Deadline: 18-Jul-25
The Inside Out has launched its RE: Focus Fund to address industry inequities through providing direct financial support to women, non-binary, and/or trans filmmakers telling 2SLGBTQ+ stories.
The fund has distributed more than $300,000 in festival travel grants and professional development programs for filmmakers since its creation.
Funding Information
- Films with a runtime of 59 minutes or less will be eligible for up to $2,000 CAD.
- Films with a runtime of 60 minutes or more will be eligible for up to $3,000 CAD.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are given only to projects in the post-production stage. Applicants are required to submit a rough cut when applying. Projects will be automatically disqualified if a rough cut is not provided.
- Projects in development, script development, pre-production, or production will not be considered.
- Films must be written AND directed by women, non-binary, and/or trans creators and feature 2SLGBTQ+ content. Projects that show a commitment to centering QTBIPOC stories and inclusion in the hiring of their cast and crew will be given priority.
- Grants will be given to narrative, documentary, and experimental films of any length or genre.
- Canadian and International films are eligible; however, please be aware that funds will be dispersed in Canadian dollars.
- Selected films are required to include the RE: Focus logo in the credits.
- All completed films should be submitted for consideration for the 2025 Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival.
Application Requirements
- Submit a rough cut of your project and a written application in a PDF document outlining the following:
- Synopsis (250 words max)
- Filmmaker Statement (250 words max)
- Link to Rough Cut (Vimeo or other streaming link only)
- Key Cast and Crew
- Budget, including Post-Production (Top Sheet only)
For more information, visit Inside Out.