Photos from Outfest 2017

Exterior of the Directors Guild of America building in West Hollywood, primary venue of Outfest. Thursday, July 6, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Director Lori Kaye (left) at the world premiere of her documentary "Kevyn Aucoin: Beauty & The Beast in Me" about the celebrated makeup artist at the DGA on Friday, July 7, 2017. To her left is actress Andie MacDowell, a close friend of Aucoin, Outfest director of programming Lucy Mukerjee-Brown and Outfest executive director Christopher Racster. Photo by Matt Carey

Actress Andie MacDowell at the world premiere of the documentary "Kevin Aucoin: Beauty & The Beast in Me," about the late makeup artist. To her right in the background is P.J. Wolff, who edited the film. West Hollywood, California, Friday, July 7, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Actress Cheri Oteri at the world premiere of "Kevyn Aucoin: Beauty & The Beast in Me" on Friday, July 7, 2017. She became close friends with Aucoin in the years before the makeup artist's death in 2002. Photo by Matt Carey

The cast and creative team of "Cock N' Bull 2" before the premiere of the film which played in the Boys Shorts program Saturday, July 8, 2017. In back row, center, wearing glasses is director Nathan Adloff. Photo by Matt Carey

Directors, producers and cast members of the films in the Boys Shorts program participate in a Q&A following their screening on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Christian Coppola, director of "Him," which premiered as part of the Boys Shorts program on Saturday, July 7, 2017. To his left is actress Chelsea Lopez, who stars in the film. (No i.d. as yet for the man at left). Photo by Matt Carey

Actor-director Jordan Firstman (left) and actor-writer Charles Rogers at the premiere of their film "Men Don't Whisper," which played in the Boys Shorts program on Saturday, July 9, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Director David France (center) takes part in a Q&A following the premiere of his documentary "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson" on Sunday, July 9, 2017. To his right is co-writer Mark Blane. To his left is Alonso Duralde, Outfest senior programmer, who moderated the discussion. Photo by Matt Carey

Actor Cheyenne Jackson attends the Outfest premiere of "Hello Again," the movie adaptation of the off-Broadway musical. Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Actor Nolan Gerard Funk attends the Outfest premiere of the musical "Hello Again," directed by Tom Gustafson. Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Actor Al Calderon attends the Outfest premiere of the musical "Hello Again" on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Director Tom Gustafson (left) and writer-editor Cory Krueckeberg attend the Outfest premiere of their musical "Hello Again." The film is based on the off-Broadway show, featuring music by composer Michael John LaChiusa. Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Actress Jenny Ushkowitz enjoys a laugh on the Outfest red carpet for "Hello Again." She stars in the musical along with Cheyenne Jackson, Audra McDonald, Martha Plimpton, Nolan Gerard Funk, Al Calderon and others. Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Actor Maxwell Caulfield on the red carpet for the premiere of "The Fabulous Allan Carr," a documentary about the late Hollywood and Broadway producer. It was Carr who cast Caulfield in the sequel to "Grease," opposite Michelle Pfeiffer. Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Jeffrey Schwarz, director of the documentary "The Fabulous Allan Carr," arrives for the Outfest premiere of the film. Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Writer Bruce Vilanch attends the Outfest premiere of the documentary "The Fabulous Allan Carr." He worked on the 1989 Academy Awards telecast that Carr produced, but NOT on the disastrous opening number of the show that featured Rob Lowe and Snow White. Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Bruce Vilanch models one of his signature t-shirts at the Outfest premiere of "The Fabulous Allan Carr." Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

John Boccardo, producer of the documentary "The Fabulous Allan Carr," wears a caftan to the Outfest premiere of the film, in honor of Carr. The late Hollywood producer owned a collection of about a thousand caftans. Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Writer and radio host Frank DeCaro on the red carpet for the Outfest premiere of "The Fabulous Allan Carr." Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

The creative team behind "The Fabulous Allan Carr" at the Outfest premiere of the film. L-R: executive producer David Permut, producer John Boccardo, Director Jeffrey Schwarz, co-producer Taki Oldham, co-producer Larry Spitler, associate producer Lotti Pharriss Knowles. Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Director Christian Coppola on the mic at a Q&A following the Boys Shorts program. His film "Him" premiered as part of the shorts selection Saturday, July 8, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

Director David France enjoys a beverage at a reception following the Outfest premiere of his documentary "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson," Sunday, July 9, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey