In this issue:

I’ve had my wrist slapped and been sternly told to only pick five highlights from the 2015 program. I’ll try to show restraint but there are countless gems in this year’s Festival. Here's a quick intro to some of the finest.

Join Inside Out for an unforgettable evening with a private reception, Opening Gala screening of GRANDMA and our not-to-be-missed Opening Gala Party. Kick off the 25th anniversary of the Toronto LGBT Film Festival and get in a celebratory mood for the upcoming 11 days of film festivities.

Pre-Screening Reception featuring:
Bryce Kulak (Toronto). Kulak grew up onstage, acting in theatre and playing classical piano. An award-winning composer, he has performed with symphony orchestras and in theatrical world premieres.

Opening Gala After Party featured DJ sets:
JD Samson (New York City). JD is best known as leader of the band MEN and as one-third of the electronic-feminist-punk band and performance project, Le Tigre.

Bruce LaBruce (Toronto). The talented filmmaker, writer, photographer, artist and notorious bad boy brings his eclectic music taste to Inside Out to kick off the party.

Special performances by Storefront Theatre

Projection by Roxanne Luchak
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Pink Carpet Package:
* Private Pre-Screening Reception (with complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres)
* Priority seating in Cinema 1 for Gala Film GRANDMA
* Opening Gala After Party (with complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres)
* Commemorative gift

$80 Public / $70 Members (Extremely Limited Tickets Remain)

PURCHASE PINK CARPET PACKAGE

Reception and After Party features a Silent Auction in support of Inside Out programs.

Some featured items include:
Kelly Clarkson concert tickets (courtesy of Live Nation)
One-of-a-kind Festival artwork (courtesy of John Sissydude Webster)
Dinner for four prepared by an in-home chef (courtesy of Cardinal Rule)

Plus, fantastic silent auction lots with donations from Tanja-Tiziana, TIFF, Hot Docs, AGO, NewFest: The NYC LGBT Film Festival, Elmwood Spa, Gladstone Hotel, ASLAN Leather and much, much more!

Inside Out will be hosting over 100 filmmakers, actors and industry guests during the 11 days of the 2015 Toronto LGBT Film Festival. Here's a small selection of talent that will be in attendance:

A SINNER IN MECCA: Parvez Sharma (director)

DRAG BECOMES HIM: Jinkx Monsoon (subject), Alex Berry (director)

FRESNO: Karey Dornetto (writer), Jamie Babbit (director)

GAME FACE: Fallon Fox (subject), Terrence Clemens (subject), Michiel Thomas (director)

PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL MONOGAMIST: John Mitchell and Christina Zeidler (co-directors) and cast members

TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL: Tab Hunter (subject), Allan Glaser (producer), Jeffrey Schwarz (director)

THAT’S NOT US: Derek Dodge (producer), Mark Berger (actor/producer), Sarah Wharton (actor/producer), William C. Sullivan (director)

TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE: Mark Tewksbury (subject), Noam Gonick (director)

TWO 4 ONE: Gavin Crawford (actor), Maureen Bradey (director)

WELCOME TO THIS HOUSE, A FILM ON ELIZABETH BISHOP: Barbara Hammer (director/producer)

YOU’RE KILLING ME: Jack Plotnick (actor/International Juror), Drew Droege (actor), Matthew McKelligon (actor), Jeffery Self (actor/co-writer/producer), Jim Hansen (director/producer/co-writer)

By becoming an Inside Out Member you’ll get great benefits, expanded access and unforgettable experiences. Membership gets you discounted pricing on screenings and events plus priority access in the corresponding member lineup. Learn more and become a member.
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