deadline for FilmOut San Diego is around 30 April 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to FilmOut San Diego costs from USD 17 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. FilmOut San Diego accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
FilmOut San Diego takes place in San Diego, United States.
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