Film Caption/Subtitle information
20,000 Species of Bees, the Egoist, Turtles
Stone, Lee Baby, Catboy, Unnamed, It’s a Match
Thank You to our Reel Out Charlotte Sponsors
Partner Festival of the Iris Prize
We are excited to announce our new status as a Partner Festival of the Iris Prize, a film and media organization dedicated to showcasing and promoting LGBTQ+ stories.
Individual screening tickets
+ $2 processing fee
Will be available soon for purchase through Independent Picture House.
Free tickets are first come, first served.
Three days of independent
LGBTQ cinema
Thank You to Our Raffle Prize Donors!
Attend Friday Night’s LGBTQ Shorts Night and purchase tickets for your chance to win one of our many wonderful raffle items.
Thank you to:
- A La Minute Meal Delivery (Chef Dan McHugh)
- Bishops
- Calle Sol Latin Cafe & Cevicheria
- Cajun Queen (Tim Freer)
- Charlotte Pride
- Custom Creations By Tonya (Tonya Simpson)
- CVR Chiropractic (Grant Rivera, DC)
- Destination Sweets
- Defiant Sauce Co (Greg Zaniak)
- FS Food Group
- Keith Kemery
- Little Mama’s Italian Restaurant
- Mama Ricotta’s
- Midwood Smokehouse
- Paco’s Tacos & Tequila
- Patagonia
- Q Fitness and Wellness
- Starbucks (Freddy Ortiz, 6328 Banner Elk Dr.)
- Stretch Zone Wellness Center (The Arbors)
- Trinda Simpson
- Yafo Kitchen
- Yaps Pet Styling
Annual LGBTQ Shorts Night
Presented By
A FREE community event highlighting a variety of the best new short films from around the United States and beyond.
Friday, May 15
Sunday, May 17
A collection of medium-length shorts on varying topics from around the globe.
Presented By
Sunday Shorts Showcase
Vote for Viewers Choice Awards!
With popcorn and drink, take your seat as a judge.
Vote for Best Short: Viewer’s Choice at Friday Night’s Annual LGBTQ Shorts Night.
After every feature film, create your rating. The feature film rated highest will win Best Feature: Viewers Choice!
Attendee Information & Frequently Asked Questions
All tickets may be purchased through Independent Picture House, either using the link provided or on site at the event. If purchasing on site, cash will be accepted, as well as cards and Apple Pay. Charlotte Pride will be selling merch separately, and will be taking cards and cash.
Yes, the Independent Picture House will have a full concessions stand with candy, popcorn, sodas, water, and alcohol (21+).
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.
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 individual film ticket pages for content details.
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.
Outside food and beverage is not allowed inside the venue.
Tickets are non-refundable.
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, 2025.
Visit the digital program booklet here!
