Applications for the Frameline50 Volunteer Screening Committee are now closed. If you submitted an application, our Programming Team will be in touch with you in the coming weeks.

Each year, volunteers on the Screening Committee support our Programming Team’s curation of the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival by watching and reporting on films that have been submitted for consideration.

From cinephiles to industry professionals to dedicated Frameline Members, our past Screening Committees encompass a broad range of film-loving folks. Plus, we’re always looking for fresh perspectives, so even if you don’t have a background in film, we encourage you to apply. 

Oftentimes, Volunteer Screeners are the first to watch a submission, so, above all, we’re looking for dedicated folks who can commit to watching and reviewing their weekly assignments in a timely manner (January—April 2026).

Regardless of film background, all Volunteer Screeners must have:

• An open-minded approach to viewing films
• A passion for LGBTQ+ cinema
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to watching films in a timely manner
• Reliable internet access for streaming films and communicating via email

Upon completion of all assignments, Volunteer Screeners will receive:

• A complimentary one-year Frameline Membership
• Two (x2) complimentary tickets to Frameline50 Opening Night Film + Party
• Voucher codes, which can be redeemed for tickets to any regularly priced Frameline50 screening*
• Invitation to special Volunteer Screening Committee Party during Frameline50
• A Frameline50 Volunteer t-shirt
• A Frameline50 Volunteer Badge, which provides Festival Lounge access
• Invitation to Frameline50’s industry programming (June 21–22, 2026)

*The number of voucher codes will scale with the number of completed assignments.