Most films are available in Digital Site License ( DSL) and DVD format for Educational distribution to Universities and Colleges, libraries, LGBTQ centers, and entities focusing on educational and social impact. Educational DSL & DVD pricing includes public performance rights for free screenings for the life of the media. Get more details on our Education page.

Bookings and film rentals are available for many titles, but screening format and pricing varies. If you would like to book a film to screen at an event, email distribution@frameline.org with basic information about your screening such as the proposed date and # of showings, venue size, if it is a free screening or carries an admission fee, and we will contact you within more details. Get the details about film booking and rentals at the Host a Screening page.

Most films are available to stream or download via streaming services such as Vimeo, Amazon, Criterion Channel, Itunes, Kanopy, and others. Information about where to access a film can be found on its profile page, displayed at the bottom of the film pages under Purchase Options- Stream.

Payment through the Shopify secure cart system can be made via Paypal or credit card. There is also an option for submitting a purchase order and paying in the future. This option is available in the checkout menu, but is only for use by educational institutions.

Purchases within the state of California are subject to sales tax.

Digital files, including DCPs, screening and exhibition files, and educational DSL files are delivered digitally via download link.

DVDs orders are shipped flat rate and customers may select different shipping options at checkout.

For film screenings using physical media, shipping rates will be determined based on the weight of the item being shipped (DCP, DVD, 16mm, etc.) and how quickly the item is needed.

Once you have selected films, you will be prompted to log in to your account, or create a new account through the Shopify system.

Frameline offers an institutional preview option for our educational titles. Please contact distribution@frameline.org to inquire about previewing educational titles.

Frameline holds North American (U.S., Canada and Mexico) rights on the majority of its titles, and holds International rights on a number of titles. If you wish to purchase or rent one of our films and reside outside of North America, please contact distribution@frameline.org.

Contact distribution@frameline.org if you have an issue with your purchase and require a refund.

Frameline makes every effort to ensure the safe transport of our titles. Titles damaged in transit will be replaced provided the damaged shipment and original shipment packaging is returned to Frameline. Please save all shipping materials and contact Frameline immediately should you receive a damaged shipment.

If you have previously purchased a Frameline title on VHS or DVD and would like to upgrade to a digital version, we happily provide discounts for the upgrade to new technology. Contact distribution@frameline.org for a quote on specific films.

All Frameline titles are protected by international copyright law. We use an electronic system to prevent duplication. It is illegal to attempt to reproduce, duplicate or record any Frameline film or tape without written permission from the copyright holder. Purchase or rental does not include rights for subleasing, commercial distribution, television broadcast or electronic transmission of any kind, or rights to create a digital copy or alter the film or tape in whole or in part without specific written consent from Frameline.

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