2026 Out On Film Preview Party

From the venue:

Join Out On Film and MAAP at May Peel on Sep 17th, the stylish cocktail bar and speakeasy inside Hotel Granada—Out On Film’s official host hotel—for an exclusive first look at the 2026 festival. Sip artful cocktails, connect with Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community and be among the first to preview trailers and discover some of the unforgettable films coming to this year’s festival.

Inspired by this year’s campaign, “The World We’re Making,” the evening will offer a glimpse of how LGBTQ+ filmmakers are imagining new possibilities, preserving our histories and shaping the future through cinema. Enjoy open networking, hear from Out On Film and MAAP, and get an exciting preview of the stories awaiting audiences during the 39th Annual Out On Film, taking place September 24–October 4, with online streaming continuing through October 11. Festival tickets and passes are available at festival.outonfilm.org.

Come raise a glass, make new connections and help us begin building the world we want to see—onscreen and beyond.

You'll enjoy:

• Open networking with complimentary glass of bubbly
• Light bites
• Fabulous raffle prizes
• Exclusive previews of festival films
• Inspiring words from Out on Film's Festival Directors 

Don’t miss this fantastic pre-party for Out on Film. Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and a cinematic night!

Agenda:

7:00-7:45: Open Networking

7:45-8:15: Welcome, OOF + MAAP remarks & film screening

8:15-9:00: Open networking, item raffle, & closing remarks

Transportation:

Due to extremely limited onsite parking, we strongly recommend using ride share for a smoother experience. MARTA's Art Center Station is a 5 minute walk from the hotel.

On-site valet parking is available for $20 flat rate. Self-parking available at LAZ Parking – Midtown Union located 0.1 miles from venue.