Arts

InsideOut film fest kicks off with packed house opening night

Organizers bring queer film fest back to Ottawa and hope to keep it here

By Xtra Staff • October 26, 2007 8:00 pm EDT

Ottawa’s first queer film fest since 2002 kicked off Thursday night. Capital Xtra’s Lara Purvis was at the opening, and she spoke to participants and organizers. Check out the video below!

On-camera interview by Lara Purvis, video produced by Lloyd & Brian Goldschmied.

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