The Queer & Trans Legacy Initiative launches with this event, which is about elevating queer and trans voices, dismantling barriers, and creating space for 2SLGBTQ+ creators.
Join us for the Queer & Trans Legacy Initiative's inaugural event, featuring the FIRST LIVE SCREENPLAY READING of THEY. We want you there.
This is more than a screenplay reading; it is the beginning of something new, a way to invite others to hear and see our work. Join us.
Founded by Jo Vannicola| Event hosted by Heath Salazar
The Screenplay: THEY, a queer coming-of-age story on the street. After 15-year-old, Jadan, is thrown out of their home for being queer, they fall in love with Lila, and form a family with friend, Crystal Queer. They manage to survive the violence and threats while dealing with the daily grind of life on the streets. But one night, Crystal is attacked and Lila is abducted. Unable to forgive themself for not finding Lila, Jadan breaks, and is forced to confront their past, and their mother. THEY, is a story of resilience, of chosen family, and love.
Annual screenplay readings and national monologue calls are in development. Visit our website to learn more. Thank you.
QTLI. Building connection. Building a library. Building a legacy.
Volunteer and sponsorship/partnership opportunities available
Generous Sponsors: AFBS, Firecracker Department, Ink Canada, Daniel Shehori PR,
ME TOO/ TIME'S UP
Me Too is dedicated to speaking out about sexual violence in all forms. It was founded by Tarana Burke in 2006.
Time's up is invested in equity for all women, parity, economic freedom, and providing resources for girls and women.
Please visit: Time's Up Now
Margaret's Place
Margaret’s Housing and Community Support Services (Margaret’s), is a multi-service agency that provides a continuum of housing options to women living with mental illness and substance use, and innovative community-based support services for individuals experiencing intersectional issues tied to mental health challenges and homelessness.
Visit: Margarets.ca
outACTRAto
The outACTRAto Committee is dedicated to raising awareness about LGBTQ+ performers, our stories and our place in the industry and society. We value diversity and equality and we aim to be recognized, supported and valued as LGBTQ+ performers. We aspire to educate and inform our industry about realistic LGBTQ+ representation on screen as we seek a more accurate and balanced reflection of our rich and multifaceted community. We denounce and will work to end harassment and stereotyping of any kind. We will work to achieve true-to-life LGBTQ+ onscreen visibility of our culture and our stories, and to realize change in our industry. Vannicola spearheaded and chairs the committee.
GLAAD
As a dynamic media force, GLAAD ensures fair, accurate and inclusive representation that rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative an provoke dialogue that leads to culturan change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and envisions a world with 100% LGBTQ acceptance.
Black Lives Matter
Black LivesMatter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc. is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.
Black Women Are Divine video. From BLM Global Network.
Visit: BlackLivesMatter.com
Rainbow Railroad
Rainbow Railroad believes that governments around the globe should enact and enforce laws and policies that protect LGBTQI individuals and enable them to live in freedom and safety in their own country. However, until that day arrives, Rainbow Railroad is focused on providing solutions for LGBTQI people who need immediate assistance because they are facing a serious threat to their lives and safety.
Visit: Rainbowrailroad.org
