By becoming a Reeling Member, you will be contributing to a vibrant, local not-for-profit, and the second oldest LGBT film festival in the world. 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.
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. To become a member, call (773) 293-1447.
INDIE SPIRIT MEMBER — $50 ($45 student/senior)
• Festival Schedule Mailed 1st Class to your home
• Able to purchase tickets before general public
• Able to purchase tickets via phone for $1.50 fee per order
• $2.00+ discount on screenings and event tickets throughout the year (1 discounted ticket per show)
• Invitation to “Members Only” Screenings
• 20% Discount on Reeling merchandise
• “Members Only” Priority choice of seating
• Reeling Membership Badge for Festival
TWO-FER MEMBER — $75
• Festival Schedule Mailed 1st Class to your home
• Able to purchase tickets before general public
• Able to purchase tickets via phone for $1.50 fee per order
• $2.00+ discount on screenings and event tickets throughout the year (up to 2 discounted tickets per screening)
• Invitation to “Members Only” Screenings
• 20% Discount on Reeling merchandise
• “Members Only” Priority choice of seating
• Two Reeling Membership Badges for Festival
MAVERICK — $150
All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:
• Recognition in Reeling program booklet
• One Reeling Membership T-shirt
• Four complimentary tickets to any regular screening
AUTEUR — $250
All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:
• Recognition in Reeling program booklet
• One Reeling Membership T-shirt
• Six complimentary tickets to any regular screening
• One complimentary ticket to Reeling Opening Night Gala and Screening
• One complimentary ticket to Reeling Closing Night Gala and Screening
DIRECTOR — $575
All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:
• Recognition in Reeling program booklet
• Two Reeling Membership T-shirts
• Eight complimentary tickets to any regular screening
• Two complimentary tickets to Reeling Opening Night Gala and Screening
• Two complimentary ticket to Reeling Closing Night Gala and Screening
PRODUCER — $1,200
All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:
• Reeling VIP Membership Badge
• Recognition in Reeling program booklet
• Two Reeling Membership T-shirts
• Two complimentary tickets to Reeling Opening Night Gala and Screening
• Two complimentary ticket to Reeling Closing Night Gala and Screening
• One complimentary Festival Pass
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — $2,500
All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:
• Reeling VIP Membership Badge
• Recognition in Reeling program booklet
• Three Reeling Membership T-shirts
• Three complimentary tickets to Reeling Opening Night Gala and Screening
• Three complimentary ticket to Reeling Closing Night Gala and Screening
• Two complimentary Festival Passes
• Recognition on Reeling website
• Recognition on Reeling pre-screening slide presentation
STUDIO HEAD — $5,000
All Indie Spirit Member benefits, plus:
• Reeling VIP Membership Badge
• Recognition in Reeling program booklet
• Four Reeling Membership T-shirts
• Four complimentary tickets to Reeling Opening Night Gala and Screening
• Four complimentary ticket to Reeling Closing Night Gala and Screening
• Four complimentary Festival Passes
• Recognition on Reeling website
• Recognition on Reeling pre-screening slide presentation
If you would like to become a member, please call our Operations Director for more information, (773) 293-1447.
Please Note:
* Reeling member benefits expire 1 year from the date of becoming a member.
* Member complimentary or discount tickets must be ordered at least one day prior to screening either by phone or in person.
* Names of members at the Director or Producer level and higher who join after program book design is final will be listed in the following year’s program book.
