Gay Films All Year Long!
Pride Film Fest streams new LGBTQ films year-round. Discounts for members!
Through this abundance of programming, Pride Film Fest will showcase the breadth of queer films in this new type of Gay Film Fest!
A new type of film festival!
Welcome to the Pride Film Fest!
ABOUT PRIDE FILM FEST
Pride Film Fest showcases the breadth of world LGBTQ film to express the variety and complexity of queer life across the globe. Programming includes films previously lauded in global film festivals alongside new films curated through the Pride Film Contest.
Pride Film Fest began in 2012 as Queer Bits, an in-person event curated by Pride Films and Plays. In 2022, Open Space Arts became the sponsor for the now independent, year-round streaming program, Pride Film Fest. Pride Film Fest is a member of the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals.
BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS - March 15 to 26
To people who don’t know, Hai, now in his 30s, might be a thriving horse ranch owner. You can tell from his Bentley car and private chauffeur. But the truth is, he still fixates on his mother’s support. Knowing this, Hai seeks to prove himself. This film is beautifully black and white, with many intertwined storylines.
Streams March 15 to 26
PRIDE FILM FEST AWARD WINNING SHORTS - March 22 to April 2
This program features five new short films deemed Best of the Fest for the Pride Film Fest Spring Fest. Films include This Moment, We're Here, Señorita, Neighborhood Stranger. Lovie Dovie and House of Enigma. Streams March 22 to April 2.and
BLESSED BOYS - March 29 to April 9
Mario and Lino, two best friends, live a neighborhood life. For both of them, the unthinkable happens. A door opens to a new world, leading them to different paths. Even the most crucial thing they have is their fraternal friendship.
BEST OF THE FESTS - April 5 to 16
EISMAYER - May 17 at Facets
Vice Lieutenant Eismayer is the most feared trainer and model macho in the Austrian Military and lives as a gay man in secret. When he falls in love with a young, openly gay soldier, his world gets turned upside down. Based on real events.
HORSEPLAY - June 15 at Facets
A group of young men at a gathering in a luxury villa test each other's boundaries.
Our Mission
Pride Film Fest features new features and shorts from international filmmakers working with queer characters or themes. Each film is $12 and can be streamed from anywhere. And there are discounts for discounts for members
Become a Member of Pride Film Fest and save!
Members save $5 off each film offered by Pride Film Fest and get one free membership event each month. Members also get free passes to the Open Space Arts new play series in spring 2023.
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Through this abundance of programming, Pride Film Fest will showcase the breadth of world LGBTQ film art – from shorts to features and everything in between - that expresses the variety and complexity of queer life across the globe. The fall schedule will include six separate
programs streaming for 11 days each. Themes will explore the experiences of gay men and women, trans, gender queer, non-binary, and even asexual identities.
Made a Donation to OPEN SPACE ARTS to support our work.
Founded in 2021. OPEN SPACE ARTS explores contemporary issues through live and streaming performances. Past projects have included THE KRAMER PROJECT at Center on Halsted.
Let Us Know How We Are Doing!
Do you have questions about our festival? Would you like to suggest a film for next year's festival? Send us a message, and we will get back to you soon.
