From grassroots beginnings in a Fresno State classroom, Fresno Reel Pride has evolved into the sixth oldest, and one of the largest, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) film festivals in the United States.

Fresno Reel Pride is a celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema and is a premier cultural event in Central California attracting thousands of attendees, filmmakers and stars to its multi- day festival of international feature films, documentaries, and shorts.

Fresno Reel Pride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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  • Carmela Marie Murphy

    We are so thankful to Reel Pride LGBTQ+ Film Festival for screening our stop motion film, "A Bird Hit My Window and Now I'm a Lesbian." We were honored to be a part of the "Fun in Women's Short's" program. Raquel and the team were super communicative, supportive, and kind!

    xoxo,
    Carmela and AJ

    November 2025
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  • Clara Marshall

    Raquel and the Reel Pride team were excellent communicators. They created a rich and diverse program and sold out some screenings this year. Way to go!

    They selected our 90’s style queer comedy “Clam Diving for Beginners” and were very supportive in promoting our film on social media and in their program. I would be delighted to work with them again.

    September 2025
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  • Jean Donohue

    I was honored to have my film featured in the festival. The staff was attentive and professional. I'll enter my next film here!

    October 2024
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  • JT Seaton

    As a Central California native (born and raised in Bakersfield, CA), I was very proud to have had my short film screen at the 2023 Reel Pride Film Festival. Great fest. Great people. A true celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema.

    October 2023
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  • Aikane Film

    A small festival, but a really good one. Fun place to share our queer animated short.

    October 2023
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