PFP's AltReels Film Fest Sets Lineup

Pride Films and Plays announces five short films receiving their Chicago premieres during Queer Bits AltReels Film Festival at the Public House Theatre (3914 N Clark) on April 25th, 2016.

Pride Films and Plays' Queer Bits AltReels Film Festival will showcase five short films that test the boundaries of traditional filmmaking. The program includes a powerful documentary about the toll of an illness on a long-term relationship, a sexy thriller about a quiet man whose drag queen alter-ego starts to take over his life, a sweet pop musical about heartbreak and hope, a zany comedy about a brother and sister saving their video store, and a tender fairytale about two men that give each other newfound purpose in life.

The screening begins at 7:30PM. The screening will be followed by a brief talkback with the audience and special guest Michael Horvich who appears in Alzheimer's: A Love Story which is one of the officially selected films for Queer Bits AltReels. The Public House Theater bar will be open beginning at 6:30PM. Please come early and have a drink with us!

Warning: some of the short films contain adult themes and strong language. You are going to love them!

Tickets are $15. Student and Senior tickets are also available for $10. Tickets can be purchased at pridefilmsandplays.com or by calling 1.800.737.0984.

Queer Bits AltReels Film Festival Selections:

Alzheimer's: A Love Story

Directors: Gabe Schimmel and Monica Petruzzelli (US, 16:24)

Alzheimer's: A Love Story follows Greg and Michael as they struggle with a disease that is actively eradicating the memory of a beautiful relationship 40+ years in the making, and the love that has held them together through it all.

Carrie Ca$h

Director/Writer: Mercy Smith (US, 20:51)

A timid, introverted man finds solace and strength in his drag queen alter-ego until she starts to take over his life completely and he must learn how to find his own strength and voice.

Chance

Director/Writer: Jake Graf (UK, 16:11)

Trevor's life has become a void following the passing of his wife. A chance encounter in the park with a mysterious stranger equally troubled by his own past jarringly reawakens him.

hopefulROMANTIC

Director: Benjamin Pollack; Writers: Matt Zarley and Andy Zulla (US, 16:30)

Matt Zarley's original, (nearly dialogue-free) musical is a universal story about loving, letting go, and holding onto faith that there's somebody for everybody.

I Hate the Color Red

Director/Writer: Jazmin Jamias (US, 18:55)

A comedy about a sister and a brother who struggle to keep their family video store in business as "red boxes" and "red envelopes" threaten its existence.

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