10th ever Out North (Queer) Film Festival: the Queerest things seen on a Yukon screen!
This year’s theme is "Bring back the Sun: A Celebration of Trans and Queer Joy"...this year’s festival infuses our screens with radiant stories of resilience and self-discovery.
Each film captures the essence of the 2SLGBTQ+ experience. Join us in this cinematic celebration, where stories of love, identity, and empowerment unfold, promising a luminous exploration of joy. Together, we revel in the radiant light of the returning sun, embracing the beauty of trans and queer lives.
Each film captures the essence of the 2SLGBTQ+ experience. Join us in this cinematic celebration, where stories of love, identity, and empowerment unfold, promising a luminous exploration of joy. Together, we revel in the radiant light of the returning sun, embracing the beauty of trans and queer lives.
What can you expect this year?
- 4 feature films (including Kokomo City and Egghead & Twinkie)
- 3 local artists and performers taking the stage to bring you magic and cover your hearts in glitter
- 2 short film programmes celebrating Indigenous stories and stories of queer and trans joy and resilience. These programmes feature international, national, and local shorts.
- 1 all-round amazing community celebration where you will meet new and old friends, catch up, enjoy snacks and laughs together, and have the best chosen family reunion!
How can you join in on the fun?
ALL-ACCESS PASS means all-access AWESOME
- All (5) evening film screenings for one low cost
- Early bird pricing of $50 (a saving of $25)
- Early bird pricing ends March 31; $60 afterwards (a saving of $15)
Buy individual tickets for $15 each
$10 for youth (19 and under), students (with ID), and seniors (60+)
Sunday Funday (a magical museum and movie matinee combo)
A perfect blend of exploration and entertainment awaits! Dive into history before enjoying Egghead & Twinkie - a quirky, queer coming-out story filled with comedy and heart.
Suitable for ages 10+ (but still best to check out the trailer and make your own decisions)
Pocket-Saver Passes: Beat the Cost Crunch!
Cost of living got ya down? More than 50% of your income going toward housing? If you would like to come to the festival, but don’t feel like it’s in your budget right now, hit us up for a free ticket!!! We have a fistful of tickets set aside for each evening screening and will do our best to get one to you.
$10 for youth (19 and under), students (with ID), and seniors (60+)
Sunday Funday (a magical museum and movie matinee combo)
A perfect blend of exploration and entertainment awaits! Dive into history before enjoying Egghead & Twinkie - a quirky, queer coming-out story filled with comedy and heart.
Suitable for ages 10+ (but still best to check out the trailer and make your own decisions)
Pocket-Saver Passes: Beat the Cost Crunch!
Cost of living got ya down? More than 50% of your income going toward housing? If you would like to come to the festival, but don’t feel like it’s in your budget right now, hit us up for a free ticket!!! We have a fistful of tickets set aside for each evening screening and will do our best to get one to you.
The festival team
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Our Programming Advisory Committee
Antoinette GreenOliph Kiki Barua pb Redd Knight Kelly Vittrekwa Adanchilla Pauls Lepine Cailyn Fraser-Harris Islai Rathlin |
Our Festival Producers
Erin/Peter Corbett Selene/Glenn Vakharia Our Festival Planning Committee Sarah Kehler Kim Lisgo Alyson Stopps Fabienne Calvert Filteau Islai Rathlin |
Our Festival Family
A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors who joined the Out North Queer Film Fest family and are making this all happen!!
Call for ArtistsDeadline for applications: March 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
The Out North Film Festival is excited to announce a call for artists from the Yukon queer community. This can include storytellers, comedians, performing artists, and digital/multimedia installations.
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Call for Short Films and VideosDeadline for applications: March 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
The Out North Film Festival is excited to announce a call for short films and videos created by the Yukon queer community. Example submissions can include short fiction and documentary films, drag videos and art videos.
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Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair-accessible and has all-gender washrooms.
We do not believe that cost should be a barrier to attending the film festival. If you would like to attend the festival, but feel that financial considerations would keep you away, please contact us at [email protected] to make arrangements.
We do not believe that cost should be a barrier to attending the film festival. If you would like to attend the festival, but feel that financial considerations would keep you away, please contact us at [email protected] to make arrangements.
