Reel Out Charlotte
May 17-21, 2023
The Queen City’s Annual LGBTQ Film Festival
The Independent Picture House
4237 Raleigh St., Charlotte, NC 28213
Presented by K&L Gates
Five days of independent LGBTQ cinema
Reel Out Charlotte, the Queen City’s Annual LGBTQ Film Festival, is back in-person after two years of virtual and small-scale events. 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 new venue, The Independent Picture House, in partnership with the Charlotte Film Society!
Stay tuned! More event details and ticket purchases coming soon!
Attendee Information and Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline to submit a short or feature-length film for consideration?
— The submission deadline is Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Are concessions offered?
— Yes, concessions are available for purchase and include candy, popcorn, sodas, water, beer, and wine.
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 screening room.
What’s the refund policy?
— Tickets are non-refundable.
Is this event accessible?
— The event space 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:
Stay tuned for 2023 film information.
Captions/Subtitles will be available for the following short films :
Stay tuned for 2023 film information.
Tickets coming soon!
We can’t wait to welcome you to the return of Reel Out Charlotte, the Queen City’s Annual LGBTQ Film Festival! Tickets are $10 per screening, and an All-Access Pass is just $45. Purchase today!
