For over 30 years, Inside Out has been a space to discover the best in 2SLGBTQ+ stories from Canada and around the world and an incubator for queer talent, providing growth, mentorship, connection and opportunity through critical industry programming.
Admit All, Inside Out’s core fundraising initiative, helps us ensure the festival remains a home to all 2SLGBTQ+ filmmakers and a haven for all 2SLGBTQ+ film lovers for years to come. Admit All directs your support where it’s needed most and helps bolster four strategic festival pillars:
Industry Development
Supporting Industry Development helps Inside Out cultivate the current and next generation of 2SLGBTQ+ filmmakers, address inequities and gaps in the mainstream film industry, and offer funding and opportunities for emerging filmmakers and mid-level talent to develop skills for success through the following initiatives:
- Film Finance Forum
- Industry Programming
- Telefilm Talent to Watch
- Out on Set
- Re:Focus Fund
- Emerging Artist Program
Programming and Exhibition
Support towards Programming and Exhibition allows Inside Out to continue to provide innovative programming through the following initiatives:
- Annual Toronto Festival
- Year-round screenings across Ontario
- The Inside Out Screening Room
Equity and Accessibility
Donations made towards Equity and Accessibility help Inside Out in its commitment to equity and accessibility through the following services
- Physical Accessibility
- Support Persons
- Service Animals
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Film Captioning, subtitled Films
- ASL-Interpreted Events
- Relaxed Screenings
- Reel Access Project + Accessibility Resource Guide
- Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Supporting Community Engagement helps Inside Out foster authentic outreach that ensures that all audience members feel a sense of belonging at the festival through the following initiatives:
- Community Outreach program providing free screenings for underserved communities
- The Library (Inside Out’s youth-focused educational resource platform)
- Free Youth and Senior Matinees
- Annual free Youth Day screenings
These pillars are designed to help Inside Out achieve its strategic vision and maximize the impact of your support. You can direct your donation to all four pillars equality or a specific area of your interest by clicking here.
Set up a monthly donation of $25.00 or more to Inside Out and receive exclusive invitations to member and donor events and complimentary year-round early access. All donations $25.00 and above will receive a tax receipt at year’s end.