Press Release

Inside Out Announces its 2024 RE:Focus Fund Recipients

Two people lie close together, sleeping peacefully. One rests their head on the other's chest. Soft blue and purple lighting creates a calm, intimate atmosphere.
Hold Me Close (2025)

Inside Out reveals the 2024 recipients of the RE:Focus Fund supporting post-production and promotion, with the 14 grantees hailing from Canada, the U.S. Pakistan, Chile and Singapore.

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“The incredible range of Canadian and international projects selected this year underscores the importance of supporting queer voices globally. We’re proud and honored to play a role in helping these filmmakers bring their powerful stories to the screen, further enriching the landscape of queer cinema.” – Jenna Dufton, Festival Director

The full list of grantees and projects

The Archivist: Sur Rodney (Sur)
Director: Tricia Hagoriles (Canada)
Documentary Feature

baby fat
Director: Iris Kim (Canada)
Narrative Short

The Encampment
Directors: Gaia Caramazza, Kira Boden-Gologorsky (U.S.)
Documentary Short

Forest Echoes
Director: Eva Grant (Canada)
Narrative Short

Full Month
Director: Ash Goh Hua (Singapore)
Narrative Short

Hold Me Close
Directors: Aurora Brachman, LaTajh Weaver (U.S.)
Documentary Short

If We Met Now
Director: Halen King (Canada)
Narrative Short

Munchies
Director: Brittany Alexia Young (U.S.)
Narrative Short

The Nobles
Director: Khaula Malik (Pakistan)
Documentary Feature

Phranc: The Butch Closet
Director: Paige Gratland (Canada)
Documentary Short

Understanding Myself as an Amphibian
Director: Maxwell Matchim (Canada)
Documentary Short

Four teens gather outside at night; one holds a lighter with a small flame, while the others smile and laugh, creating a warm, friendly, and playful atmosphere.
Munchies
A person with short, wavy hair and earrings smiles gently while looking at a smartphone. They wear a gray shirt and rings, with one hand resting on their shoulder. The background is blurred greenery.
baby fat

Learn more about the RE:Focus Fund