16th Annual Reel Out Charlotte Review
The Independent Picture House
4237 Raleigh St., Charlotte, NC 28213
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2024 Reel Out CLT
Wednesday, May 15th from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Kick off your film festival experience with us for The Reel Deal: Musical Movie Trivia, presented by the Hispanic Federation and hosted by our 2023 Charlotte Pride Drag Court at Divine Barrel. Doors open at 5:30 pm for a night of fierce competition and fabulous prizes. The show starts at 6 pm, featuring an hour of musical movie trivia challenges. Whether solo or with a team, all are welcome to join in the fun. Don’t miss this electrifying kickoff to a week of LGBTQ+ cinema celebration!
Suggested donation of $5 at the door.
See you there!
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$10 — Individual screening tickets
Purchase individual tickets to the film screening of your choice.
$40 — All-Access Passes
An All Access Pass to Reel Out Charlotte (The Queen City’s Annual LGBTQ Film Festival) will get you access to all festival screenings, including the paid and free shows.
Free tickets are first come, first served and must be reserved.
All-Access Pass holders must arrive 15 minutes before each screening or your seat will be released.
Five days of independent
LGBTQ cinema
Reel Out Charlotte, the Queen City’s Annual LGBTQ+ Film Festival, is back for another year! Join us as we celebrate the beauty of independent cinema and see our LGBTQ+ lives, loves, and triumphs on the big screen.
Join us at our venue, The Independent Picture House, in partnership with the Charlotte Film Society!
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:30pm
With popcorn and drinks in hand, take your seat and your place as a judge for the annual LGBTQ Shorts Night! An eclectic mix of LGBTQ short films will grace the big screen, with audience members voting at the end of the night for Best Short. Shorts Night is one of the most popular and well-attended events of each year’s film festival. Don’t miss out — grab your free tickets today!
Join us for our Opening Night/LGBTQ Shorts Night
Festival Schedule At-a-Glance
Wednesday, May 15
5:30pm — Reel Out Charlotte Opening Party at Divine Barrel
7:30pm — Annual LGBTQ Shorts Night***
Thursday, May 16
6pm — 20,000 Species of Bees + Talkback with Cine Casual & the Hispanic Federation***
Friday, May 17
6:00pm — The Judgment
8:30pm — F.L.Y.***
Saturday, May 18
1pm — Riley + Talkback with Sidelines & Stonewall Sports***
3:45pm — The Egoist
8:30pm — Kokomo City
*** Denotes showing is FREE to all attendees thanks to a generous grant by the Arts & Science Council’s Culture Blocks — a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
2024 Festival
Screenings & Events
Browse the details of all our film screenings and special events. When you’re ready to purchase tickets, click the ticket button to be taken to FilmFreeway, our event ticketing system.
Sun, May 19, 7:45 pm
BONUS FEATURE: Eden’s Garden Episode 1 – The Jungle Has No Face
Attendee Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay for my ticket in cash?
— No, cash will not be accepted by Charlotte Pride to pay for your ticket. All ticket purchases for the festival must be made via FilmFreeway. Cash may be used to pay for concessions at the Independent Picture House.
Are concessions offered?
— Yes, the Independent Picture House will have a full concessions stand with candy, popcorn, sodas, water, and alcohol (21+).
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
— Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all film screenings and events. All events are open to attendees regardless of age, unless otherwise noted.
Do films have any ratings or content guides?
— Guests are advised that none of our films are rated by the MPAA or other authorities and may contain varying levels of sexual or suggestive content, profanity, triggering content including violence, and other content not appropriate for all ages. Please see the film listing at charlottepride.org/reelout for film content details.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
— Parking is readily available at The Independent Picture House. Public transit options include LYNX Blue Line, Sugar Creek Station (approximately half-mile from venue) and CATS routes 4, 13, and 211.
What can I bring into the event?
— Outside food and beverage is not allowed inside the venue.
What’s the refund policy?
— Tickets are non-refundable.
Is this event accessible?
— The Independent Picture House has an accessible, ground-floor entrance and includes accessible restrooms. ASL interpretation will not be provided. Captions and subtitles may not be available for all films. Please see full film listing at charlottepride.org/reelout for details on films with captions. If you require any other accommodations, please notify media@charlottepride.org no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2023.
What are your COVID precautions?
— In keeping with current CDC recommendations, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. We highly encourage guests who are not vaccinated to wear masks. We will update these precautions if recommended by government authorities.
Film Caption/Subtitle Information
Captions/Subtitles will be available for the following feature films:
20,000 Species of Bees, the Egoist, Turtles
Captions/Subtitles will be available for the following short films:
Stone, Lee Baby, Catboy, Unnamed, It’s a Match
