Funding, Power, and the Future of Queer Storytelling

Event ID: OE46966

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue: Urban Pour Social (Hotel Indigo)

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Summary

As Queer visibility grows, funding and distribution for LGBTQIA2S+ stories remain limited, especially for intersectional voices. This candid, solutions-focused conversation explores where financing for Queer film and TV projects actually comes from, who influences decision-making, and why certain narratives move forward while others stall. Industry leaders share independent funding pathways, power dynamics, and practical strategies to build sustainable systems so Queer stories can thrive at scale.

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