About Us
MISSION STATEMENT
FilmOut’s mission is to empower LGBTQ+ individuals and communities, and to amplify LGBTQ+ voices in film and media by providing an inclusive space for diverse and impactful storytelling in San Diego. FilmOut enlightens, educates, and entertains through our annual film festival, select film screenings, and special events, where we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and complexity of LGBTQ+ experiences, values, and culture. FilmOut is dedicated to promoting visibility, fostering dialogue, and supporting emerging and established LGBTQ+ filmmakers as we work toward a more inclusive and equitable media environment.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to create a community where LGBTQ+ voices in media and the arts are celebrated, amplified, and recognized as vital to San Diego’s cultural landscape.
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Board of Directors
Board President
Robert Bouchard
Board Secretary
Kaleb Gabriel
Executive Director & Board Treasurer
Michael McQuiggan
Program Director
Jolene French, Board Member
Steve Gardepie, Board Member
Rick Goldenstein, Board Member
A-bel Gong, Board Member
David Gonzalez, Board Member
Julio C. Martinez Valle, Board Member
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Interns
Joselyn Martinez
Hailey Delia Jose
Directors & Coordinators
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Kaleb Gabriel
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Michael McQuiggan
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR
Rick Goldenstein
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Jolene French
BOX OFFICE COORDINATOR
Walter Urbach
SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR
Michael McQuiggan
INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR
Bradley Bond
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Steve Gardepie
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY COORDINATOR
Jolene French
Media Coordinators
Michael Mance (Creative Director)
David Gonzalez (Trailers & Video)
Bradley Bond (Grant Coordinator)
Martin Sanchez (Social Media)
RACIAL EQUITY STATEMENT
FilmOut San Diego recognizes the social, economic, and political injustices that are consequences of racism in our contemporary society. As an organization focused on LGBTQ representation and inclusion, we understand the value of standing for the equity of all marginalized individuals. We must continue to engage in intentional action to halt the oppression of people of color. We must also confront our own LGBTQ community’s struggles with racism.
We believe that all individuals are interconnected and interdependent, and we believe that resilience and strength lie in community. As such, we remain committed to remedying the plague of racism within the LGBTQ community and beyond.
FilmOut San Diego pledges to…
• increase the diversity of our Board.
• increase the diversity of our annual festival volunteers.
• increase the diversity of creatives represented at our annual festival.
• strengthen our connections and collaborations with area festivals focused on race and ethnic representation.
• seek partnerships with organizations who serve racially diverse communities.
