Experience the power of queer cinema at Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, returning for its 44th year. As the second-longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival in the world, Reeling has grown from a humble 1981 screening room into a celebrated cultural legacy, proving that queer media matters because our community continually shows up to bring these stories from the page to the big screen.

This year’s 11-day festival features a diverse lineup of over 40 narrative and documentary features alongside more than 50 short films from around the globe. More than just entertainment, Reeling provides a space to celebrate our shared history, foster connections, and see the world—and each other—a little more clearly. Join fellow film lovers to honor 44 years of groundbreaking LGBTQ+ storytelling; check the festival schedule to explore movie lineups and reserve your tickets today!

Experience the power of queer cinema at Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, returning for its 44th year. As the second-longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival in the world, Reeling has grown from a humble 1981 screening room into a celebrated cultural legacy, proving that queer media matters because our community continually shows up to bring these stories from the page to the big screen.

This year’s 11-day festival features a diverse lineup of over 40 narrative and documentary features alongside more than 50 short films from around the globe. More than just entertainment, Reeling provides a space to celebrate our shared history, foster connections, and see the world—and each other—a little more clearly. Join fellow film lovers to honor 44 years of groundbreaking LGBTQ+ storytelling; check the festival schedule to explore movie lineups and reserve your tickets today!