A year-round LGBTQ+ arts and media organization, Frameline is open to coverage of its annual film festival, artist development programs, distribution titles, restoration efforts, and trends in queer media at large. To discuss future press opportunities, please reach out to a member of our Publicity Team (see below).

Frameline welcomes journalists and media representatives to cover Frameline49, the 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, in person and/or virtually. This year, the 11-day festival is slated for June 18–28, with screenings and events taking place in venues throughout San Francisco and Oakland.

In order to request interviews, film screeners, and press tickets for Frameline49, members of the media must inquire about press accreditation.

For more information about coverage, please contact Frameline’s Publicity Team:

Frameline’s press releases, approved images, and official assets can be found here.

Frameline49’s Print Source List will be uploaded here once it becomes available.

When covering Frameline events and news, members of the media are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner in order to uphold our organization’s commitment to hosting safe, inclusive experiences for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. 

Our events are to be free of harassment and discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, class, age, or ability. Harassment, including threatening behavior, language, and/or physical acts of violence, will NOT be tolerated. When this Code of Conduct is violated, Frameline reserves the right to revoke, without notice or refund, tickets, passes, credentials, or access to our events and venues.