September 16-19
Held at the GAS STATION ARTS CENTRE in Osborn Village, 445 River Ave, Winnipeg
September 20
Held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
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.
— 2026 —
REVEAL YOUR TRUE COLOURS
Five days of bold, inspiring queer cinema celebrating authenticity, diversity, and the stories that bring us together.
Reel Pride Festival celebrates 41 years with nine feature films,
and a competition of short films, and an art exhibit
Welcome to the 41st Annual Reel Pride Film Festival, taking place September 16–20, 2026, in the heart of Winnipeg. For more than four decades, Reel Pride has celebrated the power of 2SLGBTQIA+ storytelling through outstanding independent films from around the world—stories that entertain, challenge, inspire, and connect us.
This year's festival brings together nine exceptional feature films from Japan, Chile, France, Spain, Canada, and the United States, along with our always-popular Short Film Competition. Screenings will be presented at the Gas Station Arts Centre in Osborne Village and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Our 2026 theme, "Reveal Your True Colours," celebrates the beauty of authenticity and the richness of our diverse community. Every film offers a unique perspective, inviting us to see the world through different eyes while reminding us of the shared experiences that unite us.
Whether you're a longtime festival supporter or attending for the first time, we invite you to discover remarkable films, engage in meaningful conversations, and celebrate the voices and stories that continue to shape our community.
Thank you to our sponsors, partners, volunteers, filmmakers, and audiences for making Reel Pride possible. We look forward to welcoming you to another unforgettable festival.
The 41st Festival includes:
9 feature films
A Short Film Celebration
A Festival Reception sponsored by RBC
Saturday. Sep. 19, evening
Short Films Celebration
22nd
Canadian Short Film
Celebration
1PM — Saturday, September 19
Canada’s longest running 2SLGBTQ+ Short Films Competition received more than one hundred submissions from various locations across Canada in 2025. Filmmaker’s shorts most often reveal stories that mirror the life of the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ culture and their friendships, personal growth, dynamic relationships, and their personal struggles for societal understanding.
Awards (chosen by jury) include Best Short. Best Manitoba Short, Emerging Shorts Filmmaker, and 2SLGBTQI+ Community Reflection.
As well, the audiences vote for the 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.
Reel Pride
41st International Film Festival
September 16-20, 2025
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave, Winnipeg
SUNDAY
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Sponsors
Presenting
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Premier
Short Film Celebration
Volunteer
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