Inside Out is proud to be partnering with the Black Gay Men’s Network of Ontario on a free BOLD pre-screening event. The BGMN x Inside Out Panel and Mixer will include a 45-minute panel celebrating Black creatives in this year’s festival, and a post talk mixer allowing filmmakers and guests to connect and network.

Join us at The Lounge by Biktarvy (TIFF Gallery) for the Centrepiece Gala Pre-Reception, preceding the screening of our Centerpiece Gala film: Young Hearts. Enjoy an evening of mingling and celebration before the film begins!

The Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival enters its rock era for this year’s Closing Night festivities. Live performances by Lane Webber, DJ Shannyn Hill and DJ Torquil Campbell. With a star-studded lineup representing the best of Canadian music and film, this event guarantees a night you won’t soon forget!

Filmed on a shoestring budget by a group of students in 1965, Winter Kept Us Warm is widely considered to be English Canada’s first gay film. The latest in the Queer Film Classics series from McGill-Queen’s University Press, writer Chris Dupuis’s monograph delves into Winter’s complex history and legacy. The event includes the premiere screening of a newly restored print and a Q&A with Dupuis and director David Secter.

Winter Kept Us Warm: Book Launch and Screening

Monday May 27, 2024 7-10pm

“New 4K restoration courtesy of Canadian International Pictures, with funding provided by Telefilm Canada.”

Book available for purchase at: https://www.mqup.ca/winter-kept-us-warm-products-9780228020332

Inside Out is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Spindle Films Foundation to host a networking event for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse industry members.

The event will start with a moderated conversation featuring up-and-coming gender-diverse talent in film. Together, we will explore the significance of mentorship and delve into their personal experiences navigating the industry. Audience members will have the opportunity to engage directly with our guests through a Q&A session. Stay tuned for the lineup reveal!

Following the conversation, attendees will have the chance to connect with one another, fostering valuable connections and enjoying an intentional space for our communities to gather and share.

For Julia, facing life after the loss of her partner seems like an impossible task. But León, their son, is the fuel to keep going. Nothing is easy after Barby’s death, between the return of León’s biological father, Barby’s mother’s distant attitude, and the struggle to keep their restaurant open. Outstanding performances by a talented ensemble of actors add complexity and honesty to their roles, enhancing a well-crafted narrative. Directing duo Andi Nachon and Papu Curotto bring us a story about love, grief, and a little bit of family chaos. León is a tale about the joyous and difficult task of loving and understanding one another.

Canadian Premiere

Join us for Pitch, Please! as competitors present a two minute short film pitch to a jury and audience, with one winner taking home a $5,000 production grant. 

Following the pitch event Inside Out will hand out juried awards. The Canadian jury will present awards for Emerging Canadian Artist, Best Canadian Short, and Best Canadian Feature while our International jury will present one filmmaker with the Best First Feature award.

Join us for this year’s opening night celebration with a night of dancing, mingling and more! Enjoy a performance by our festival artist and music by some of Toronto’s top queer DJs.  Note: Opening Night Party access is included with your ticket to the Opening Night film. Entry is subject to capacity.

The RE:Focus Fund aims to address industry inequities through providing direct financial support to women, non-binary, and / or trans filmmakers telling 2SLGBTQ+ stories. Join us in the TIFF Gallery as we celebrate the World Premiere of RE:Focus recipient Sisters.  Featuring music by Soul Sista & more! Note: RE:Focus Party access is included with your ticket to the RE:Focus film, Sisters. Entry is subject to capacity.