Reeling: The 43rd Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Reeling: The 43rd Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Reeling is the second-longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival of its kind in the United States and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films and videos each year. From award-winning international feature films to social documentaries and experimental shorts, Reeling presents a diverse range of genres that highlight the richness of LGBTQ+ storytelling.
The festival has become one of Chicago’s most important cultural events, attracting audiences from across the Midwest who consider it the highlight of their cinematic year.
The mission of Reeling is to recognize the significant artistic contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender filmmakers; to educate and sensitize the public to LGBTQ+ issues; to explore the history of LGBTQ+ film—including confronting stereotypes—and to counteract those stereotypes by promoting authentic, meaningful, and diverse portrayals of LGBTQ+ communities.
Reeling offers a unique opportunity to celebrate identities that have too often been misrepresented or ignored in mainstream film and television. The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago is proud to be a cultural partner and to collaborate with the festival once again this year.
