Out on Screen Announces New Development and Communications Director, fanny kearse

Out on Screen is thrilled to welcome fanny kearse (she/they) as our new Development & Communications Director. fanny is a values-driven arts leader with a strong background in fundraising, storytelling, and community engagement. fanny began her career with the Shania Twain Children’s Foundation where she led campaigns raising over $50,000 and helped secure $200,000 in grant funding.

After moving to Vancouver, they served as Communications & Production Director for Vines Art Festival, where they led communications for a ten-day outdoor arts festival and oversaw fundraising for the Artist Survival & Healing Fund, securing more than $40,000 while growing a network of 2,000+ engaged subscribers and donors.

A creative producer and strategic builder, fanny most recently co-created & project managed the independent docuseries Glimmers, securing $20,000 in grants & sponsorships to support equitable artist compensation. With experience spanning arts organizations and philanthropy, they bring a collaborative, community-rooted approach to strengthening Out on Screen’s impact and sustainability.