Reel Q Presents: Global Shorts at the 40th Annual Reel Q Film Festival

It’s the 40th Annual Reel Q Film Festival! At City of Asylum, we’re celebrating with a special evening of LGBTQ short films from around the world. This handpicked program, curated exclusively by Reel Q, brings together bold, diverse voices in a unique, one-time-only screening you won’t find anywhere else.

The sixth-oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in the world (and the longest-running film festival in Pittsburgh), the Reel Q Film Festival spans 10 days with a variety of programs, panels, parties, and community activities, screening approximately 20 feature films and over 40 short films at several venues around the city. 

City of Asylum is thrilled to participate as a host in this historic festival. Attendees of this film screening can enjoy drinks and light refreshments before the screening, and stick around afterward for an intimate audience discussion that dives deeper into the stories and perspectives depicted in the films and experienced in our own communities. Don’t miss this celebration of global queer cinema—come be part of the conversation!

About Reel Q:

Reel Q is one of the oldest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the world. Starting in 1985, Reel Q’s mission has been to increase the availability and accessibility of queer film in Pittsburgh and its surrounding region, highlighting the diverse experiences of our worldwide community. 

For the better part of a decade, City of Asylum has been partnering with Reel Q to bring unique, international queer films to audiences for free. From dramas to documentaries to playful rom-coms, we are honored to serve as a platform for these beautiful works to reach new audiences.

About Your Visit: 

The in-house restaurant, Cucina Alfabeto, is closed on Mondays.