BECOME A MEMBER
Becoming a Reeling member means you are contributing to the second longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival in the world. Members are critical to Reeling’s success and your support allows us to continue our mission to bring the best LGBTQ+ films from around the globe to Chicago for local audiences to enjoy.
As a member, you will receive great benefits at any level such as discounted and complimentary tickets, priority access to the theater, or reserved seating. If you have any questions regarding membership, please contact reelingcustomerservice@gmail.com
How to Receive Member Discounted Tickets, Passes, and Comp Tickets:
Please note that memberships must be purchased in a separate transaction prior to buying discounted tickets, passes, or claiming free tickets or passes online. After you purchase your membership on Eventive, log out and then log in again when you are ready to purchase discounted tickets, passes, or to claim complimentary tickets or passes. You will receive an email confirmation with a unique QR code. For day-of tickets, bring a printed or electronic copy of this order confirmation with the QR code to the theater the day of the show to be scanned. When tickets have not been reserved in advance admission is not guaranteed in the event of a sell-out.
Member Badge:
Your commemorative Reeling44 member badge can be picked up at the festival will-call table on Opening Night.
Your badge gives you access to the Members Line for priority seating at screenings. Show your member badge to volunteers at the theater for access to the members line.
To receive your member discount on in-person tickets on the day of the screening, present your member badge at the box office.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP - $60
Early access to ticket pre-sales
$2 discount on tickets to all regular screenings (limited to one discounted ticket per screening)
$5 discount on a ticket to the Opening Night screening and party (limited to one discounted ticket)
Discounts on passes ($10 discount on a 5-film pass, $15 discount on a 10-film pass, $20 discount on a full-festival pass)
Priority entrance at festival screenings with Member Badge
Invitations to free sneak preview screenings throughout the year
Access to members lounge & patio at Chicago Filmmakers screenings
Access to members section of lounge at The Landmark Theatre
DUAL MEMBERSHIP - $100
Access to all individual membership perks for two patrons
SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP - $250
Access to all individual membership perks for two patrons
Reserved seating at festival screenings with Member Badge
On-screen name recognition at Reeling 2026
Program book name recognition at Reeling 2027
Donor letter (amount of donation above value of perks)
DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP - $550
Access to all individual membership perks for two patrons
1 full-festival pass
1 ticket to the Opening Night screening and party
Up to 5 free Reeling screening vouchers to share
Reserved seating at festival screenings with Member Badge
50% off concessions at Chicago Filmmakers screenings
On-screen name recognition at Reeling 2026
Program book name recognition at Reeling 2027
Donor letter (amount of donation above value of perks)
PRODUCER MEMBERSHIP - $1,000
Access to all individual membership perks for two patrons
2 full-festival passes
2 tickets to the Opening Night screening and party
Up to 10 free Reeling screening vouchers to share
50% off concessions at Chicago Filmmakers screenings
Reserved seating at any screening for you and your guests
On-screen name recognition at Reeling 2026
Program book name recognition at Reeling 2027
Donor letter (amount of donation above value of perks)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MEMBERSHIP - $2,500
Access to all individual membership perks for two patrons
4 full-festival passes
4 tickets to the Opening Night screening and party
Up to 20 free Reeling screening vouchers to share
Free concessions at Chicago Filmmakers screenings
Reserved seating at any screening for you and your guests
Individual on-screen name recognition at Reeling 2026
Program book name recognition at Reeling 2027
Donor letter (amount of donation above value of perks)