Become a Member

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS…

Becoming a Reeling Member means you are contributing to one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ film festivals in the world, and a vibrant, local non-profit organization (Chicago Filmmakers). Whether you’re an Indie Spirit Member or a Studio Head, you will enjoy great benefits as a Reeling member, including advanced ticket purchases, ticket discounts, invitations to sneak preview screenings throughout the year, and priority seating.

Reeling memberships help to ensure that we have the resources to bring the best films from around the globe to the city of Chicago, and encourages Reeling to grow from an annual event to a year-round program of screenings and special events.

 

BECOME A MEMBER

Indie Spirit Member – $50 ($45 for Students, Seniors, and Military w/ valid ID)

• Reeling Regular Membership Badge for Festival
• Invites to sneak preview screenings throughout the year
• Our Members Line gives you access to seating prior to general public
• Have your Festival Schedule mailed to you
• Receive a discount of up to $5 on screenings and event tickets (limited to one [1] discounted ticket per screening)

 

Two-Fer Member – $75

• Two (2) Reeling Regular Membership Badges for Festival
• Invites to sneak preview screenings throughout the year
• Our Members Line gives you access to seating prior to general public
• Have your Festival Schedule mailed to you
• Receive a discount of up to $5 on screenings and event tickets (limited to one [2] discounted tickets per screening)

 

Maverick – $150

All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:

• Four (4) complimentary tickets to any regular screening
• Recognition in Reeling program book

 

Auteur – $350

All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:

• Six (6) complimentary tickets to any regular screenings
• One (1) complimentary ticket to the Reeling Opening Night Gala & Screening
• One (1) complimentary ticket to the Reeling Closing Night Screening & Party
• Recognition in the Reeling program book

 

Director – $500

All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:

• Eight (8) complimentary tickets to any regular screenings
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Reeling Opening Night Gala & Screening
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Reeling Closing Night Screening & Party
• Recognition in the Reeling program book

 

Producer – $1,000

All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:

• Reeling VIP Membership Badge
• Two (2) complimentary VIP Festival Passes
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Reeling Opening Night Gala & Screening
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Reeling Closing Night Screening & Party
• Recognition as Producer’s Circle member in Reeling program book and online at http://reelingfilmfestival.org

 

Executive Producer – $2,500

All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:

• Reeling VIP Membership Badge
• Four (4) complimentary VIP Festival Passes
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Reeling Opening Night Gala & Screening
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Reeling Closing Night Screening & Party
• Recognition on Reeling pre-screening slide presentation
• Recognition as Producer’s Circle member in Reeling program book and online at http://reelingfilmfestival.org

 

Studio Head – $5,000

All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:

• Reeling VIP Membership Badge
• Six (6) complimentary VIP Festival Passes
• Six (6) complimentary tickets to the Reeling Opening Night Gala & Screening
• Six (6) complimentary tickets to the Reeling Closing Night Screening & After-party
• Recognition on Reeling pre=screening slide presentation
• Recognition for yourself or your company as Studio Head of Producer’s Circle in Reeling program book and online at http://reelingfilmfestival.org
• Free-standing banner at the festival venue for your company or the charity of your choice (member must provide banner)

 

Please Note: Reeling membership benefits are good for one festival season and the year after, up to the next festival season. Benefits cannot be applied to two annual film festival seasons unless you renew. Names of members at the Maverick level and above who join after the program book printing deadline will be listed in the following year’s program book.