🌈💜 Thank You from PACE 💜🌈

OUTnorthLA 2025 was an incredible celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication, creativity, and support of so many people who help build the foundation and legacy of this festival year after year.

 

We are especially grateful to Wendell Riley, our current PACE co-Film Festival Chair and Executive Director of the Robinson Film Center, for his leadership and vision. We also honor and thank our former PACE Film Festival Chairs—Adrienne Critcher, Bryan Sullivan, Baylor Boyd, Pam Brown, Jeremy Abbott, Brad Campbell, Sam Ortiz, and Gary McCollister—whose creativity and hard work built the strong foundation we continue today.

 

Thank you as well to Christina Ogea for capturing beautiful moments from our reception.

 

We were honored to welcome special guests and speakers who made this year unforgettable, including director Del Shores, actor Emerson Collins, director Jeremy Borison, Dr. Jaya McSharma—physician, writer, actress, filmmaker, and content creator—and UC Berkeley professor Clayton Critcher, whose insight and creativity brought richness to our panels and conversations.

 

Finally, thank you to our sponsors and to our incredible community for showing up, sharing in the stories, and making OUTnorthLA a space where LGBTQ+ voices are celebrated and visibility is amplified. Your support ensures this festival continues to inspire, connect, and uplift.

 

With gratitude,

The PACE Team