SPONSOR REELING 2026
Align your brand with a premiere LGBTQ+ cultural event and connect directly with our highly engaged audience!
To learn more about sponsoring Reeling 2026, please reach out to Jerry Nunn at nunnontherunreeling@gmail.com.
NOW SEEKING: VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER for Reeling 2026
We are seeking a graphic designer to create the overall branding for this year’s Reeling Film Festival. This position requires collaboration with the Reeling leadership team to develop the marketing theme under a tight timeline. The finalized graphic theme will be used for the festival website, program book cover, and other promotional materials. Candidates are required to be familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to marketing@chicagofilmmakers.org.
Please note that this is an unpaid, volunteer position.
REELING 2026 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Reeling Film Festival Intern
The Reeling Film Festival Intern works closely with the Marketing Coordinator and Director of Education in the planning and execution of the annual Reeling Film Festival. This position consists of outreach to volunteers, website management, festival promotion, and various admin tasks. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities at once. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to marketing@chicagofilmmakers.org.
Requirements: 12 - 20 hours per week; in-person; unpaid.
Reeling Graphic Design Intern
The Graphic Design Intern will work closely with the Director of Education and the Reeling Film Festival marketing team to assist in creating graphics for Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival happening in September 2026. The position involves designing the festival’s main graphic theme that will be used for the festival website, program booklet cover, and other promotional materials. Additionally, the graphic design intern will help format the festival booklet. Candidates are required to be familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and/or Canva is a plus. To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to marketing@chicagofilmmakers.org.
Requirements: 12 - 20 hours per week; in-person; unpaid.
Reeling Marketing and Communications Intern
The Marketing and Communications Intern at Chicago Filmmakers works closely with the Marketing Coordinator to manage the Reeling festival website and social media channels, write email communications, produce marketing related assets, and assist with audience development. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in marketing, familiarity with social media platforms, some graphic design capabilities and enthusiasm for independent film. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to marketing@chicagofilmmakers.org.
Requirements: 12 - 20 hours per week; in-person; unpaid.
