Reeling 2007: The 26th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Festival Dates: November 8-18, 2007

Early Bird Special ? No Entry Fee if entered by May 15, 2007!!!

Reeling 2007: The 26th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival is now accepting film and video entries for this year?s festival, which will take place November 8-18.

The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival is the second oldest gay and lesbian film festival in the world and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQI films and videos from around the globe. From international feature films to social issue documentaries to experimental shorts, Reeling has always presented a range of genres that demonstrates the rich diversity of work being produced. The festival is not only one of the most important cultural events for Chicago audiences, it also attracts many people from throughout the Midwest who consider the festival to be the highlight of their cinematic year.

Reeling 2007 will screen over 100 independent films and videos over 11 days, from November 8-18, 2007. Through the generosity of our travel and hotel sponsors, Reeling is able to invite several filmmakers each year to attend the festival and discuss their work with the audience.

All entries are eligible for audience awards, as well as juried awards with cash prizes in the categories of Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature, Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short, and Best Experimental/Animated Film.

Please visit www.reelingfilmfestival.org to enter online or to download an entry form and guidelines. The form can also be emailed or mailed upon request. Please contact: reeling?chicagofilmmakers.org.

DEADLINES
Early Bird Special ? No Entry Fee if entered by May 15, 2007
Regular Deadline ? June 15, 2007 ($15 entry fee)
Late Deadline ? July 6, 2007 ($25 entry fee)
$5 discount by entering online through http://www.reelingfilmfestival.org or http://www.withoutabox.com
Entry fees waived for foreign entries!

Contact:
Chicago Filmmakers
Patrick Friel, Program Director
programming?chicagofilmmakers.org
(773) 293-1447
5243 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640-2122

Brenda Webb