Reel It Out Queer Film Festival

01/16/2026

✨ You’re invited to the 3rd Annual State of the Center ✨

Join us as we reflect on where we’ve been, share what we’ve built together, and look ahead to what’s next for LGBT Life Center and the commUnity we serve.

📅 January 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach

🍹 Mocktails & light bites provided

This evening is about transparency, impact, and connection—grounded in the people who make this work possible.

🔗 RSVP via the link or QR code: https://forms.gle/XHcbyMekrTkpR4KV7

02/26/2019

The pioneering Le***an filmmaker talks about her career, her quest to die with dignity, and why being a le***an is so much fun. Thank you Barbara Hammer for all of your contributions in q***r film and life! We won't forget you!

The pioneering filmmaker talks about her career, her quest to die with dignity, and why being a le***an is so much fun.

06/11/2018

And that's a wrap! Our closing night was held at Wells Theatre where we watched the cult-classic, 'What Ever Happened To Baby Jane,' followed by a lovely reception of food/drinks. We had so much fun presenting this year's Reel It Out Q***r Film Festival to everyone in Hampton Roads. From our short films to our features, we thank you all for coming out and joining us! A special thank you to our presenting sponsor Capital One for their generous support for the festival.

Feel free to tag yourselves in the photos!

06/11/2018

That’s a wrap! Thank you everyone for supporting the 5th annual Reel It Out Q***r Film Festival the past four days to benefit LGBT Life Center! From an amazing committee, to advertisers and sponsors, reception sponsors, the amazing LGBT Life Center staff, and all the wonderful patrons who joined us! What a fun weekend! And our biggest and loudest appreciation to Capital One, we could not have done this without you! 🎥❤️

06/10/2018

“Sister, sister, oh so fair...why is there blood all over your hair?”

Join us this evening (4pm) at the Wells Theatre for our closing feature film, the acclaimed classic, What Ever Happened To Baby Jane ! The evening will feature a closing reception with refreshments and a complimentary drink ticket.

Help us wrap up the festival with a bang! ***rFilmFestival

TICKETS: reelitout.com/tickets OR grab some at the door.

06/09/2018

Have plans tonight? If you don't, we've got you covered. The sizzling Brazilian drama, 'Body Electric' is showing at the Virginia Aquarium! Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

Get your tickets there or here: reelitout.com/tickets

Generosity of spirit is the hallmark of Marcelo Caetano’s debut, featuring a protagonist cycling through a healthy uncertainty about his future.

06/08/2018

Last night, Dumaine Babcock & Ben Joyner's 'I Have Something To Tell You' took home our 2018 People's Choice Award. Our viewers were moved by this acclaimed portrait series about a fine-art photographer who turns to his craft to cope with his HIV/AIDS diagnosis. ***rFilmFestival

A fine-art photographer uses his craft to cope with his HIV/AIDS diagnosis in the acclaimed portrait series “I Have Something to Tell You.” Directed…

06/08/2018

Well, our opening night of Q***r Shorts was a great success! After the films, attendees gathered for a closing reception, where we talked about what we saw over drinks and finger foods.

Join us again tonight for more flick-filled fun at 7pm for Women Who Kill showing at Todd Rosenlieb Dance . You won't want to miss this nimble, horror-tinged comedy!

Ticket link: reelitout.com/tickets

06/08/2018

06/08/2018

Hottest female serial killer ever? Go on...we're listening...

Catch 'Women Who Kill' tonight (7pm) at Todd Rosenlieb Dance in Downtown Norfolk. In the meantime, check out this interview with Ingrid Jungermann, who both wrote and starred in the film. ***anfilmmaker

Get your tickets at the door or here: reelitout.com/tickets

Le***an filmmaker Ingrid Jungermann speaks with AfterEllen about her feature film debut "Women Who Kill."

06/07/2018

Brujos is a supernatural series about gay, Latino doctoral students who are also witches, trying to survive the semester AND a witch hunt led by a secret society of the straight, wealthy, white male descendants of the first New World Colonizers.

Catch Episode 1 in the mix of our Q***r Shorts series TONIGHT at ODU Theatre (7pm)!

Reel It Out Q***r Film Festival is graciously sponsored by Capital One and all proceeds from the event benefit the continued services of LGBT Life Center.

Gay s*x and witchcraft are just a few facets of this Chicago-based web series.

06/07/2018

We LOVE shorts. That's why we have a whole evening dedicated to them. Tonight at ODU University Theatre, catch screenings of an awesome variety of Q***r Shorts.

Parking is conveniently located right next door to the University Theatre in ODU's Garage D (1060 W. 45th Street). Parking on floors 3 - 5 is FREE for the event.

DOORS: 6pm (Tickets available at the door)
SCREENING BEGINS: 7pm

A DESSERT RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW FOR ALL ATTENDEES!

Photo credits: Tom Barbee