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.


ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE

10-Year Anniversary Screening Presented by Reeling and Searchlight Pictures

Tuesday, June 30th, 8:00 PM at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, in partnership with Searchlight Pictures, is excited to present a special 10-year anniversary screening of ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE. Celebrate the end of Pride Month in style with London’s most fabulous fugitives!

Please RSVP to be added to the guest list. Seats will be first come, first served and not guaranteed so we recommend that guests arrive 30 mins before showtime.


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 TikTok and other social media platforms, some graphic design capabilities and enthusiasm for independent film. To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to marketing@chicagofilmmakers.org.

Requirements: 12 - 20 hours per week; in-person; unpaid.


congratulations to our 2025 WINNERS

2025 Jury Awards

Best Narrative Feature NEWBORN by Alejandro Zuno

Best Documentary Feature THIS IS BALLROOM by Juru & Vitã

Best Narrative Short HOLY CURSE by Snigdha Kapoor

Best Documentary Short WE’LL GO DOWN IN HISTORY by Cameron Richards & Charlie Tidmas

Best Animation/Experimental Short A BIRD HIT MY WINDOW AND NOW I’M A LESBIAN by Carmela Murphy & AJ Dubler


2025 Audience Awards

Best Narrative Feature DAUGHTER’S DAUGHTER by Huang Xi

Best Documentary Feature It’s Dorothy! by Jeffrey McHale

Best Narrative Short BISEXUAL CRISIS!!! by Lyndon Henley Hanrahan

Best Documentary Short BABYLONIA by Duda Gambogi

Best Animation/Experimental Short DRAGFOX by Lisa Ott

 

 

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