Not Really Films
Through my company, Not Really Films, I curate film programming & community moments specifically for those who are Black and/or Queer.
My film programming pulls from the vibe and messaging of a film to create immersive experiences for guests to enjoy. My community events offer things like free care kits, dining experiences, panels, creativity evenings, and more for Black and/or queer folks to inspire intentional connection with each other.
If you’d like to work with me for film programming or a community moment, reach out to me here and pop over a message!
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Black Queer Care Kits
Community Care Kits
50 free care kits for Black queer Chicagoans meant to inspire self-love and true self-care in the holiday season.
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Rye Lane Screening
Community Film Screening
A kickback and screening for 30 Black Chicagoans of the British Romcom, Rye Lane. In collaboration with Searchlight Pictures UK, Marz Brewing, and Big Drop Brewing.
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Bottoms Screening
Community Film Screening
An all-queer Chicago screening of the film Bottoms in collaboration with MGM Studios
*This event was canceled during production due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike
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But...I'm A Cheerleader Screening
Community Film Screening
An afternoon of drag performances, field games, and an interactive screening of the queer classic “But I’m a Cheerleader”. Curated for Pride 2023 in collaboration with Chicago Athletic Association and The Logan Theatre
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Mixtapes & Bouquets
Community Care Evening
A free evening of creating spring bouquets & nostalgic mixtapes over good wine and great conversation for Black Queer women in Chicago. Held at All Together Now with florals provided by Field & Florist.
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Sugar Moon Care Kits
Community Care Kits
Care kits advocating for rest and forgiveness of self that were free and only for Black women, Black femmes, and Black non-binary babes in my community. They were hand-delivered on the Sugar Moon which was the first full moon of 2021’s new lunar year.
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Blue Moon Care Kits
Community Care Kits
Care kits for Protection & Self-Love that were free and only for Black Women, Black Femmes & Black Non-Binary babes in my community. They were given out on the rare Halloween Blue Moon of 2020.
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Shelter In Our Place II
Digital Community Event
A 2nd week-long digital event curated for queer folks by Shelli Nicole, with an extra focus on featuring QTBIPOC people
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Shelter In Our Place
Digital Community Event
A week-long digital event series curated by Shelli Nicole for queer folks on Autostraddle
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Black Art Heaux Show
Art Show
All Black women art show curated by Shelli Nicole & Women Made Gallery
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Damaged Goods
Community Film Screening
A Free outdoor film screening focusing on Queer Black content. Curated by HiShelli for Logan Square Comfort Station in Chicago, IL