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A still from makeup next to a headshot of director Claire Oakley. The text on the image says, 'Interview'.

Orla Smith / January 24, 2021

Claire Oakley on her genre bending coming-of-ager Make Up

First time filmmaker Claire Oakley discusses the dream that inspired her stylised, genre bending coming-of-age film, Make Up. Claire Oakley’s debut …

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A teen girl and teen boy lie together on the floor, staring at the ceiling. The image is accompanied by the text, 'Review'.

Alex Heeney / November 19, 2020

Dating Amber: A charming Irish dramedy about queer teen friendship

In Dating Amber, queer teens Eddie (Fionn O'Shea) and Amber (Lola Petticrew) act as each others' beards in 1995 Kildare, Ireland. Coming out seems …

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Alex Heeney / November 6, 2020

‘Camp works best when it’s played straight’: Bruce LaBruce on Saint-Narcisse

After premiering at the Venice Film Festival, Bruce LaBruce's Saint-Narcisse screened across Canada at Montreal's Festival du Nouveau Cinema. LaBruce talked to …

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Stills from three SQIFF films.

Orla Smith / October 18, 2020

Discover low-budget queer cinema at SQIFF 2020

The 2020 Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) displays an array of low-budget queer gems. Here are 3 favorites. Today is the last day for UK …

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A collage of images from InsideOut films with the name of the festival across the centre of the image.

Alex Heeney / October 9, 2020

No Hard Feelings, The Strong Ones and more to see at InsideOut

No Hard Feelings and The Strong Ones are two must-see films at the InsideOut Film Festival this weekend. We also review Canadian docs Sex, Sin, & 69 and …

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Stills from Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt) and Dating Amber, with the text 'Inside Out' on top.

Alex Heeney / October 2, 2020

From Ellie & Abbie to Dating Amber, a preview of the 2020 InsideOut Film Festival

InsideOut 2020, the annual Ontario LGBTQ+ showcase, goes online this year with highlights including Ellie & Abbie and Dating Amber. Toronto’s annual …

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