In The Pilgrim, Will, an architect living in London, begrudgingly returns home after his estranged mother dies. Tasked with transporting her remains to their final resting place, he embarks on an odyssey through the American West, and begins to question the man he has become. Available from Freestyle Digital Media Pieces of Us is an intimate look at the personal journeys of LGBTQ+ hate crime survivors who, by choosing to take their recovery public, inspire the survivor in all of us. The film juxtaposes the inspirational stories of recovery each of the film’s subjects (including trans ..read more

Romi O’s music is unique because of the juxtaposition of understated textures, relatable lyrics, and hard-hitting grooves. By the time she turned 22, the artist had relocated to Brooklyn, NY, where she had sought a fresh start in music. She co-founded the band “PowerSnap” to pursue high-octane punk and garage aesthetics. Eventually, she circled back to her initial fondness for ballads. However, the resulting sound is truly one-of-a-kind, still retaining more immediate elements from punk and alternative music but coming to light in a soothing, softer ..read more

Mae Martin’s very good month (you’ve seen that Brett Goldstein video, right?) continues with the news of their hour-long comedy special debut. The comedian is returning to Netflix with Mae Martin: SAP, launching globally on March 28. Directed by Abbi Jacobson, the new stand-up special sees Martin reflecting on a world off its axis — taking on everything from past relationships to an encounter with a mythical moose, the gender spectrum in Beauty and the Beast and beyond (including a Buddhist parable involving tree sap, of course).  The special, which was filme ..read more

Streams Flow From A River mini-series premieres on Super Channel (Apple TV, Prime Video) as part of this year’s Canadian Film Fest slate streaming March 28 to April 1, 2023, and is the first ever series to be included in the festival. It’ s an Asian-Canadian family drama and the first series for Toronto based queer director Christopher Yip. The six-episode short-form series is a drama about the invisible struggles immigrant families face while trying to make a home in the West. A freak snowstorm traps a dysfunctional Chinese-Canadian family together in their rural Albertan hometown, forcing th ..read more

This intimate and revealing 6-part docu-series follows LGBTQIA adult content creators who make their income through the internet subscription service OnlyFans. We peek behind the curtain to show the real life triumphs and struggles of our Click Boys as they make a healthy living. Discussing queer and cultural identity, body positivity, the business of sex work and sexual freedom, these boys reveal all – in more ways than one. SNAPSHOT REVIEW This series is composed of short interviews with various guys who are making a living, or trying to make a living, by taking their clothes off online for ..read more

An in-demand tutor for the East Coast monied elite, Ethan (Garrett Hedlund) lands a high-paying assignment to instruct a billionaire’s son, Jackson (Noah Schnapp), at a remote New York waterfront estate. Almost immediately, Ethan realizes that his student’s interest in his life borders upon obsession. As tension grows, Jackson’s accusations threaten to expose Ethan’s perceived dark secrets to his girlfriend(Victoria Justice) and the authorities. As sentiment turns against Ethan, it is up tohim, and only him, to unearth Jackson’s accusations and prove his innocence. Available from Vertical Ente ..read more

The annual Rainbow Ski Weekend is once again taking place at Blue Mountain Village, the last weekend of March, 24th to 26th, 2023. While many are thinking of spring flowers, there’s no better time to hit the slopes or partake in any number of off-slope activities and parties, many of which are open to all ages. So whether you’re a skier, snowboarder, or snow bunny, pack your bags and head 90-minutes north of Toronto to experience the most amazing and outrageous winter event of the season! We asked a couple of the performers to tell us about what they will be up to, both performance wise, and t ..read more

Young Emerging Actors Assembly (YEAA) are presenting a Demo Reel Screening on Friday March 24th, 2023. This free in-person event features nine demo reels submitted by members, presented in front of Casting Associates Kalene Osborne (Lewis Kay Casting) and Emily Johnston (Lisa Parasyn Casting). Invitations are also extended to up-and-coming Directors, Producers, and Casting Directors from Reelworld Black Entrepreneurs Program and esteemed Film and TV production programs across Toronto. YEAA is a committee for ACTRA Toronto members between the ages of 17 and 30 years old, and are dedicated to cr ..read more

Karen’s Diner is coming to Toronto for a limited pop-up experience at Trecce, 1792 Danforth Ave. It’s already been extended once, and dates are selling out quickly for this fun, campy experience. The diner is home to great burgers and rude service, and currently has multiple locations across Australia and the UK, with big plans to expand into the United States and Canada in 2023, following the successful opening of the first North American location in St. Louis. Customers can expect plenty of sass, great food, and a hefty sprinkle of bad attitude. As Karen’s Diner goes, the food is great and t ..read more

Outplay Films is an independent company based in Paris, France that’s exclusively focused on international sales, co-production and distribution of LGBTQ+ content. Below are three of their most recent releases now available to stream online. I Love You More After a year of online pillow-talk, Ben, a shy Kosovar teen, is exhilarated to finally meet his first (but secret) love, Leo. Consumed with passion, Ben carefully weaves the plans and cover-story for his much desired romantic tryst with Leo who is arriving from Germany in just one month. Everything must be perfect. Great news, Ben’s mo ..read more