REELING FILM FESTIVAL

CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Save the Date for Reeling: The 44th Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, September 17-27, 2026.

Submit your work on FilmFreeway today!

Regular Deadline: April 23, 2026

Late Deadline: May 28, 2026

Breaking into the film industry can be challenging and expensive. Through our tuition-free, two-month PA Assistant Training Program, we aim to build a more inclusive film workforce. The program is designed to give trainees the practical skills and connections needed to work on set through classes, exercises, field trips, mentorship, and local networking opportunities.

APRIL 9-12, 2026

Onion City is a four-day festival presented by Chicago Filmmakers that celebrates the best in contemporary experimental film. Onion City opens on Thursday, April 9 and continues through Sunday, April 12, with eight competition screenings and five special event programs.

FILMMAKING SUMMER CAMPS

Hands-on and collaborative, this all-encompassing camp gives budding filmmakers a crash-course in filmmaking that teaches a wide range of skills including creating shot-lists, scouting locations, setting up camera angles, using green screen, post-production editing, and sound design.

All camp sessions for 2026 are sold out, but you can join the waitlist below.

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY

We are a hub for Film Lovers and Filmmakers throughout Chicagoland and the world; connecting the global movie scene at our Edgewater home base. Our doors are open to you; building Chicago’s most inclusive film community, where thousands of artists have launched their careers and found their first great ideas. Come visit our Firehouse Cinema, participate in our screenings, classes, and workshops, get assistance with your important socially-relevant projects, and share your visionary work. Help support our vital mission by sharing, participating, giving, volunteering, and partnering with us as we celebrate 50 years!