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Tag: lgbtQ+

Reeling reveals full slate of programming for the 42nd edition
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Reeling reveals full slate of programming for the 42nd edition

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2024
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival unveiled its full slate of programming for the 42nd edition of the second-longest running LGBTQ+ film festival in t...
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10th Annual Black Alphabet Film Festival kicks off in Chicago Oct 13
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10th Annual Black Alphabet Film Festival kicks off in Chicago Oct 13

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2023
Black Alphabet, a nonprofit committed to promoting equity awareness on behalf of the Black LGBTQ+ community through the use of media and the arts, announced the 10th Annual B...
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REELING ushers in 2023 fest with The Mattachine Family
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REELING ushers in 2023 fest with The Mattachine Family

Sep 8, 2023
In a vibrant celebration of Pride Month, the REELING PRIDE FILM SHOWCASE, presented by MUBI, is set to dazzle audiences with a compelling array of LGBTQ+ cinema. This ...
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Reeling Pride Month Film Showcase begins tonight
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Reeling Pride Month Film Showcase begins tonight

By Reel Chicago Jun 2, 2023
Reeling Pride Month Film Showcase, presented by Mubi and Chicago Filmmakers, starts tonight at 7PM. In celebration of Pride Month, this June 2nd-30th Chicago Filmmakers will...
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‘Art and Pep’ Peacock premiere kicks off Pride Month on June 1
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‘Art and Pep’ Peacock premiere kicks off Pride Month on June 1

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2023
Critically-acclaimed Independent documentary Art and Pep features the love, life and legacy of Art Johnston and José Pepe Peña. Art and Pep, the feature documentary about ...
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SKITTLES artist designed 2023 Pride Packs shine a light on LGBTQ+ stories
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SKITTLES artist designed 2023 Pride Packs shine a light on LGBTQ+ stories

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2023
SKITTLES, unveiled its limited edition 2023 Pride packs today as a special first look at its 2023 Pride program. The packs will swap the brand's signature rainbow for origi...
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Reeling Film Fest 2023 now open for submissions
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Reeling Film Fest 2023 now open for submissions

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2023
Chicago Filmmakers announces the open call for entries for Reeling 2023: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, now in its 41st edition. Reeling, which has be...
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Built In announces the 2022 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards Winners
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Built In announces the 2022 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards Winners

By Reel Chicago Jun 28, 2022
Chicago-based Built In released its 2022 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards Program today, recognizing employers who excel in creating an inclusive workplace for its LGBTQIA+ employees....
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Maybelle Blair, the inspiration for ‘A League of Their Own’ comes out at 95
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Maybelle Blair, the inspiration for ‘A League of Their Own’ comes out at 95

By Reel Chicago Jun 22, 2022
As the new A League of Their Own Amazon series prepares to make its debut on Prime Video, Maybelle Blair, one of the baseball players who helped inspire the original film by th...
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Chicago based Spoltz Productions screens its first LGBTQ+ musical
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Chicago based Spoltz Productions screens its first LGBTQ+ musical

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2022
Spoltz Productions, a Chicago based independent production company specializing in film, audio, and digital media productions, announced that it will be screening its first LG...
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Reeling 39 LGBTQ+ International Film Festival opens tonight
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Reeling 39 LGBTQ+ International Film Festival opens tonight

By Reel Chicago Sep 23, 2021
Today is the Opening Day of Reeling 39! Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. The festival kicks off September 23 at 7 PM with Peeter Rebane's FIREBIRD at the Music B...
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Flying with Pride: United, Chase and Visa join forces
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Flying with Pride: United, Chase and Visa join forces

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2021
In celebration and support of Pride Month, United Airlines, Chase and Visa are collaborating to reward United Visa Cardmembers who donate to non-profit LGBTQ+ organizations.  ...
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Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ Int’l Film Fest award winners
  • AWARDS

Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ Int’l Film Fest award winners

By Reel Chicago Oct 13, 2020
Reeling announces the winners of the 38th annual Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. The festival was held virtually this year from September 24 to Oct...
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Reeling LGBTQ+ International Film Festival lineup
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Reeling LGBTQ+ International Film Festival lineup

By Reel Chicago Sep 7, 2020
Reeling will celebrate its 38th anniversary this fall with a new virtual edition of the second-oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in the world. Showing 30 features, 54 s...
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Wachowski says ‘Matrix’ is transgender allegory
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Wachowski says ‘Matrix’ is transgender allegory

By Colin Costello Aug 7, 2020
Before COVID-19 shut down production last March, Chicago-born director Lana Wachowski was deep into filming the fourth, the first of a new trilogy, Matrix film for Warner Bros...
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Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ Int’l Film Festival goes virtual
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Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ Int’l Film Festival goes virtual

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020
The 38th edition of Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival will be held as an online virtual event. Festival Dates: September 24 - October 4, 2020 Chicago F...
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Leo Burnett copywriter, Trans Lifeline co-lead, Len Sheth
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Leo Burnett copywriter, Trans Lifeline co-lead, Len Sheth

By Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2020
Leo Burnett junior copywriter Len Sheth opens up about their highly successful work with Trans Lifeline, brands authentically extending their reach, and even a competitive tap-...
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Reunion Chicago, OTV & Slo ‘Mo join in virtual Pride fest
  • Reel Pride

Reunion Chicago, OTV & Slo ‘Mo join in virtual Pride fest

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2020
#4theQulture advocates for Black LGBTQ+ creativity and liberation June 26-28 CHICAGO- LGBTQ+ centered organizations  Reunion Chicago, Slo ‘Mo and OTV - Open Television ar...
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Lilly Wachowski on why she left Hollywood
  • Reel Pride

Lilly Wachowski on why she left Hollywood

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2020
Like other big budget productions, The Matrix 4, directed by Lana Wachowski, has shut down until the current Coronavirus pandemic has cleared enough for studios to feel sa...
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Zoom Interview: Chicago Fire’s Daniel Kyri
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Zoom Interview: Chicago Fire’s Daniel Kyri

By Katharin Mraz May 8, 2020
With Pride around the corner, it’s exciting to chat about the importance of representation in media with those who work hardest to make change happen.  Daniel Kyri, who ...
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