Out in Schools

Out in Schools is presented by Out on Screen, Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival. Launched in 2004, it bring indepedent queer films into local high schools in British Columbia. In conjunction with Gay-straight alliance, Out in Schools focuses on the serious issues that affect queer youth.

The purpose of Out in Schools is to reduce isolation and increase the safety of the learning environment for queer students in the community. Out in Schools aims to increase understanding through education to combat issues such as homophobia and bullying that threaten the safety of the classrooms for both queer and straight students..

There have been more than 42 school screenings across the Lower Mainland and reached more than 1900 students.

Mission Statement

Vancouver Out On Screen Film & Video Society promotes the production and exhibition of queer media art, creating opportunities for dialogue and education among diverse communities that cross class, age, ability, ethnicity, spirituality, gender and sexuality.

FirstOUT Young Filmmakers

FirstOUT Video is an intensive film program. The initiative brings independent media artists together with queer youth to work with them on developing their own cultural voice and producing their first video.

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Vancouver Out On Screen Film & Video Society

Out in Schools

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