With your generous support, we continue to change the world through innovative programs that bring the LGBTQ+ media arts to the Bay Area. Membership is vital to our hands-on work in creating a lasting impact today and for the future of LGBTQ+ people everywhere. This generous gift you make will help us continue to change the world one film at a time.

• Discounts on tickets & Frameline merchandise***
• Festival program mini-guide mailed to your home (if you join/renew by April 30 and remain valid through the festival; mailed only within US)
• Priority entrance at all in-theater Festival screenings
• Invitations to year-round advanced screenings and special discounts

° Explorer Level Members will not receive a voucher, but are eligible for all basic Member benefits like ticket discounts, invites to Members-only events, program guide, and Priority entrance at all in-theater Festival screenings via our Member line. Please reach out to members@frameline.org to register. Frameline will contact enrollees for age verification.

♢ Available only to seniors (65+), full time students with valid ID, and persons with disabilities. Frameline will contact enrollees for verification.

Ω Complimentary tickets offered as member benefits are valid for screenings (excluding Opening Night, First Friday/Centerpiece, Pride Kickoff, and Closing Night films) during the Festival. Sign into your Frameline account on our home page to access these. After signing in, go to the page of the film you want to see or stream, click Book Tickets, and you should see “Voucher – Member $0”. Detailed instructions, troubleshooting, and terms and conditions here.

* Your Membership must be current as of April 15th and remain valid through the Festival.

** Prestige Pass allows the bearer admission to all screenings at our Festival’s Prestige screenings, located at Herbst Theatre and A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theatre.

*** Your Membership allows you to purchase additional tickets at a discount for friends and family. Discounted tickets are limited to 2 per screening. Additional tickets for the same program may be purchased at full price. Purchase discounted tickets at any time – even on the day of the screening online (if available). 

°° Gold Card allows the bearer complimentary and priority admission to all Festival screenings, including Opening Night, First Friday/Centerpiece, Pride Kickoff, and Closing Night films plus First Friday/Centerpiece and Pride Kickoff parties. Gold Card bearer may be accompanied in line by one guest with a valid ticket or pass. Seating is guaranteed until 20 minutes prior to showtime, or until pass holder allotment has been reached. Gold Card specific entry line for screenings is dependent on theatre/staff capacity; otherwise entry is via Frameline Member line. Gold Cards are sent by email in the days leading up to the Festival; if renewing/joining during the Festival, your card will be issued by email within 24 hours of renewal/joining. Gold Card entitles the bearer to early registration for complimentary admission to Frameline49’s smaller venues. Registration directions are here.

°°° Platinum Card allows the bearer complimentary and priority admission to all Festival screenings, including Opening Night, First Friday/Centerpiece, Pride Kickoff, and Closing Night films plus First Friday/Centerpiece and Pride Kickoff parties. Reserved seating at our Festival’s Prestige screenings is guaranteed until 20 minutes prior to showtime. Platinum Card bearers are allowed immediate entry to screenings upon arrival dependent on theatre/staff capacity and showtime. Platinum Cards are sent by email in the days leading up to the Festival; if renewing/joining during the Festival, your card will be issued by email within 24 hours of renewal/joining. Platinum Card entitles the bearer to early registration for complimentary admission to Frameline49’s smaller venues. Registration directions are here.

Please note: Festival benefits are valid only for the Festival year purchased and if not used, do not accrue into the following year. All Membership sales are final. Please contact members@frameline.org for inquiries.

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