Reeling Film Fest

08/25/2026

Dolly Parton was a lifelong ally to the LGBTQ+ community and the creative people who are part of it

At Reeling30, we screened Hollywood to Hollywood by GaryLarry Lane where the twins traveled in their RV named “Jolene” to hand-deliver a script to their idol, Dolly Parton.

She gave them permission to use many of her songs, her likeness, and she said she was proud to be part of the film.

Truly an ally to remember 🏳️‍🌈🎬

08/25/2026

there’s no place like h̶o̶m̶e̶ Jack’s/Summit Station

a love letter to Ohio’s longest running le***an owned and operated bar, the film explores le***an culture in an era where bars were one of the few safe-havens for the community

Free Beer Tomorrow is coming to Reeling 44

a bonus treat? Thanks to our co-presenter Hopewell | Chicago Craft Brewery a beer token is included in admission for the first 40 folks in line at the screening to redeem at their Logan Square taproom 🍻🍻

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08/25/2026

Did you see us in Block Club Chicago today?!

Thanks to the team and Clint Worthington for featuring our festival, you can read it at the link!

Running from September 17-27, Reeling's 44th year will present 36 feature films and 59 short films from 22 countries around the world, screened primarily at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema.

08/25/2026

imagine juggling your relationship with your newly sober dad, suddenly running the struggling family business, and having a crush on your new employee…all at 16

a visually stunning look at the beautiful chaos of growing up

Caity is coming to Reeling 44 and guess what our co-presenters of this film Solar Intentions & Roots & Ritual are just as excited for you to see it as we are! 🎃

tickets at the link

08/24/2026

Chicago nightlife has always been part of Reeling history, we combed through old programs and found ads of q***r nightlife

some are still open and others have closed, but if you have stories you have to let us know

08/24/2026

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Become a Reeling member so that we can continue to put on the second longest running lgbtq+ film festival IN THE WORLD!

You get discounts on films, discounts on festival passes and even free opening night tickets! Most importantly, you're supporting q***r filmmakers and q***r media, so become a member today at the link.

08/23/2026

Test is coming to Reeling44

rural Ohio. deep faith & dark secrets.

eddie is using late night online s*x work to fund his pro bodybuilding dreams. opportunity, temptation, and desire appear when a relationship with his coach turns intimate.

we’re excited that this screening is being co-presented by [한] Han Training] Han Training

08/22/2026

Fleur and Julian make a romantic plan to get married in every country where their same s*x union is recognized—they had to stop after four. Be sure to bring a handkerchief, Julian is screening at Reeling44

08/22/2026

a sapphic psychological thriller? in the woods? a rejected marriage proposal?! A Safe Distance is headed to Reeling44, get your tickets now

a bonus? this screening is being co-presented by Sapphics of Chicago sooo.. we’ll obviously see you there

08/22/2026

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