Donate to Inside Out

Support Inside Out’s vision of connecting filmmakers and audiences by joining one of our exclusive donation circles.

For 35 years, Inside Out has championed 2SLGBTQ+ cinema, elevating queer filmmakers and enriching Toronto’s cultural landscape through diverse storytelling, inclusive community engagement, and meaningful industry connections. Your support helps inspire the next generation of queer storytellers while offering opportunities for Festival film sponsorship, donor recognition, exclusive Festival screening invitations, and a full charitable tax receipt in appreciation of your generosity.

 

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Inside Out donors support our three strategic pillars:

 

Audience Engagement
  • Expanding our community reach through strong collaboration with external partners and creative ways to engage and connect with audiences
Programming Excellence
  • Elevating our programming by establishing recurring programs, expanding on digital programming, and solidifying programming-related communications strategy
Financial Stability
  • Ensuring a sustainable financial future through increased and diversified income streams, including community-led fundraising

Choose Your Level of Support

Insider Circle
$2000 – $4999
Your support at this level provides:
  • A charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation
  • Festival film sponsorship, including tickets to the screening for yourself and five guests (optional)
  • Invitations to our exclusive Festival Launch Event and our Opening Night Film & Gala
  • Prominent recognition across platforms including our website, Festival Program Guide and pre-screening acknowledgements
Be a Leadership Circle Donor

Leadership Circle
$5000 – $9999
Your support at this level provides:
  • A charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation
  • Festival film sponsorship, including tickets to the screening for yourself and five guests (optional)
  • Invitations to our exclusive Festival Launch Event and our Opening Night Film & Gala
  • Prominent recognition across platforms including our website, Festival Program Guide and pre-screening acknowledgements
  • An invitation with guest to Inside Out’s Queer Brunch during TIFF
Be a Leadership Circle Donor

Champion Circle
$10,000 – $24,999
Your support at this level provides:
  • A charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation
  • Festival film sponsorship, including tickets to the screening for yourself and five guests (optional)
  • Invitations to our exclusive Festival Launch Event and our Opening Night Film & Gala
  • Prominent recognition across platforms including our website, Festival Program Guide and pre-screening acknowledgements
  • An invitation with guest to Inside Out’s Queer Brunch during TIFF
  • An invitation for you and a guest to an intimate Festival filmmaker dinner, alongside featured filmmakers and members of Inside Out’s programming team
Be a Champion Circle Donor

Director’s Circle
$25,000+ 
Your support at this level provides:
  • A charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation
  • Festival film sponsorship, including tickets to the screening for yourself and five guests (optional)
  • Invitations to our exclusive Festival Launch Event and our Opening Night Film & Gala
  • Prominent recognition across platforms including our website, Festival Program Guide and pre-screening acknowledgements
  • An invitation with guest to Inside Out’s Queer Brunch during TIFF
  • An invitation for you and a guest to an intimate Festival filmmaker dinner, alongside featured filmmakers and members of Inside Out’s programming team
  • Dedicated stewardship and engagement, including personalized impact reporting highlighting the outcomes of your support
Be a Director’s Circle Donor