126 MIN
Made possible with support from
Storyhive
BC Arts Council
City of Vancouver
SFU School for Contemporary Arts
The intergenerational film project Troublemakers returns to the big screen for the ninth year! Reel Youth and Out On Screen present three new films by youth filmmakers documenting the lives of local queer elder “troublemakers” who inspire us through their advocacy and lived experiences.
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This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the elder troublemakers, youth filmmakers, and program facilitators.
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Out In Schools: Bridging and Building Worlds
Did you know that VQFF has a sibling program that brings 2SLGBTQIA+ films and dialogue to schools and communities all across BC? The Out In Schools team is back to share an abridged version of our Beyond Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) presentation with curious VQFF audiences! This special presentation will precede the Troublemakers screening and set the stage for understanding the importance of positive 2SLGBTQIA+ representation.
Gary Lising: Tito Gary
Ariel Paikin, Michael Brooks, Frances Borja, Emerson Cleary
Canada
2025
7 MIN
English
Sandy-Leo Laframboise: I am who I am. For that, I am.
Zay Williams, Bennett Ho, Ayden Holmes
Canada
2025
7 MIN
English
Stephen Joyce: Queering the World
Misha Avdeyev, Vitória Martins, Izzy Little
Canada
2025
7 MIN
English