2014-2015 gratitude report

THANK YOU !
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IN THE BEGINNING
A LOVE LETTER
Thanking people is my full time job—it’s a job I love and one that
I’m grateful to undertake.
When you consider the thousands of people—filmmakers, donors,
members, sponsors, funders, staff and volunteers—who have
played a starring or supporting role in building Inside Out over the
last 25 years, there’s a lot of gratitude that needs to be expressed.
From the very beginning, our community of LGBT film lovers gathered to see our
faces and stories represented on screen, not as a stereotype or punch line, but as a
multidimensional and diverse people.
Written in the inaugural program guide is an edict which inspires me still: “It is our hope
that with the support of the community the Festival will become a permanent and
important fixture on Toronto’s gay and lesbian cultural scene.”
Now, with 25 Toronto and nine Ottawa Festivals under our belts—along with more than
one hundred first-time directors given the practical tools and professional guidance
to make their first films through our mentorship programs as well as hundreds more
filmmakers who have had their work recognized and rewarded through our awards and
scholarships—it is with deep appreciation I say thank you.
Your support of Inside Out and Canada’s LGBT arts community has challenged
attitudes and changed lives for a quarter of a century. While helping to foster change
in the world, we have also matured and evolved ourselves. We are no longer invisible
and I am proud to be part of an organization which creates spaces to deepen our
understanding of each other and ourselves.
For our next 25 years I can promise you Inside Out will continue to bring you the very
best in international and Canadian LGBT cinema that celebrates our lives and who we
are in ways that are variously funny, touching, empowering, entertaining, educational
and inspirational.
Thank you for helping us arrive at this defining moment in our history. I hope you will
continue to join us in the dark to illuminate our hearts and minds.
Happy 25th Anniversary!
Yours truly,
From the inaugural 1991 Toronto LGBT Film Festival Program Guide
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Scott Ferguson, Executive Director
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25 YEARS OF DEFINING MOMENTS
What are your favourite memories and film quotes?
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All of the men in L.A. are a bunch of 10’s
looking for an 11. On a good night, and if
the other guy’s drunk enough... I’m a 6.”
Patrick - The Broken Hearts Club
We search for our identity until we are
seven. I read it in Marie Claire.”
Hanna Fabre - Ma Vie en Rose
Camille, I’d love to see you in the
moonlight with your head thrown back
and your body on fire.”
Petra Soft - When Night is Falling
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Is it true you’re a lesbian? If you are I
understand, ‘cause guys are so gross.
I’m also going to be one, I think.”
Elin Olsson - Show Me Love
I am trying to understand why nobody
gives a shit THAT WE’RE DYING!”
Ned Weeks - The Normal Heart
Shade is I don’t tell you you’re ugly but I
don’t have to tell you because you know
you’re ugly ... and that’s shade.”
Dorian Corey - Paris is Burning
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TORONTO @25
The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Toronto LGBT Film Festival (May 21 to 31)
was a smashing success thanks to the perfect mix of films, talent, donors, members,
sponsors, funders and volunteers.
The Launch Party kicked off at the St. James Cathedral Centre in April with more than
700 guests getting the inside scoop on the year’s films and dancing the night away. Fast
forward to May and the Opening Night Party took over TIFF Bell Lightbox’s swanky
Malaparte event space with hundreds of attendees entertained by the dj talents of Bruce
LaBruce and JD Samson (Le Tigre)—just one of many fabulous parties this year!
The films did not disappoint with the freshest premieres, captivating documentaries,
top-notch films from Canada and around the world and one of the best LGBT
shorts program series found anywhere. The In Focus: I See Gay People series
demonstrated the evolution of LGBT cinema with a collection of films exploring tales of
horror, suspense and the supernatural.
Lily Tomlin shone in the Opening Gala presentation of Grandma. Hollywood
heartthrob Tab Hunter brought some Golden Era glam with the documentary Tab
Hunter Confidential. The Women’s Gala presentation of Fresno gave audiences the
chance to laugh along with Natasha Lyonne and Judy Greer’s sister act.
Local films like Guidance and Portrait of a Serial Monogamist led a strong contingent of
Canadian offerings that included What We Have, Transfixed, The Amina Project and the
Local Heroes shorts program.
International fare demonstrated how universal our community is with offerings like
Brazil’s Seashore, The Netherland’s Summer, India’s Margarita, with a Straw, Kenya’s
Stories of Our Lives and Thailand’s How to Win at Checkers (Every Time). In all, 36
countries were represented at the Festival.
