Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival kicks off on September 21
and runs through October 8. This is the 41st year for the fest, as it celebrates
being the second longest festival of its kind.
We had the chance to chat with programmers as well as directors from films during opening weekend. Our interviews are below. Tickets for the festival can be purchased at ReelingFilmFest.org
and runs through October 8. This is the 41st year for the fest, as it celebrates
being the second longest festival of its kind.
We had the chance to chat with programmers as well as directors from films during opening weekend. Our interviews are below. Tickets for the festival can be purchased at ReelingFilmFest.org
The Mattachine Family
OPENING NIGHT FILM
Andy Vallentine (Director)
September 21 - 6pm
Music Box Theatre
Starring Nico Tortorella and Juan Pablo Di Pace as the very much in love Thomas and Oscar, and toting a supporting cast featuring Emily Hampshire. The Mattachine Family is a story about family, both made and found. When their foster child reunites with his birth mother, husbands Thomas and Oscar deal with the loss in very different ways.
OPENING NIGHT FILM
Andy Vallentine (Director)
September 21 - 6pm
Music Box Theatre
Starring Nico Tortorella and Juan Pablo Di Pace as the very much in love Thomas and Oscar, and toting a supporting cast featuring Emily Hampshire. The Mattachine Family is a story about family, both made and found. When their foster child reunites with his birth mother, husbands Thomas and Oscar deal with the loss in very different ways.
American Parent
Emily Railsback (Director)
September 22 - 7pm
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
Chicago filmmaker Emily Railsback crafts a heartfelt tale of two mothers navigating the trials of parenthood and personal identity in the wake of COVID. This indie family drama, set in the heart of Chicago, captures the couple's struggle with job loss, financial instability, and the balance of personal and relationship life.
Emily Railsback (Director)
September 22 - 7pm
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
Chicago filmmaker Emily Railsback crafts a heartfelt tale of two mothers navigating the trials of parenthood and personal identity in the wake of COVID. This indie family drama, set in the heart of Chicago, captures the couple's struggle with job loss, financial instability, and the balance of personal and relationship life.
Chasing Chasing Amy
Sav Rodgers (Director)
September 23 - 5pm
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
In Sav Rodgers’ debut feature film, he explores the unexamined legacy of Kevin Smith’s cult classic, CHASING AMY. His documentary is both a tribute to the movie that saved his life as a queer kid, coming of age in Kansas, and an exploration of its mixed reviews from the LGBTQ+ community.
Sav Rodgers (Director)
September 23 - 5pm
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
In Sav Rodgers’ debut feature film, he explores the unexamined legacy of Kevin Smith’s cult classic, CHASING AMY. His documentary is both a tribute to the movie that saved his life as a queer kid, coming of age in Kansas, and an exploration of its mixed reviews from the LGBTQ+ community.
Ganymede
Sam Probst & Colby Holy (Co-Directors)
September 23 - 9pm
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
Chicago-based filmmakers Colby Holt and Sam Probst created a fresh retelling of the classic coming-of-age story, the son of a small-town politician develops a crush on his openly gay classmate. While his feelings grow and take hold, he begins to be stalked by a mysterious creature and he finds his body and mind under attack.
Sam Probst & Colby Holy (Co-Directors)
September 23 - 9pm
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
Chicago-based filmmakers Colby Holt and Sam Probst created a fresh retelling of the classic coming-of-age story, the son of a small-town politician develops a crush on his openly gay classmate. While his feelings grow and take hold, he begins to be stalked by a mysterious creature and he finds his body and mind under attack.
A Festival Preview
with Morgan Jon Fox & Dan Pal
Festival Programers Morgan Jon Fox and Dan Pal discuss what to expect from the features and documentaries at this year's festival.
with Morgan Jon Fox & Dan Pal
Festival Programers Morgan Jon Fox and Dan Pal discuss what to expect from the features and documentaries at this year's festival.