8:00pm
OPENING NIGHT GALA

Join us in launching our 5th edition of Fusion with these dynamic stories of inspiring personal journeys and the exuberance of youth. These acclaimed short films include the Outfest two-time award-winning short, PARIAH.

THE MATCHMAKER Dir. Cinzia
Things aren't always what they seem when a beautiful woman in a bookstore leads Darren to believe he's about to embark on a romantic journey.

MAKE A WISH Dir. Cherien Dabis
A young Palestinian girl will do whatever it takes to buy a birthday cake.

EL PRIMO Dir. Nick Oceano
A sheltered teenager visits his tough, older cousin in Laredo, Texas and learns a lesson about what it means to be a man.

KALI MA Dir. Soman Chainani
A suburban Indian mother delivers her own brand of vigilante justice when she finds out her son is being bullied.

PARIAH Dir. Dee Rees
A Bronx teen unsuccessfully juggles multiple identities to please her friends and family.

Plus: SPECIAL TRIBUTE to Cheryl Dunye

10:00pm
GALA AFTER-PARTY

An electric party with music that will make you move, delicious food from hot LA restaurants, and a hosted Absolut bar.

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