Mission Statement

The Vancouver Out On Screen Film and Video Society develops and supports programs that advance queer communities through education and cultural expression.

Description

What began in 1988 as a small film festival has evolved into a year-round multi-faceted queer arts organization with the following core programs:

Vancouver Queer Film Festival
Celebrating the best in independent queer cinema the Vancouver Queer Film Festival is Vancouver's second largest film festival. The Festival hosts a variety of performances, workshops, and parties; facilitating a unique community space for 11 days each August.

Out in Schools
This youth education program brings independent queer film into BC high schools to initiate discussions with students about school safety, homophobia and bullying.

Queer History Project
The Queer History Project aims to produce a lasting body of work that will enable our communities' stories to assume their rightful place in Canadian history. This is accomplished through the commissioning of films and interactive art.

Address

405 - 207 West Hastings Street
VANCOUVER, BC
CA
V6B1H7

Contact Information

Contact Name:Leslie Thompson, Individual Giving
Email:leslie@outonscreen.com
Website:outonscreen.com