Out In The Open Trailer – Gay celebs talk about being out and proud

Out In The Open seems to have a simple but interesting premise, with gay celebs, politicians and other folks talking about being out and proud, and what they think about homo issues, and the importance of being openly gay in the public arena.

Now a trailer and extended featurette for the documentary have been revealed, with the makers of the movie setting up a Kickstarter campaign to get the film completed. They’re looking for an ambitious $75,000, which represents the final 20% of the costs (the rest was charity funded). The money will pay for ‘Post Production costs – Editing – Color correction – Sound and Music – Travel and equipment rental for final interviews – Print and Advertising – Distribution costs.’

It certainly looks like a doc that will be worth watching, featuring interviews with Olympic diver Greg Louganis, professional poker player Jason Somerville, actor and ally Eric Roberts, and various others, all under the direction of actor Matthew Smith, who decided to come out even though he’d lived in fear of losing acting jobs if he did.

Smith says, “Out in the Open began during Pride Week 2010 in Los Angeles, California as a way to prove to people that the LGBT community is not the way it has been portrayed to the rest of the world. I remember sitting in my hotel room watching tv and thinking to myself “I’m so boring and normal! These stereotypes about the LGBTQ community is bogus, why doesn’t anyone know this?” Since then, Out in the Open has taken on a life of its own, blossoming into beautiful true life stories that will leave you inspired to be out and be open.”

Take a look at the trailer and featurette above and below, and if you fancy giving some cash or just want more information, head over to Kickstarter.