IndieWireJun 9, 2025

Big Bear Film Festival to Launch in September, Led by Former Outfest Director Damien Navarro
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https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/big-bear-film-festival-damien-navarro-announcement-1235130659/

Big Bear Film Festival to Launch September

The Big Bear Film Festival is led by former Outfest lead Damien Navarro and will launch in September 2025.

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IndieWireSep 28, 2023

Outfest Lays Off 5 Employees After Staff Votes to Unionize; Executive Director Damien Navarro Takes Leave of Absence
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https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/outfest-layoffs-after-staff-unionizing-executive-director-damien-navarro-leave-of-absence-1234910762/

Outfest Lays Off 5 Employees After Staff Votes to Unionize

The board for the LGBTQIA+ non-profit denied the layoffs were due to unionizing and that the organization is “severely impacted” by industry strikes.

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