Why Inside Out’s Andria Wilson decided it was time for a new voice to lead Canada’s largest LGBTQ film fest

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‘It feels like the right time for a visionary leader who is also more reflective of the communities that Inside Out is committed to showcasing,’ says Wilson

), plus an impactful film-financing forum and the kick-off of a crucial four-year funding partnership with Netflix. With one eye trained on her next move in the film production world, Wilson was set to oversee the organization’s 30th-anniversary edition this past spring, secure in the knowledge that Inside Out was stronger than ever – and would safely continue its momentum for years to come without her. But then everything changed.

I think in the past few months, the festivals and organizations that have made it through this period with strength and with integrity have been the ones that have doubled down on their mission and values. That’s what I want for Inside Out going forward.

We’ve very extra, is the truth about that. When we had to make the decision to postpone, that huge week where everything exploded, we were very close to having our full program locked. We had 100 shorts locked. We decided with the postponement, we wanted to honour all those commitments. There is some risk in the size of the program, but so far our sales are essentially in line with where they were for the in-person festival last year, which is deeply fascinating.

 

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