As always, unforgettable documentaries played a starring role at the Festival. Docs
like Limited Partnership, We Came to Sweat and She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry
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reminded audiences of our history rooted in challenging homophobia, racism and
sexism—contrasting with the bevy of contemporary docs like Sinner in Mecca, To
Russia With Love and States of Grace highlighting the ongoing challenges and triumphs
our community faces both locally and internationally.
The Retro Screening Series, supported by the Pride and Remembrance Foundation,
played tribute to the rich history of Inside Out and LGBT cinema with screenings
including classics My Own Private Idaho, Pariah and The Wedding Banquet.
TALENT IN ATTENDANCE
Film talent adds so much to the Festival experience. Directors, actors, producers,
subjects and writers bring an extra dimension to the Festival at panel discussions, onstage interviews and parties. By delving deeper into a film’s subject matter and the art
of filmmaking, Inside Out enhances the audience experience and provides a unique
opportunity for filmmakers to hone their craft.
Inside Out is able to bring talent to the Festival thanks to our donors who see the
incredible value of exploring what it means to be a community through cinema. The
addition of the Awards Brunch created more opportunities for filmmakers to network
and engage with audiences.
Audiences were mesmerized at the Q&A for Game Face with Fallon Fox, Terrence
Clemens and Michiel Thomas as they shared their story about being trans and gay in
professional and amateur sports. In the Turn’s Karen Hutchinson talked about how the
queer roller derby community helped her young trans daughter find her footing—young
Crystal watched her mom from the audience with pride.
Other guest interview highlights included a new discussion about the need for a deeper
dialogue around gender-identity and transphobia within the drag community (Drag
Becomes Him’s Jinkx Monsoon), the need for allyship and improved conditions for
LGBT people in Latin America (Liz in September’s Eloisa Maturen), the value of a sex
toy budget (Fresno’s Jamie Babitt) and the challenges of independent film financing
(Those People’s Joey Kuhn—recipient of our Neville’s Nudge Artist Bursary).
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FOUR THE LOVE OF FILM
AUDIENCE AWARDS
The 2014-2015 Toronto Four-Play Screening Series continued the tradition of
satiating audiences hungry for LGBT film in Toronto outside of the May Festival. The
Series was originally an idea suggested by Inside Out members who felt the 11 months
between Festivals was just too long a wait.
Best Narrative Feature: FOURTH MAN OUT (USA) | Directed by Andrew Nackman
Sponsored by Suzy Zucker. This generous $2,500 award is presented to the audience’s
favourite feature-length film.
In late 2014, Lilting kicked off the series with a young man and his deceased lover’s
mother struggling to cross a cultural and generational chasm followed by the satirical
comedy Appropriate Behavior, the story of young partially-closeted bisexual IranianAmerican hipster in Brooklyn trying to find her own identity. The series then took a
serious turn delving behind the 2006 New York City headlines “Attack of the Killer
Lesbians” in the gripping documentary Out in the Night. Tiger Orange closed the Series
with the sweet and sexy family drama about brotherly love and resentment.
CHALLENGING ATTITUDES, CHANGING LIVES
Inside Out is committed to increasing access to queer film to our more marginalized
and under-served communities and in doing so, raising the awareness of the
organization to build new participation in, and attendance at, our initiatives and
activities.
Festival Co-Presentations: In 2015, Inside Out co-presented LGBT screenings
at more than two dozen film festivals across the Greater Toronto Area, reaching
approximately 5,000 audience members at other festivals such as HotDocs, the Reel
Asian International Film Festival and imagineNATIVE.
Youth and Student Outreach: Inside Out works with youth groups, schools and
GSAs to conduct presentations and film screenings to foster understanding and
inclusivity among queer youth and their allies as well as engage in discussions around
LGBT issues that will encourage greater awareness and acceptance among straightidentified youth and students. In 2015, Inside Out made presentations to more than a
dozen groups including the Triangle School, Supporting Our Youth, RyePRIDE and The
519 Community Centre.
Neighbourhood Screenings: This year, thanks to the financial support of the
Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Toronto Arts Council, Inside Out launched a new
program to partner with community organizations to present screenings in Toronto
neighbourhoods outside of the downtown core. To date, we presented screenings
with Scarborough Arts and York Pride with further screenings confirmed for UrbanArts
Toronto, Arts Etobicoke and Lakeshore Arts before the year-end.
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Best Documentary Film: GAME FACE (Belgium/USA) | Directed by Michiel Thomas
This $500 prize is named in recognition of the contribution of Elle Flanders, Inside Out
Executive Director from 1996 to 1999.
