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Chicago Film Festival 2025 – 10 movies to see at the city’s

[Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival] Historic Film Festival, the Second-Longest Running LGBTQIA2S Film Festival: Celebrating Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Non-Binary (Enby), Gender Fluid, Two-Spirit Queer Artists & Filmmakers all around the world. Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters.

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See you at the (gay) movies! Reeling is produced by Chicago Filmmakers, a 50+ year-old not-for-profit media arts organization that supports independent filmmaking through education, funding, workforce training, and exhibition opportunities. From award-winning international feature films to social documentaries to experimental shorts, Reeling has always presented a range of genres that demonstrate the rich diversity of work being produced. The documentary program explores the world we live in with features spanning topics from politics to parties, films to cooking, and beyond.


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Reeling 2025

Reader writer Andrea Thompson's guide to the 43rd iteration of Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. Whether your interests lean toward animation, documentary, personal drama, experimental film, or comedy, Reeling has something for everyone to enjoy. Clark, Chicago Filmmakers, W.

It’s Reeling! The queer film fest returns for 2025

Don't miss Reeling The 43rd Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, happening from September 19 to 28 at various locations throughout the city. I've explored the exciting lineup of films and compiled a list of movies that I'm eager to experience. Join me in celebrating vibrant stories and voices at this incredible festival!. .


Reeling 2025

Festivals — Chicago Filmmakers

Reeling is the second longest-running film festival of its kind, and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films and videos each year. From award-winning international feature films to social documentaries to experimental shorts, Reeling has always presented a range of genres that demonstrate the rich diversity of work being produced. .

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The festival provides a unique opportunity for the celebration of these identities for a community too often misrepresented or ignored in mainstream film and television. HISTORY The first Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival took place in April in Chicago Filmmakers’ seat folding-chair screening room on West Hubbard Street. .

chicago gay film festival

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Ticket & Pass Info — Reeling — Celebrating LGBTQ+ Stories From Around the World. .

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Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival Historic Film Festival, the Second-Longest Running LGBTQIA2S Film Festival: Celebrating Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Non-Binary (Enby), Gender Fluid, Two-Spirit Queer Artists & Filmmakers from all around the world. .