Join Reel Out Charlotte for our annual LGBTQ Shorts Night, a free, donate-
what-you-can, community event highlighting a variety of the best new short films from the United States and beyond.

Ronita Rambo (Michael Doshier, 2025, 12 min., United States) – Ronita Rambo, the
sharp-tongued waitress of a rural Missouri diner, has everyone’s order memorized –
but not a clue how to text her new crush. Enlisting the help of two gay teens, she
takes an unexpected leap toward love and authenticity.

Mean Goals (Ahuatl Amaro, 2025, 17 min., United States) – An adorkable gay Latino
joins an LGBTQ soccer team to bond with his father struggling with Alzheimer’s over
their shared passion for the sport.

Just Between Us (Zac Hug, 2025, 15 min., United States) – Sam and Dustin’s open
marriage works… until a nosy friend asks if they ever have sex just the two of them.
Sam spirals. As lines blur and intentions backfire, Sam is forced to reckon with what
intimacy looks like when love isn’t so black and white.

Ripple (Jacob Norris, 2025, 15 min., United States) – During the AIDS epidemic, a
palliative nurse begins to question her own biases and prejudices after learning
about the societal norms threatening her own son’s happiness.

My Dear Watson (Jacob McKee, 2025, 11 min., United States) – When he receives a
mysterious love note, a teenage Sherlock Holmes must step outside of his comfort
zone in order to uncover the identity of his secret admirer.

LIENZO (César Saldívar, 2025, 15 min., Mexico) – Through his daily activities and
profession, Vito presents us with an emblematic view of Mexico City. One morning,
he heads to a hospital and makes a decision that will change his life and
circumstances forever.

Cat Sitters (Claren Grosz, 2024, 11 min., Canada) – Four friends reunite to watch
scary movies while cat sitting, but an unexplained power outage and the nagging
suspicion that they’re not alone threatens to kill the vibe. One thing’s for sure: they
aren’t splitting up.

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