Best Short Film: IN THE HOLLOW (USA) | Directed by Austin Lee Bunn
Sponsored by Michael Leshner and Michael Stark (in honour of Mikey/Schmikey), this
$1,500 award is presented to a short film under 50 minutes in length.
CANADIAN JURIED AWARDS
Best Canadian Feature: WHAT WE HAVE (Canada) | Directed by Maxime Desmons
Sponsored by EP Canada/Canada Film Capital, this $2,000 award is presented to an
established Canadian artist for their short or feature-length narrative or documentary film.
Emerging Canadian Artist: Tricia Hagoriles (Director of BEAT)
Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank, this $2,500 cash award funded by the presenting
sponsor is awarded to an emerging Canadian filmmaker who is in the early stages of his
or her career.
Best Canadian Short: HOLE (Canada) | Directed by Martin Edralin
Sponsored by HARDtv, this $750 cash award is presented to a Canadian film or video
that addresses, in a unique fashion, LGBT sexuality and/or erotica.
INTERNATIONAL JURIED AWARD
Bill Sherwood Award for Best First Feature:
HOW TO WIN AT CHECKERS (EVERY TIME) |
Directed by Josh Kim
Sponsored by Bill Ostrander. Named in honor of the
gay American director, the $2,500 cash award is an
international prize presented to a first time feature director.
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40,300
Attendance at Year-Round Programming
and Toronto and Ottawa Festivals
567
members & donors
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World or
International
premieres
Economic impact of Toronto Festival
$10.9 million
197 volunteers giving
2,400+
28
=
184
Premieres
Canadian
and/or North
American
A CAPITAL IDEA
The Ottawa LGBT Film Festival (October 22 to 25) returned to the ByTowne
Cinema after the Opening Night Reception at The Bourbon Room with the majestic
screening of The Girl King. Guests were treated to an insightful post-screening
discussion with the film’s producer Anna Stratton. After nearly a decade, Inside Out
continues to build a loyal following in the Capital Region. In early October, the Festival
program was teased at a special Launch Event followed by a much-anticipated
screening of 54: The Director’s Cut.
Festival circuit favourites like Eisenstein in Guanajuato, Portrait of a Serial Monogamist
and Those People were joined by recent releases Hockney (screened at SAW
Gallery) and The Summer of Sangaile. Local party organizers Queer Mafia once again
partnered with Inside Out for a sweaty night of musical mayhem at Babylon Nightclub.
Fourth Man Out, an ode to coming out in modern American “bro-culture”, closed the
four-day Festival to raucous applause.
Inside Out proudly launched a pilot project to reach out to high school students
and other youth through film thanks to support from RBC Royal Bank. The Ottawa
In-School Screening Series presented LGBT films with facilitated discussions to
almost 200 students at three local high schools (Colonel By, Canterbury and Sir Wilfred
Laurier) as well as a screening at the youth centre Café Q. The goal of the project is
to work with young people to challenge stereotypes and build the next generation of
LGBT youth and allies.
With next year marking the 10th Anniversary of the Ottawa LGBT Film Festival, Inside
Out plans to capitalize on another successful year.
volunteer
hours
145
hours
8
minutes
films screened
38+ countries represented
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NEW VISIONS, NEW VOICES
GENERATIONS OF CHANGE
In 1998, with the support of Charles Street Video, Inside Out initiated the Queer Youth
Digital Video Project to provide opportunities for youth to learn video production in a
supportive atmosphere. The Youth Project provided young artists with the hands-on
access to the latest video technology—which historically has been financially out of
reach for most new filmmakers.
Hundreds of project participants, mentors and facilitators have helped prepare a new
generation of storytellers. Without the creativity and courage of filmmakers, we would
be sitting in the dark.
Re-launched in 2015 as New Visions with support from the Toronto Foundation and
Pride and Remembrance Run, the mentorship program builds on the success of the
Video Project with a revamped program to include evolving themes and focus each
year. In 2016, the program will include seniors interested in filmmaking in order to
promote intergenerational learning and a greater involvement of mentors.
New Visions is an investment in our community and deepens our commitment to future
storytellers to include honorariums for participants and mentors, a longer program
timeframe and the addition of an student intern to provide administrative support.
