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Official Selection at Inaugural Bilbao Web Fest
We are proud to announce that Out With Dad is an official selection at the inaugural Bilbao Web Fest in Spain. We are honoured to be named among the other official selections. The complete list of official selections can be found here! It is uncertain at the time if...
Director’s Vlog – July 17, 2015
In this vlog, Jason discusses the next two episodes planned for Out With Dad Season 4. One of which was filmed last May when CBC came to visit our set. Also, Jason discusses what it will take to make longer or more frequent episodes.
Proud part of Modus Vivendi – An LGBTQ Festival of Arts
Out With Dad has been invited to be a part of Modus Vivendi, An LGBTQ Festival of Arts in Kitchener, Ontario. Modus Vivendi is a regional theatre company based out of Kitchener-Waterloo that promotes and fosters LGBTQ arts. Through a variety of mediums such as...
Special Message for a Special Day
Today, a very special member of the Out With Dad family got married. Angela Cha volunteered behind the scenes of Season 3 in our art department. Like so many of us involved, she did so much more than just one job. In addition to all the beautiful touches she added to...
Official Selection at T.O. Webfest 2015
Out With Dad and Vanessa's Story are both official selections in the 2nd Annual T.O. Web Fest. We're very proud to be selected among the hundreds of submitted series to this festival, in our home town. The festival will take place over the weekend of May 22-24, 2015...
Making Out
The making of Out With Dad blog.
Songs in the Finale Episode
We have talented fans! I''d be on search for the the past few months for just the right music that Rose and the gang would be listening to at her Birthday/BBQ in the finale episode. While editing, I'd used Lara Martin's "Steady Beating Drum" as temp music to help me...
Behind the scenes of “Out with (Song and) Dance”
It is our proudest achievement, and the most challenging episode we've ever made. We were lucky enough to have Jess Morton, of The Press Pass, to put together this fantastic behind-the-scenes video of episode 3.06 "Out with (Song and) Dance". Enjoy! Share! While...
Director’s Vlog: First draft of episode 3.01 complete!
Tonight I uploaded my first draft of episode 3x01 to the VIP Facebook Group. If you'd like to see this episode now, like our donors of $50 or more, just visit our contribution page to learn how. We'll release the episode once it's 100% finished, which as I explain in...
Director’s Vlog: Fundraising and Editing Update
Our fundraising is going so well, that there's no reason to wait: I've started editing! Watch this video to learn about how our fundraising is going, and also it's a chance for me to say thanks to all of our supporters. Keep up-to-date with our fundraising progress by...
Background Actors Needed for Season Three!
We're in the middle of filming season 3 and it is coming along splendidly. We have a couple of days coming up where we're shooting all the school scenes. We've secured a great location that looks exactly like a school - except there is one thing missing: students! We...
Most recent episodes
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3.15 “Vanessa’s Calm”
Vanessa finds some stability while staying at her brother’s as her and Matthew re-connect over breakfast.
Out After Dark – bonus comic episode
During season two, there was meant to be a minisode of Out With Dad called “Out After Dark”, which I co-wrote with Kate Conway. Unfortunately we never got the opportunity to film it in time. This minisode would have taken place between episodes 2.05 “Striking Out” and 2.06 “Working it Out”.
3.14 “Pushed Out”
Your next mid-season finale. Rose and Kenny discuss Vanessa’s runaway some more, but are interrupted by Claire who’s furious about homophobic Brittany Robinson. Unfortunately, Rose has an encounter with Brittany too – and it goes far beyond harsh words. Please note: this episode contains triggers.
3.13 “Vanessa Runs”
Vanessa runs for her life. With no place to go and no one to turn to, she spends her first night on the street. This might be the longest night of her life. Will she ever find a little light in her darkness?
3.12 “Vanessa’s Pain”
Vanessa is still lost. She has no phone. She has no hope. She has no idea what to do next. And so, she wanders. She winds up back at the flop house, only to encounter more trouble. Please note: this episode contains triggers.
3.11 “Double-Date with Dad”
We pick up right where we left off… Rose is about to meet Angela! This is a big (and weird) moment for her. Rose first learned about Angela during the summer, she even recorded a video diary about it. But now what? Awkwardness ensues…
3.10 “Going Out”
It’s an emotional time for Rose, as she struggles to make sense of her mixed feelings of worry for Vanessa and growing closeness with Claire. Yet even with turmoil, life goes on and we find the light amongst the darkness… and even laughter.
3.09 “Vanessa Lost”
Despite having found a place to take refuge, Vanessa is still very lost. She's scared, and the people she encounters aren't making her situation any better. Meanwhile, her parents are feeling lost too - doing all they can to find her, despite the pain it causes. This...
3.08 “Catching up with Dad”
Rose and Dad are catching up while play catch on Toronto's Centre Island. While dropping ball on some secrets, the biggest shock comes to them when they get home and someone is waiting for them. Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! Les épisodes de Out With...
3.07 “Vanessa Alone”
When we last saw Vanessa, all the colour in her life has drained away and she chose to leave home. She hits the streets without a plan. Toronto is a big place, a place big enough to disappear, and be alone - if that's what she chooses. This is the first episode of...
Vanessa’s Story Trailer
A disproportionate number of homeless youth identify as LGBT. They are more likely to be robbed, harassed or assaulted than straight homeless. In cases of family rejection, they often have nowhere to go. Vanessa is one of these youth. Vanessa's Story is a new web...
3.06 “Out with (Song and) Dance”
Your mid-season finale is our proudest achievement. It's Out With Dad as you've never seen it before. Rose may be down but Claire has a cure for that. Download the sheet music here! Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! starring Kate Conway as Rose...