Reeling: Chicago LGBT International Film Festival

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the second longest-running film festival of its kind and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films and videos each year. From award-winning international feature films to social documentaries to experimental shorts Reeling has always presented a range of genres that demonstrate the rich diversity of work being produced. Not only has Reeling become one of the most important cultural events for Chicagoans it also attracts LGBTQ+ people from throughout the Midwest who consider the festival to be the highlight of their cinematic year.

HISTORY

The first Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival took place in April 1981 in Chicago Filmmakers’ 90-seat folding-chair screening room on West Hubbard Street. The festival sold out nearly every screening leaving audiences demanding more. The enthusiasm for the festival led to a commitment on the part of Chicago Filmmakers to continue the festival as an annual event and it has been going strong ever since.

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