Success of the program means many things—practical skills development,
opportunities to network and a chance to strengthen ties within the LGBT and
filmmaking communities. It has also led to long-term careers in film for some of the
past 100+ participants and the production of internationally recognized work screened
at film festivals around the world and in classrooms for educational workshops.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Passion and generosity are hallmarks
of those involved in Inside Out’s video
mentorship project. We mourn the
recent passing of two of the most
passionate and generous: Kim Chee
Lee and Melissa Levin. Kim Chee, a
creative force and longtime Inside Out
supporter, was a participant of the
program in 2010 where intergenerational learning was a focus. Melissa Levin inspired
new generations of filmmakers as the first facilitator of the program in 1998 and through
her own work. She also guided Inside Out’s organizational and creative vision through
her role as a board member and programming volunteer.
“Inside Out’s video mentorship program
gave me my first chance to learn and
grow as a young filmmaker in a safe and
inclusive place. It’s an experience that
has connected me to mentors like Peter
Kingstone and Adam Garnet Jones and
has helped inspire my filmmaking career.
To be acknowledged for my short film
at this year’s Festival is simply amazing.
The support of my own community
adds so much meaning to my work.”
Tricia Hagoriles
Tricia participated in the Queer Youth Digital Video Project
(now called New Visions) in 2006 creating her first solo
directorial work. Her 2015 short film Beat earned her the
Jury Award for Emerging Canadian Artist at the
2015 Toronto LGBT Film Festival.
They are both missed dearly.
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LEADERSHIP IN LGBT ARTS
OUR LIVES ON SCREEN
Corporate, foundation and government support create powerful partnerships in helping
Inside Out fulfill its mission.
Member, donor and volunteer support are critical to our history and future. Growth and
sustainability are only possible through action—enjoying films, financial investments
and contributions of time.
“We have been fortunate to be the
Presenting sponsor of Inside Out Film
Festival for the past six years, and helping
to celebrate this year’s 25th Anniversary
was nothing short of extraordinary. Inside
Out has been a wonderful partner, and
continues to be the leading LGBT Film
Festival in North America. As the executive
champion of RBC’s GTA PRIDE employee
resource group, I am elated at our
involvement with the festival as it supports
artists—both locally and internationally—to
showcase their incredible work in a forum
that is truly unique and proudly Canadian.”
We are proud to be your sponsor, and to see
the incredible growth that the film festival
has seen over the years. Congratulations.
“We support Inside Out because the arts
are critical to the success and cohesion
of our community. Inside Out joins LGBT
arts and culture groups like Buddies
in Bad Times Theatre and the CLGA
in sharing our history, spotlighting our
continued challenges and igniting our
imaginations—providing much needed
spaces to laugh, learn and cry together.”
Jim Lawrence and David Salak
Longtime Inside Out champions Jim and David joined
Russell Mathew and Scott Ferguson as the Matching
Fund Challenge donors in 2014. As members, donors and
Founding Members of the Leadership Circle, Jim and David
help lead a chorus of supporters who believe in nurturing our
communities’ diverse stories.
Christina Dorey-Gray
Regional Vice President, Toronto North,
and Executive Champion, GTA PRIDE ERG, RBC
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FINANCIALS
THANK YOU
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY LE ADERSHIP CIRCLE
The Leadership Circle brings together new and long-time supporters who champion Inside Out’s goal of challenging attitudes and
changing lives through the exhibition of film and the sharing of our community’s unique stories. Their generous Leadership Circle
gift celebrates the accomplishments of the last 25 years and helps to lay a foundation for Inside Out’s next quarter century.
