Chicago Filmmakers

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Did you see Reeling Film Fest in Chicago Reader today?!

Writer, Courtlyn Kelly, launched The Cinema Scrapbook Column and we were part of her opening piece!

Read it here and get your tickets!

The Cinema Scrapbook places film screenings in conversation with other local creative happenings, illuminating Chicago’s rich cultural connectivity.

09/02/2026

Reeling Film Fest VOLUNTEERS!

Want to go behind the scenes of the 2ND LONGEST RUNNING LGBTQ+ film festival in the world?

Reeling is officially looking for volunteers for our 2026 season right here in Chicago! We need amazing people for Theater Operations, Ushers, Greeters, and Hospitality, Behind-The-Scenes Support...and SO MUCH MORE!

You get FREE tickets to screenings as part of the deal! Meet incredible filmmakers, and support queer cinema, so spread the word and sign up at the link to help!

Without the support of volunteers, Reeling would simply not be possible. Each year, Reeling relies on a wonderful group of dedicated individuals to work on-site and behind the scenes to bring the festival to life. Volunteer opportunities include distribution and flyering, office admin and festival p...

09/02/2026

Tickets for Very Deep Inside are available now!

https://reeling2026.eventive.org/films/6a6cfcb5ac2583b3c13aa4a0

09/02/2026

Don't miss a special post-screening Q&A for the film! Our narratives programmer Tatum Yancey will host a conversation with the multi-talented Fia Perera, who serves as the director, producer, and screenwriter of the film!

Tickets for our Narrative Centerpiece are available now!

https://reeling2026.eventive.org/films/6a6cfcb4ac2583b3c13aa45d

09/02/2026

Join us after the screening for a discussion! Iona Bodem will moderate an exclusive conversation with director and screenwriter of Bleeders, Will Miller.

Shorts Program: Midnight Madness
Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:00 PM
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema

https://reeling2026.eventive.org/schedule/6a7b7703475553eb61a69e96

09/02/2026

In this sharply comedic feature debut from writer-director McKenzie Goodwin, co-host of the wildly popular podcast Two Dykes and a Mic, Lily, an aspiring actress, has planned the perfect weekend to propose to her comedian girlfriend, Jordan. But when Lily’s biological mother, infamous TV star Marsha Davis (Elaine Hendrix, THE PARENT TRAP, DANCING WITH THE STARS), unexpectedly shows up at her front door, all plans fly out the window.

Wed, Sep 23rd, 6:30 PM @ Landmark’s Century Centre

https://reeling2026.eventive.org/films/6a6cfcb4ac2583b3c13aa45a

09/02/2026

11 days, over 80 queer stories being told on the big screen, parties, community, and even a little pole dancing!

Reeling44 is September 17-27, get your tickets, tell your friends, and support this incredible piece of Chicago queer history

https://reeling2026.eventive.org/films