Experience Reel Queer LGBT Film Festival produced by Kaleidoscope Arts and Culture whose mission is to provide innovative and unique programming that will engage the hearts and minds of audiences in the State of Arkansas and the surrounding region. Our main event is the Reel Queer Film Festival.
The festival celebrates the diversity of the LGBT community and filmmakers by presenting poignant and thought-provoking films documenting LGBT lives truthfully and with respect. The festival exhibits the power of film to transform lives and opinions of those both inside and outside the LGBT community through the universal medium of the cinema.
Reel Queer is produced by Kaleidoscope Arts and Culture and is Arkansas's only major outlet for LGBT films, as well as LGBT filmmakers.
Saturday Shorts block is chock full of incredible films that you're sure to enjoy! A couple of highlights are listed here.
Please go to Reel Queer Film Festival for more details and information!
I'm The Most Racist Person I Know - Official Selection at Frameline Wicked Queer, and SXSW where it won the Special Jury Award in the Narrative Short Competition
When a romantic gesture towards a bartender backfires, Lali unexpectedly finds herself offered a pity date by another bartender, Ana. What starts as an awkward encounter turns into a genuine connection as they bond over shared experiences as women of color. As they grow closer, Lali finds herself falling for Ana. But when the conversation takes an unexpected turn, Lali must confront her prejudices towards Ana and... herself.
Gender Reveal - Official Selection at BFI, TIFF, NEWFEST, and many more!
Rhys, a dedicated people pleaser, winds up at their boss’ gender reveal party with their two partners. The trans throuple soon realize that they are dealing with more than they were prepared for and their ability to survive the event comes into question.
Elijah - Best Drama Short at the 25th Coney Island Film Festival.
A coming-out story of a second-generation Bengali-American who desires to live life fully as a man in a trans-phobic immigrant culture.
To volunteer for this event please use button below. Shifts include Set up, Box Office, or Bar duties for our VIP guests!
Volunteers receive a free film pass (or a VIP pass if they complete more than 2 shifts!).