For the year ending December 31, 2014
REVENUE
2014
2013
Government and Foundation Grants
$314,747
$293,663
In-Kind Services
$261,784
$281,944
Individual Donations and Memberships
$175,869
$144,252
Toronto Festival and Special Events
$157,948
$148,834
Ottawa Festival
$45,857
$40,311
Corporate Sponsorship, Donations and Advertising
$150,668
$137,211
Endowment Interest and Other Revenue
$20,043
$14,569
World Pride Festival
$65,931
-
TOTAL REVENUE
$1,192,847
$1,060,784
EXPENSES
2014
2013
Artistic Salaries and Programming Expenses
$638,525
$554,688
Salaries and General Administration
$426,279
$383,162
Marketing and Outreach
$100,126
$101,210
Festival Awards
$26,643
$14,250
Youth Project
-
$6,308
TOTAL EXPENSES
$1,191,573
$1,059,578
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
$1,274
$1,206
REVENUE
E X PE N S ES
Auditor: David Burkes,
B. Com, CPA, C.A.
Full financial statements
are available upon request
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Neville Austin
Lawrence Bennett
Deanna Bickford and
Cindy Cross
Chris Black and Paul Butler
Connie Bonello
Carl Bremner and John Duwyn
Nelson Carvalho and
Zak Miljanic
Linda Chen
Andy Chong
Sarah Eckler
Christopher Field and
Changming Guo
Derek Hodel and Allan
Dorrington
Larry Hughsam
Dr. Richard Isaac and
Brian Sambourne
Gary and William Klein
Jim Knoop
Jim Lawrence and David Salak
Russell Mathew and
Scott Ferguson
Martha LA McCain
Adam Morrison and
James Owen
Ralph Pascht and Mark
Le Messurier
Joel Rotstein and
Frank Chester
Michelle and Amy Talbert
Anne-Marie Vanier
David Vella
Jason Wagar and
David Scrivener
Scott Windsor
For 25 years Inside Out and the Toronto LGBT Film Festival has sustained and grown, thanks to the support and dedication of our members
and donors. Together, we document our history, celebrate our diversity and chart a course for our community’s evolution. With deep
adoration, we thank all of our members and donors over the past 25 years including our 2015 Members, Supporter to Deluxe, listed below.
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Neville Austin
Michael Bellefontaine
Jim Lawrence and
David Salak
Russell Mathew and
Scott Ferguson
Bill Ostrander
$2,000 - $4,999
Daniel L. Bain Thornmark Asset
Management Inc.
Lawrence Bennett
Deanna Bickford and
Cindy Cross
Chris Black and
Paul Butler
Mark S. Bonham
Nelson Carvalho and
Zak Miljanic
Linda Chen
Larry Hughsam
Dr. Richard Isaac and
Brian Sambourne
Jonathan Kitchen
and Suzy Malik
Gary and William Klein
Jim Knoop and Ed
Piotrowski
Michael Leshner
and Mike Stark
Martha LA McCain
Donald McKay and
Jim Laughlin
Ralph Pascht and Mark
Le Messurier
Joel Rotstein and Frank
Chester
Joe E. Teves and
David Rankin
David Vella*
Suzy Zucker
$1, 0 0 0 - $1, 9 9 9
Connie Bonello
Carl Bremner and
Kenneth Holt
Jack Candido and
Howard Craven
Chris Chin*
Andy Chong
Michèle Clarke
Henry D’Auchapt and
Peter Harding
Ian Day
Daniel DeCosta and
Wade Rowley
David Duque and
Stewart Anderson
Sarah Eckler
Christopher Field and
Changming Guo
Murray Gaudreau
Derek Hodel and
Allan Dorrington
Harvey Kaye and
David Morris
KCLPAS
El-Farouk Khaki and
Troy Jackson
Emma Lewzey and
Ingrid Randoja
Andrew Mainprize
and Philip Kocev
Adam Morrison and
James Owen
Steve Nardi and
Kevin Meloche
Nelson Parker*
Will Prichard
Nik Redman and
Syrus Ware
Philip Rouse*
Ross Slater and
Wayne Smith
Michelle and Amy
Talbert
Anne-Marie Vanier
Marco Verrelli and
Marko Zonta
Jason Wagar and
David Scrivener*
Scott Windsor
$600 - $999
Dr. Martin Bourgeois
Roberto Bozac and
Steve Clelland
Allen Braude*
Bradley J. Campbell
Marc Charrier
John Duwyn
Dennis Findlay*
Elle Flanders
Greg Gibb - JJ
Productions
Rob Graham
Geoff Lawrence and
Neil Calhoun
Michael Leland and
Michael Loader
Greg Lichti and Garth
Norbraten*
Peter McNaughton*
Stephen A. Mehr and
