Queer teen shows offer diverse LGBTQ+ representation, showcasing relationships and struggles for teen and young adult audiences. Shows like Degrassi: Next Class and Love, Victor explore coming out ...

But despite the risks, there can be benefits to finding communities online, especially for LGBTQ+ teens and young adults ... or even anyone in the LGBTQ community,” he added.

Teens between the ages of 13 and 15 need parental permission to change the setting. Mashable previously reported on claims made by adult LGBTQ creators that Instagram has shadowbanned their content.

Misha Osherovich and Nico Carney star in writer-director Siobhan McCarthy's feature that premieres Sunday at the fest.