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Join Reel Out Charlotte for our annual LGBTQ Shorts Night, a free, donate-what-you-can, community event highlighting a variety of the best new short films from the United States and beyond.  

My Dear Watson (Jacob McKee, 2025, 11 min., United States) – When he receives a mysterious love note, a teenage Sherlock Holmes must step outside of his comfort zone in order to uncover the identity of his secret admirer. 

Ripple (Jacob Norris, 2025, 15 min., United States) – During the AIDS epidemic, a palliative nurse begins to question her own biases and prejudices after learning about the societal norms threatening her own son’s happiness.  

Cat Sitters (Claren Grosz, 2024, 11 min., Canada) – Four friends reunite to watch scary movies while cat sitting, but an unexplained power outage and the nagging suspicion that they’re not alone threatens to kill the vibe. One thing’s for sure: they aren’t splitting up. 

Mean Goals (Ahuatl Amaro, 2025, 17 min., United States) – An adorkable gay Latino joins an LGBTQ soccer team to bond with his father struggling with Alzheimer’s over their shared passion for the sport. 

LIENZO (César Saldívar, 2025, 15 min., Mexico) – Through his daily activities and profession, Vito presents us with an emblematic view of Mexico City. One morning, he heads to a hospital and makes a decision that will change his life and circumstances forever. 

Just Between Us (Zac Hug, 2025, 15 min., United States) – Sam and Dustin’s open marriage works… until a nosy friend asks if they ever have sex just the two of them. Sam spirals. As lines blur and intentions backfire, Sam is forced to reckon with what intimacy looks like when love isn’t so black and white. 

Ronita Rambo (Michael Doshier, 2025, 12 min., United States) – Ronita Rambo, the sharp-tongued waitress of a rural Missouri diner, has everyone’s order memorized – but not a clue how to text her new crush. Enlisting the help of two gay teens, she takes an unexpected leap toward love and authenticity.