A core value of Inside Out’s guiding strategic plan is that Inside Out is accessible and inclusive: a safe and welcoming space for filmmakers and film fans from around the world. We respect, reflect and celebrate our communities’ diversity and strive for inclusion of all persons.
Inside Out endeavours to be a leader in the film festival industry on the provision of accessibility supports for artists and audience members with disabilities. Click below on Industry-wide Projects for information on Inside Out led initiatives to increase accessibility. Click on Accessibility Practices to view our current practices.
Inside Out is committed to improving accessibility for all audience members by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers. The Reel Access discount is available for BIPOC folks, students, seniors, under-waged patrons, and patrons living with disabilities. Valid for regular in-person and digital screenings during the 2024 Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival from May 24th – June 1st.
For more information on accessible ticketing or to inquire about Reel Access discounts for All Access passes, please email us at boxoffice@insideout.ca
Physical Accessibility
TIFF Bell Lightbox is a physically accessible venue as are all Inside Out party and reception venues.
Support Persons
One support person accompanying a person with a disability will be allowed to enter Festival events and screenings free of charge, provided the main attendee has a ticket. Support persons are required to obtain a free ticket from the box office (subject to availability). For any questions, please email access[at]insideout.ca
Service Animals
Inside Out welcomes people with disabilities and their service animals. Service animals are allowed at our venues in areas that are open to the public.
For further information, please contact access[at]insideout.ca
CaptiView Devices
Captiview devices are available for english language films that have closed captions. These will be accessible from the TIFF Box Office.
Film Captioning
Inside Out is committed to achieving our goal of captioning or full subtitling for all films selected to screen at the 2023 Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival. In-person screenings will include open captions and ASL interpretation for film introductions and Q&As is available upon request. To confirm captioning for a screening choose “Accessible Titles” on our Festival schedule page, or check film information for any Digital Cinema screenings.
For more information or to request ASL interpretation for a screening, please email us at boxoffice[at]insideout.ca
100% of the films will have captions or full subtitles for all our 2024 programming, depending on content that is provided. In 2021, 69% of our features and 73% of our shorts were fully captioned or subtitled.
ASL-Interpreted Films
If you would like to request ASL interpretation (American Sign Language) for a screening, please email access[at]insideout.ca.
All interpreting requests must be booked 72 hours in advance.
Scent Allergies / Sensitivities
We encourage our patrons to refrain from wearing perfume, cologne and other scented products when visiting the theatres; however, we cannot guarantee a scent-free environment. Should you have an allergy to scented products and require a change in your seating location, please consult with our venue staff and we will relocate you to comparable seating where possible.