About Us

Inside Out is a not-for-profit registered charity that exists to challenge attitudes and change lives through the promotion, production and exhibition of film made by and about 2SLGBTQ+ people of all ages, races and abilities.
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Photo by Yi Shi

For more than three decades, Inside Out has brought Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community together in celebration of the best queer film from Canada and around the world. Through our annual Festival in Toronto, our filmmaker initiatives, our youth engagement and our year-round events and screenings, Inside Out is engaged every day in challenging attitudes and changing lives.

Our Vision

Inside Out seeks to be:

    • an innovative leader in the production, exhibition and promotion of 2SLGBTQ+ film
    • an incubator and support for 2SLGBTQ+ filmmakers both emerging and established
    • a leading advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ issues using the medium of film
    • an inclusive cultural gathering place for Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ communities

 

Our Core Values

Innovation

We give our audience new opportunities to engage with 2SLGBTQ+ stories through the medium of film. We are constantly improving our programming and efficiency of operations by adopting new technologies and systems.

 

Excellence

We are committed to seeking out the best 2SLGBTQ+ stories from around the world and providing audiences with unique film-based experiences.

 

Community

We play a vital role in the social, educational and cultural health of our communities by connecting them with their stories. We are dedicated to reflecting and expanding the dialogue within the 2SLGBTQ+ communities in collaboration with other organizations.

 

Inclusion

Inside Out is accessible and inclusive: a safe and welcoming space for filmmakers and film fans from around the world. We at Inside Out respect, reflect and celebrate our communities’ diversity and strive for inclusion of all persons.

 

A Note on Language

Throughout this website and messaging on other platforms, we primarily use the acronym 2SLGBTQ+ to refer to those of diverse sexualities, gender identities and expressions. Inside Out recognizes and acknowledges all identities and expressions within the larger spectrum.

It is never our intention to be less than inclusive with shortening of the acronym to 2SLGBTQ+, and we are open to feedback from our constituents regarding best future use of the spectrum acronym both in our operating name and our public promotions.

Reports & Publications

A snapshot of our year—celebrating impact, closing campaigns, and charting the course ahead.

2024
2023
2020-2025
2020 – 12 month extension
2018-2020

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Contact us

Head Office

219–401 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8

 

General Information

416-977-6847 x0
inside@insideout.ca

 

Festival Submissions

submissions@insideout.ca

 

Media & Industry Accreditation

guest@insideout.ca

 

Sponsorship

anna@insideout.ca

 

Ticketing

boxoffice@insideout.ca

 

Promotions & social media

community@insideout.ca