Graeme K. Scott
Adrian Mitchell
Kimahli Powell
Michelle Robertson
and Naomi Brooks
$400 - $599
Michael Agnew
Lambert Boenders and
Barry Trentham
Blair Caines and
Brad Candy
Brad John Campbell
and Richard Willett
Adan Campos
John Clifford
Sam D’Alfonso
Karen Davis and
Susan Ewing
Michael Dorr
Alison Duke*
Bruce Ferreira-Wells
Kris Fortomaris and
Lee Sneddon
Shelley and Audrey
Fraser
James Giles
Stephen L. Gillis
Tomislav Harmic
Raymond Helkio
Bradley Hilderley
Vincent Ho*
Greg Johns and
Steven Churchill
Steve Khan*
Bruce Lawson
Tim Ledger and Jamie
MacDonald
Jennifer Lord
R. Lugtenburg
Jeanette and Brian
Markle
Rev. Dr. John Joseph
Mastandrea
David Matte and
Mark Gilbert
Andrew Pruss
Janis Purdy and
Diane Flacks
Pia Schmidt-Hansen
and Deborah
Berwick*
Andrey Shukalyuk
and Brian Ettkin
Shane Smith and
Terry Finn*
Verlia Andrea Stephens
Ayse Turak
Jason Van Tassel
Jonathan Warren
Mark Warren and
Bruce Lee
$200 - $399
Sachin Aggarwal
Gaelyn and Sylvia
Alfonso-Todaro
Michel Beauvais
Richard Berthelsen and
Jean-Marc Hachey
David J. Brennan and
David Dunkley
Daniel Burns
Andrew Chang
Mara Chaplin
Harry Cherniak*
Harold Chmara and
Danny Hoy
Paolo Cini
Kevin Cockburn
Sean Colyer
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Chad Craig and
Lucas Medina
Gordon Davies
Carol Deacon and
Heather Huber
Ronald Dieleman
Joseph Flessa*
Front Door Organics
Bob Gallagher
Gordon Gingras
Martin Gladstone and
Frank Caruso
Mac Gunter
David G. Hallman*
Denise N. Hammond*
Shaun Hanif and
Mark Churaman
Charles Hayter*
Michel Helie
Paul Higgs
Marc Hill
Wilson Ho
Adonica Huggins*
Sarah Hunter
Adam Hyatt
Leah Jaunzems
Kate Johnston
B. Kitchell
Mark Klajman
Samuel Laredo
Derek Leebosh
William Leffler
Dr. Ben Louie
Shauna MacDonald
and Brandon Coffey
Peter Mansour
Gilles Marchildon*
Chris Matthews
Charles McKee and
Joseph Hamilton
Keith Medley and
Michael Darcy
Nicole Minutti and
Meghan Muldoon
Mike Moores
Kathleen Mullen
Pearse Murray
John O’Toole
Adam Peer and Andres
Laxamana
Davey Perry
David Prendergast
Mitzi Reinsilber*
Siobhan Rich
Douglas Rienzo
Joel Rodrigues
Eric Ruppert
Trevor Scanlan and
John Farrell
Meg Shannon
Adam Stewart*
Ralph Topp
Pat Vandesompele and
Steve McKeown
Ab. Velasco and
Andrew Thibideau
Peter Wren
$10 0 - $19 9
Barry Adam
Bil Antoniou
D. Arcand and A.
Karmali*
Michael Battista
Rachel Beattie*
Karen Bell
Justen Bennett
Daniel Brown and
Diana Gibbs
Maria Calandra
Matt Caron Francino
Kelsey Cooper
Michael Crook
Sarah Declerck
Richard Durk and
Stephen Weiss
Bill Eadie*
Dionne A. Falconer
Sam Festino
Bruce J. Glawson*
Ilaneet Goren and
Selina Abetkoff
Timothy Gray
Douglas N. Graydon
Jerry Greben
Cathy Gulkin
Shannon Hogan and
Pamela-Jay Bond
Michael Hughes
Karen Kelly
Doug Kerr*
Chantal Lackan
Logan MacDonald
Don MacGregor
Owen McTavish
Federico Murcia
Gregg Murdzak
Brent Needham
Gordon Parker*
Sandra Pate
Charles Pavia
Pauline Pelletier
Darlene Powers
Debbie Read*
CJ Reyes and Blair
Sandover
Grant Reynolds
Micheal Robinson
Gary Rogers*
Janine Roos and
Christine Baillie
Michael Rudolph
Eric Schlosser
David Stephen
Kwame Stephens
Rahim Thawer
Andy Wang*
Martin Wasserman
Martin Wiener*
Philip Wong*
David Wood and
Jeffery Parker
Ralph Williams
*Members who
contributed to the 2014
Year-End Matching
Fund Campaign join
matching fund donors
Jim Lawrence, David
Salak, Russell Mathew
and Scott Ferguson.
We appreciate the
support of all our
donors and members.
We apologize for
any omissions.
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I N S I D E O U T A R T I S T T R AV E L B U R S A R Y P R O G R A M
Inside Out’s inaugural travel bursary, “Neville’s Nudge,” is generously provided by supporter Neville Austin so that a filmmaker in need
receives that extra “jolly along” to attend the Festival. Thank you, Neville!
