Spotlight Circle

Support Inside Out’s vision of connecting filmmakers and audiences by joining one of our exclusive donation circles.

For 35 years, Inside Out has championed 2SLGBTQ+ cinema, elevating queer filmmakers and enriching Toronto’s cultural landscape through diverse storytelling, inclusive community engagement, and meaningful industry connections. Your philanthropic support helps inspire the next generation of queer storytellers while offering Festival film hosting opportunities, donor recognition, exclusive screening invitations, and a full charitable tax receipt in appreciation of your generosity.

 

A diverse audience sits in rows of theater seats, attentively watching and applauding an unseen event or presentation on stage. The lighting is dim, focusing on the spectators’ engaged expressions.

 

Inside Out donors support our three strategic pillars:

 

Audience Engagement
  • Expanding our community reach through strong collaboration with external partners and creative ways to engage and connect with audiences

 

Programming Excellence
  • Elevating our programming by establishing recurring programs, expanding on digital programming, and solidifying programming-related communications strategy

 

Financial Stability
  • Ensuring a sustainable financial future through increased and diversified income streams, including community-led fundraising

 

To learn more about Inside Out’s strategic vision for the next five years, click here — and to explore the impact your support makes possible, click here.

 

 

Choose Your Level of Support

Insider
$600 – $1,999
Your recognition at this level provides:
  • A charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation
  • Invitation to our Opening Night Film & Gala with guest
  • Prominent recognition across platforms including our website, Festival Program Guide and pre-screening acknowledgements

 

Be an Insider Circle Donor

Leadership
$2,000 – $4,999
Your recognition at this level provides:
  • A charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation
  • Festival film hosting, including tickets to the screening for yourself plus five guests (optional)
  • Invitation to our Opening Night Film & Gala with guest
  • Prominent recognition across platforms including our website, Festival Program Guide and pre-screening acknowledgements

 

Be a Leadership Circle Donor

Champion
$5,000 – $9,999
Your recognition at this level provides:
  • A charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation
  • Festival film hosting, including tickets to the screening for yourself plus five guests (optional)
  • Invitation to our Opening Night Film & Gala with guest
  • Prominent recognition across platforms including our website, Festival Program Guide and pre-screening acknowledgements
  • An invitation to Inside Out’s Queer Brunch during TIFF with guest

 

Be a Champion Circle Donor

Benefactor
$10,000 – $24,999
Your recognition at this level provides:
  • A charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation
  • Festival film hosting, including tickets to the screening for yourself plus five guests (optional)
  • Invitation to our Opening Night Film & Gala with guest
  • Prominent recognition across platforms including our website, Festival Program Guide and pre-screening acknowledgements
  • An invitation to Inside Out’s Queer Brunch during TIFF with guest
  • An invitation with guest to an intimate Festival filmmaker dinner alongside featured filmmakers and members of Inside Out’s programming team

 

Be a Benefactor Circle Donor

Director
$25,000+
Your recognition at this level provides:
  • A charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation
  • Festival film hosting, including tickets to the screening for yourself plus five guests (optional)
  • Invitation to our Opening Night Film & Gala with guest
  • Prominent recognition across platforms including our website, Festival Program Guide and pre-screening acknowledgements
  • An invitation to Inside Out’s Queer Brunch during TIFF with guest
  • An invitation with guest to an intimate Festival filmmaker dinner alongside featured filmmakers and members of Inside Out’s programming team
  • Personalized impact reporting, highlight outcomes of your support

 

Be a Director Circle Donor