Vancouver’s queer film fest celebrates 20 years

Check out xtra.ca and OUTtv's video coverage of the opening gala!


Vancouver’s queer film fest celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and festival-goers partied in style at the opening gala, Aug 15.

“We’re proud to put on a festival that is so well-attended, so well-established now,” says Ross Johnstone, director of youth programming at Out on Screen. “We’re looking forward to the next 20 [years].”

Check out full show listings at queerfilmfestival.ca

OUTtv and xtra.ca were at the opening gala. Check out the video report below!

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