We are excited to announce the return of Frameline’s annual Industry Day to bring together members of the entertainment industry with artists and filmmakers for a full day of conversations, workshops, and events.

10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Dolby
1275 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Join us for a welcome brunch and meet visiting filmmakers and industry members, followed by a Keynote Speech by Jeffrey Winter from The Film Collaborative.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
9th Street Independent Film Center Screening Room
145 9th St #105, San Francisco, CA 94103

It’s every filmmaker’s dream. To stand in front of an audience with an award on their hands. But there is a long and arduous road to get to that point. Join a group of experienced directors, publicists and award strategists as they discuss what the path of awards consideration looks like in the modern film landscape, the Dos’ and Don’ts of a campaign, and how to tailor a strategy to your particular project.

Panelists: Ryan Aguirre (Director of National Publicity at Searchlight Pictures), Rivkah Medow (Holding Moses), Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson (Aikāne)

Moderated by: Erik Anderson (AwardsWatch)

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
AsiaSF
201 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Making the jump from creating a short film to a feature may seem like a natural move for a filmmaker, though it is seldom an easy one. Join our panel of filmmakers that successfully made this jump to hear about their creative and logistical challenges, the biggest differences between working in the two forms, and learn how to be best prepared for the transition. Because it’s never just about telling a longer story.

Panelists: Sav Rodgers (Chasing Chasing Amy), Sarah Holland (Egghead & Twinkie), Jac Cron (Chestnut), Gil Baroni (House of Izabel), and Trevor Anderson (Before I Change My Mind)

Moderated by: Jorge Molina (Frameline Film Festival)

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
9th Street Independent Film Center Screening Room
145 9th St #105, San Francisco, CA 94103

Your film has premiered at a festival. Perhaps at many festivals. It has garnered some momentum, word of mouth, maybe even some awards. What comes next? How do you make sure that your project gets seen by as many people as possible, and who are the people that makes that happen? During this panel, a group of the industry’s top distributors and sales agent will do a deep dive into the many paths into acquisitions. From theatrical to streaming releases, and short film to feature film distribution, this panel will answer the always-haunting question “What’s next?” 

Panelists: D.J. Gugenheim (Incognegro), Stevenson Greene (OutTV), Bill Guentzler (Gravitas Ventures)

Moderated by: Marc Smolowitz

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
AsiaSF
201 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

This panel fosters dialogue between queer actors, exploring how they are challenging representation in mainstream media and discovering alternative ways of showcasing queerness in film. Asking questions about what it means to perform characters near or mirroring actors’ identities, this panel unpacks how performance reshapes narratives, empowers communities and promotes inclusivity both on- and off-screen. Performing Queerness surfaces the precious and joyous opportunities found in queer actors portraying queer characters alongside the responsibility of representing the historically underrepresented.

Panelists: Aidan Dick (Playland), Lorena Russi (A History of Sitting in Waiting Rooms), Matt Campanella (Daddy Issues), and Dalila Ali Rajah (Agents of Change – Project: Polymer)

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Beaux SF
2344 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Wrap up the day and unwind with some drinks and good company before the screenings of the evening!