TIFF’s Festival Street is a celebration of film, creativity, and community – Sept 10 – 20, 2026

posted Thursday, September 10, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Toronto

The Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will relaunch Festival Street on King Street West for four days of free public programming celebrating the films, artists, organizations, and audiences that make up the world’s largest public film festival. From September 10–13, King Street West between Peter Street and University Avenue will welcome close to […]

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Vancouver Queer Film Festival includes 9 World Premieres, 5 International Premieres, 8 North American Premieres, and 25 Canadian Premieres – Sept 10-20, 2026

posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Vancouver

Out On Screen presents the 38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF), returning to theatres across Vancouver from September 10–20, 2026 before streaming online September 21–27, 2026. Featuring 87 feature-length and short films by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators from around the world, alongside parties, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and community events, this year’s Festival invites audiences to discover stories by […]

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Tracy & Martina: Goin’ Out West – two Cape Breton “influencers” do a mini-tour of Alberta for adoring fans

posted Sunday, July 5, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film

Tracy & Martina: Goin’ Out West follows two best friends Tracy and Martina from Cape Breton who have never travelled outside of Nova Scotia. When they hear promises of big opportunities “out west,” the pair pack their clothes into shopping bags and hop on a flight to Alberta to do a mini-tour with a local rock band. […]

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“Hunky Jesus” film explores the annual Easter celebration in San Francisco that’s presented by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (includes interview)

posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer

Hunky Jesus is the story of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and their infamous annual Easter Sunday tradition in San Francisco, and it recently had its North American premiere in Toronto as part of the Inside Out LGBTQ+ Film Festival. It was followed by a Q&A hosted by Sister Merry Q Contrary and Gay Jesus (Heath V. Salazar), along […]

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That’s a Wrap! 33rd annual Hot Docs Film Festival

posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026

by: Diane Slawych in Film

Nekai Walks (D: Rico King, P: David Mcilvride) won the Hot Docs Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary at this year’s Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival, which was chosen by an audience poll, and also includes a cash prize of $50,000. It’s the story of a 16-year-old boy (Nekai Foster) who beat the […]

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Nash The Slash Rises Again! – film premiere spotlights one of Toronto’s more obscure indie musicians, and includes a Q&A, record release, and live performances covering his music

posted Monday, March 9, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Film, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Nash The Slash: Covered is a one-of-a-kind multi-media theatrical premiere of the eclectic music documentary, Nash the Slash Rises Again! at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Friday, March 13, 2026.  The film uncovers the origin story of the sinister, masked Canadian electronic music innovator, Nash The Slash, who took his name from the killer butler in […]

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Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival features sketch and musical comedy, drag, storytelling, and clowns – March 4 to 15, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Monday, March 2, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Cabaret, Comedy, Drag, Featured Events, Film, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival  is Toronto’s longest-running comedy festival, now celebrating its 21st anniversary with over 70 high-energy showcases by more than 75 comedy troupes, spanning sketch comedy, drag, storytelling, musical comedy, and clown. Mark your calendar to attend Toronto’s Live Comedy Party as it returns, March 4-15, 2026 at The Theatre Centre and Comedy Bar Bloor. […]

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Song Sung Blue – heartwrenching story based on true events of a struggling couple defying all odds to make ends meet

posted Thursday, February 19, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Music

Song Sung Blue brings the remarkable true story to life by exploring the power of music and the timeless influence of iconic musician Neil Diamond. Based on an incredible true story, Mike (Hugh Jackman) and Claire (Kate Hudson) are two down-on-their-luck musicians who prove that it’s never too late to find love and follow your […]

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Upon Her Lips: Open Secrets – five lesbian short films that explore secret desires by day and night

posted Friday, November 21, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Lesbian, Streaming Online

Open Secrets is a quintet of international lesbian short films, the latest in its popular Upon Her Lips collection. These films aim to tempt you with secret desires in the brightest of days or the darkest of nights. Two schoolgirls in Iran try covering up a misdemeanour whilst a Spanish couple’s weekend retreat means navigating […]

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Male Gaze: Heavenly Creatures – four gay short films that explore faith and passion

posted Friday, November 21, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Streaming Online

Heavenly Creatures is a quartet of international gay short films, the latest in its popular The Male Gaze collection.  These films explore faith and passion. Forgive them, father, for these boys have sinned. Witness how the power of God works in mysterious ways, from sexual tension high up in the Spanish mountains to the castles of medieval […]

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