Join host Jeanine Nicholson for an intimate, casual house party, a fabulous evening of light bites, wine, inspiring company, and powerful community as we dive into the final months of 2026 and raise crucial funds towards queer independent media.

We'll hear Frameline ED Allegra Madsen’s preview what to look forward to Frameline's Fall Showcase, mingle with Frameline Board members, and be tapped to explore membership & individual giving options to keep the largest queer film festival going strong, even in the face of this administration’s assault on arts & our communities. After our historic 50th Festival, we have no plans to slow down. Continue to be part of history with us.

Come for the connection to other cinephiles and stay for the raffle at the close of the event where you'll have an opportunity to win Valkyries tickets.

Why Join Us? Frameline is the engine that drives queer independent media. Your donation ensures we start the new year strong, supporting the essential films and filmmakers who tell our stories.

Please donate generously to make a lasting difference.

When: Sat, Sept 26, 4p-6p

Where: San Francisco [exact address to be provided after RSVP]

More About Frameline

Exhibition

Founded in 1977, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival is the longest-running, largest, and most widely recognized LGBTQ+ film exhibition event in the world. As a community event with an annual attendance of 50,000+, the Festival is the most prominent and well-attended LGBTQ+ arts program in the Bay Area. Frameline also presents year-round exhibitions, like members-only sneak previews and events, as well as special screenings featuring directors, actors, and other queer media icons.

Distribution

Established in 1981, Frameline Distribution is the only nonprofit distributor that solely caters to LGBTQ+ film. Frameline’s collection has over 300 award-winning films that we distribute globally to universities, public libraries, film festivals, and community organizations.

Support

Since 1990, more than 200 films have been completed with assistance from the Frameline Completion Fund. Grants are awarded annually and provide much-needed support to filmmakers for their final editing and lab work. Once completed, these films often go on to receive international exposure. Submissions include documentary, educational, narrative, animation, and experimental projects about LGBTQ+ people and the issues that matter to us.

Frameline Restorations ensures that queer films can be preserved and enjoyed by audiences for years to come. Film preservation is more than just physical restoration, it is also the process of cultural preservation, of valuing LGBTQ+ history and recognizing the artistic contributions of queer filmmakers to the history of cinema.

Jeanine's House Party

Rooftop Party for Frameline!