ADDITIONAL
THANKS
Wayne Abell (Urban
Source Catering)
Dustin Aceti (NOW)
Jordan Akerman
Tarek Al-azbat
(Nella Bella)
Tom Alexander
(Mongrel Media)
Gunnar Almer (Swedish
Film Institute)
Matthias Angoulvant
(Wide
Management)
Robert Arnuco
Neville Austin
Alan Bacchus and
John Galway (The
Harold Greenberg
Fund/Le Fonds
Harold Greenberg)
Cameron Bailey (TIFF)
David Barnard and
Bruce Borysiuk
(Canadian Heritage)
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Christopher Barry
(Tourism Toronto)
Jean Bellefleur
(Canterbury
High School)
Mark S. Bonham
Charlie Boudreau and
Katharine Setzer
(Image+Nation)
The Bourbon Room
Michael Boyuk
(Filmswelike)
Allen Braude
Karen Bruce
Des Buford (Frameline)
Carrie Butcher (Ontario
Trillium Foundation)
Layla Cameron
Aaron Campbell,
Patrick Carnegie,
Jason Aviss, Shane
Smith (and all at
TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Scott Campbell
(HBO Canada)
David Carter (Canada
Film Capital)
Iyann Chan
Lindsey Cassel (Steam
Whistle Brewing)
Luanne Chan, Sonia
Sakamoto-Jog and
Chris Chin (and
all at Reel Asian)
Mickey Cirak
Jim DeLuca
Drew Dennis (Out
on Screen)
Felipe Diaz (Canada
Council for the Arts)
Michael Dorr
Alison Duke
Etcetera Youth
Cecilio Escobar
Christopher Field
Steven Fogal
Graham Fulton
Rachel Galway
Callia Garwood
Frederic Gentet (Reel
Suspects)
Parimal Gosai
Bobby Guhathakurta
(Pricewaterhouse
Coopers LLP)
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Calvin Hambrook
(Urban Source
Catering)
Blair Harris (Ministry
of Tourism, Culture
and Sport)
Blake Harvey
Mark Haslam and Lisa
Wörhle (Ontario
Arts Council)
Nancy Hastings (RBC
Royal Bank)
Elisa Hatton
Laurie Hawco
(Queer Mafia)
Brendan Healy and
Shawn Daudlin (and
all at Buddies in
Bad Times Theatre)
Scott Henderson,
Matthew Garrow and
Mercedes Findlay
(and everyone
at Bell Media)
Sue-Ellen Holst and
Glenn Sheen (RBC
Royal Bank)
Lauren Howes
(CFMDC)
Sarah Hunter (K.M.
Hunter Foundation)
Matthew Hyland
Calanit Kaplan
Jean-Paul Kelly (Trinity
Square Video)
Scott Kettles (Canadian
Lesbian and
Gay Archives)
James King
Peter Kingstone
(Toronto Arts
Council)
Jonathan Kitchen and
Suzy Malik (Light
Up the Sky)
Christine Klein
Melissa Koziebrocki
Sara Krynitzki (Toronto
Foundation)
Kerry Kupecz (Video
Services Corp)
Jim Lawrence and
David Salak
Claire Le Masne, Laure
Dahout and Sarah
Arcache (Consulat
général de France
à Toronto)
Deirdre Logue and Erik
Martinson (Vtape)
Gayle Longley (RBC
Royal Bank)
Sasha Lontos (Barefoot
Wine & Bubbly)
The Lookout
Sanam Madjedi
Bill Malcolm (NOW)
Gregoire Marchal
Russell Mathew
Scott Mazer (Gay
Ad Network)
Arti Mehta (Canadian
Cancer Society)
Chris McDonald and
Brett Hendrie
(HotDocs)
Amber Munro
James Nadeau (Boston
LGBT Film Festival)
Valeska Neu (Films
Boutique)
Bill Ostrander
Bob Parsons (Iceberg
Vodka)
Jean-Philippe Pelchat
Bernardine Perreira,
Alan Belaiche
and the Pride and
Remembrance
Foundation
André Poliquin (PSAC)
Lindsay Prociw
Debbie Rains
Dmitry Rechnov
Kaleb Robertson
Marie Robertson
Berwyn Rolands
(Iris Prize)
Joel Rotstein and
Frank Chester
Susan Rowbottom
Patricia Rozema
Jessica Ruano and
Morris Rothman
(One World
Film Festival)
Jess Russell
Jason Ryle (and all at
imagineNATIVE)
Shellana Sabandal
Ann Sandy (RBC
Royal Bank)
Denis Schryburt
Kathleen Sharpe,
Mathieu Maslard
and Thomas Vaughn
(Ontario Cultural
Attractions Fund)
Steve Shea (TLA
Releasing)
Tim Shore (blogTO)
Ty Smith (Community
One Foundation)
Wieland Speck and
Michael Stuetz
(Berlin International
Film Festival)
