Chicago lgbt film festival
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival winners &#; &#;Goodbye Mother&#; &#;The Many Lives of Kojin&#; Win Top Jury Awards
Trinh Dinh Le Minh’s heart-melting romantic dramedy Goodbye Mother (Thưa mẹ con đi) wins Best Narrative Feature Film Jury Award at Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival .
BREAKING FAST to Uncover, AHEAD OF THE CURVE will Close, Reeling, Chicago&#;s LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Reeling’s official Opening Night film is the romantic love story BREAKING FAST, starring Haaz Sleiman as Mo, a Muslim healer living in West Hollywood.
Reeling LGBTQ Film Festival Announces Line Up, Opens with THE SHINY SHRIMPS
Reeling LGBTQ film festival kicks off the 37th edition in the Fall in Chicago with an exciting slate of 35 features and 13 shorts programs, nearly all of them Chicago premieres.
Reeling LGBTQ Film Festival Unveils Lineup, Opens with HELLO AGAIN, Closes with SATURDAY CHURCH
Reeling, the second-oldest LGBTQ film festival in the world, celebrates its 35th anniversary edition from September 21 to 28 at Landmark Theatr
LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
In Chicago, Pride doesn&#;t end in June. You&#;ll find a entire calendar of gay, lesbian, trans, and queer events in every corner of the city throughout the year. Our city is home to some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from the iconic Pride Fest and Parade in June to one of the country&#;s largest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the fall. Check out some of Chicago&#;s top inclusive events throughout the year.
Spring LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
International Mr. Leather: This international conference and competition, held annually in Chicago each May since , includes speakers, socials, themed dance parties, and a leather market.
Summer LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
Andersonville Midsommarfest: This diverse neighborhood hosts one of Chicago&#;s most beloved street festivals each June. Midsommarfest celebrates the area&#;s Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ community with food, entertainment, artisan vendors, and more.
Chicago Pride Fest: In the historic Northalsted neighborhood, Chicago&#;s Pride Fest in June is a massive two-day
Queer Film Festivals to Bookmark
Are you a queer filmmaker ready to showcase your latest project?
In celebration of Pride Month, we’ve curated a list of essential queer film festivals to get you started. These festivals—from historic institutions to exciting newcomers—are dedicated to celebrating and amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices in cinema.
Most queer film festivals now offer virtual screening options alongside in-person events, so no matter where you’re based, you can engage with these communities.
Frameline
Dates: June 18–28,
No roundup of LGBTQ film festivals would be verb without Frameline—the longest-running queer film festival in the world.
Frameline has championed LGBTQIA+ cinema since and remains the only BAFTA-qualifying queer film festival on this list. They also operate a nonprofit distribution program dedicated to LGBTQIA+ films.
Deadline entry date: December 4, (Earlybird), January 24, (Regular), February 14, (Late), March 5, (Extended).
Deadline entry fee: $35 (Earlybird), $50 (Regular), $70 (Late), and $85 (Extended). Discounts available fo