Reel Pride
40th International Film Festival
September 17-20 2025
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY
Gas Station Arts Centre
445 River Ave, Winnipeg
The following positions are available at Reel Pride for the 2025 festival.
Member at large
Attend monthly meetings held at Club 200.
Vote and contribute ideas to the 2025 Festival.
Programming Committee
Be part of a selective group that will view and select the feature films for the 2025 Festival.
Attend Programming meetings to meet and discuss the films.
Celebration of Short Films
Be part of a selective group that will view and select the short films for the 2025 Festival.
Attend Short Film meetings to meet and discuss the films.
Festival Volunteer
Be a volunteer for one or more evenings of the September festival.
Positions available include ushers, ticket takers, hosts etc.
Festival 2024 Highlights
Celebrating Found Family
2024 Festival featured nine feature films, Canadian shorts and an art exhibit
From September 24 to 28, Winnipeg’s Gay and Lesbian Film Society presented the 39th annual REEL PRIDE at Osborne Village’s Gas Station Arts Centre.
Last year, the Festival will showed nine films and an evening of short films on queer themes, all not previously seen in Manitoban theatres. Films from Egypt, France, Greece, Canada and Hong Kong take center stage this year.
The Festival thanks all of its sponsors and partners for their support, including this year’s exclusive presenting sponsor, The Royal Bank, as well as Gold Sponsors, The Winnipeg Arts Council and Heritage Canada.
“From the changing tides of life on the legendary Fire Island, to a young boy who dreams of becoming Miss France, to what life becomes for a Hong Kong lesbian after her longtime partner dies, these are stories in which every queer person will feel represented. In addition, our short film competition is back along with an art show and sale featuring the work of local queer artists.”
Festival Trailer 2024
Schedule 2024
(2025 Schedule Coming This Summer)
Tuesday, Sep 24
ISLAND PARTY
7:00 pm: Lesvia (Greece) Rating: 18A
9:00 pm: A House is Not a Disco (USA) Rating: 18A
Wednesday, Sep 25
SHORT FILMS
7:00 pm: An evening of queer short films. Rating: 14A
Followed by a panel discussion.
Thursday, Sep 26
SOIRÉE CINÉMA
en partenariat avec le Collectif LGBTQ* du Manitoba
7:00 pm: Rivière (France) Rating: 14A
9:00 pm: Turtles (France) Rating: PG
Friday, Sep 27
LOVING WITH DIGNITY
1:00 pm: Summer Qamp (Canada) Rating: PG
7:00 pm: Throuple (USA) Rating: R
9:00 pm: All Shall Be Well Rating PG
Saturday, Sep 28
AROUND THE GLOBE
7:00 pm: Miss (France) Rating: G
9:00 pm: The Judgement (Egypt) Rating: A
Embrace the power of
film
Reel Pride Film Festival is Canada's oldest 2SLGBTQ+ film festival. Since 1985, we have showcased nearly a thousand films, bringing diverse and unique content to Winnipeg audiences.
As a volunteer-driven non-profit community group, our mission is to promote 2SLGBTQ+ cinema and provide a platform for underrepresented voices.
Short Films Competition
The Short Films Competition is an integral part of the Reel Pride. Since its inception in 2003, this competition has captivated audiences with its compelling Canadian Short Films, showcasing diverse 2SLGBTQ+ narratives and unique themes set across the country.
With the added excitement of audience participation, viewers have the power to choose the recipient of the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Art Show
Every day of the festival, we exhibit a free art show at the Gas Station Arts Centre!
All the works are made by local artists, and sales proceeds go to the creators.
Sponsors
Presenting
Gold
Silver
Volunteer
Partners
Reel Pride Film Festival takes place on Treaty 1 land, the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Dakota, Dene, Métis, and Oji-Cree Nations. We stand in solidarity with our racialized community members in the fight for equality. Reel Pride Film Festival aims to support and empower diverse individuals through sharing stories that showcase the vibrancy of our community.