Beverly Stewart (Sir
Wilfrid Laurier
High School)
Jason St-Laurent
and everyone at
SAW Gallery
Jordan Tannahill
and William Ellis
(Videofag)
Philippe Tasca
(Outplay Films)
David Taylor (OUTtv)
Shelley Taylor
(Venus Envy)
Joe Teves and
David Rankin
STAFF
Executive Director
Scott Ferguson
Director of Programming
Andrew Murphy
Chuck Coolen and
the Pride and
Remembrance
Association
Maggie Tulecka
(Global Toronto/
Shaw Media)
Angelo Tziallas
Ab. Velasco
Lulu Wei
Ryan Weston
Adrien Whan
Bruce White (ByTowne
Cinema)
David Whitaker
(Tourism Toronto)
Andrew Wier (Tourism
Toronto)
Richard Willett
Alex Wilson
Gisela Wiltschek
(Global Screen)
Jeffrey Winter and Orly
Ravid (The Film
Collaborative)
Jordan Witherspoon
(PROUD FM)
Maxwell Wolkin (Film
Movement)
Suzy Zucker
An additional thank you
to all our photographers
who capture our
history and celebration
including our 2014 and
2015 photographers:
Krista Boniface
Gordon Bulmer
Karen Kyung Fuhrmann
Tristan Gough
Eduardo Jansen
Moe Laverty
Grayson Lewis
Johanna Martin
Marketing and
Outreach Coordinator
Clayton Lee
Christina Papaioannou
bec taggart
Greg Wong
Rem Zelaya
B OA R D O F
DIRECTORS
Jason Wagar (Chair)
Zak Miljanic (Treasurer)
Harry Cherniak
(Secretary)
Sujata Berry
Connie Bonello
Deanna Bickford
Chris Jai Centeno
Linda Chen
Jo-Ann Chiam
Kimahli Powell
Amy Talbert
COMMIT TEE
VOLUNTEERS
AC C E S S &
EQUIT Y
Elisa Hatton (Co-Chair)
Adonica Huggins
(Co-Chair)
Samuel Chow
Aisha Fairclough
Nik Redman
FINANCE
Zak Miljanic (Chair)
David Hazzan
Nathan Heinrichs
David Morris
David Vella
Jason Wagar
FUNDRAISING
Deanna Bickford
(Chair)
Connie Bonello
Carl Bremner
John Duwyn
Jim Knoop
Kimahli Powell
Mitzi Reinsilber
Adam Stewart
GOVERNANCE
AND
N O M I N AT I O N S
Linda Chen (Chair)
Jason Wagar
Harry Cherniak
HUMAN
RESOURCES
Joel Rodrigues (Chair)
Karen Bell
Dan Bryson
Harry Cherniak
Amelia Erin Pond
Amy Talbert
Ashind Thukral
MARKETING
Jo-Ann Chiam (Chair)
Chris Jai Centeno
Michael Dorr
Paul Gallant
Vicki Laszlo
Peter McHugh
Mandy McNeil
Daniel Navarro
PROGR AMMING
Chris Chin
Alison Duke
Rudi Garcia
Nik Redman
Meryl Warren
Toronto Festival Assistant
Sondra Petit
Programming Coordinator
Jenna Dufton
Grant Writer and
Director of Operations and Events Volunteer Coordinator
Steen Star
Winnie Luk
Ottawa Festival Coordinator
Jodie McNamara
Bookkeeper
Marie May
Technology Advisor
Kurtis Meister
Director of Corporate Sales
Brad Campbell
Guest Relations Coordinator
Kat Hidalgo
Publicist
Touchwood PR
Director of Development
Philip Wong
Venue Operations Manager
Debbie Read
Graphic Design and Festival Identity
Light Up the Sky
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
Toronto LGBT Film Festival | Ottawa LGBT Film Festival | Ottawa In-School Screening Series
PREMIER SPONSOR
FUNDERS
an Ontario government agency
un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario
PRIDE AND
REMEMBRANCE
FOUNDATION
PLATINUM AND MEDIA
BRONZE
AWARDS
DailyXtra.com
blogTO
Bill Ostrander
OUTtv
Grassroots Advertising
Canada Film Capital
Torys LLP
Iceberg Vodka
Entertainment Partners Canada
Urban Source Creative Catering
Nella Bella
Hardtv
GOLD
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
The Michaels
NOW Magazine
SILVER OTTAWA
RBC Royal Bank
PROUD FM
Professional Institute of the Pubic
Service of Canada
SILVER TORONTO
Charles Street Video
Public Service Alliance of Canada
Steam Whistle Brewing
219 - 401 Richmond Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8
416.977.6847 | insideout.ca | [email protected]
Suzy Zucker