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Frameline Members are foundational to the work we do — both during the annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival and beyond. Our membership program sustains Frameline’s mission, uplifts LGBTQ+ films and voices, and protects the future of independent queer media.
An annual membership is a direct investment in Frameline’s year-round work. If you’re interested in supporting Frameline by joining our membership program — or renewing or upgrading your current membership — there’s a level of Frameline Membership that’s right for everyone.
Regardless of level, all Frameline Members receive the following benefits:
- Discounts on Frameline tickets and merchandise.*
- Festival program guide (or similar) mailed to your home.**
- Priority entrance at all in-theater Festival screenings.
- Invitations to advance screenings and special events, and access to exclusive discounts, all year round.
Please Note: *Some exclusions may apply. **You must join or renew by April 30 of the given Festival year and remain valid through the Festival; guides are only mailed within the U.S.
Explorer
Free (Ages 14–24)
- For ages 14–24 only. Frameline will contact enrollees for verification.
- Explorer Level Members will not receive a voucher, but are eligible for all basic Member benefits, including ticket discounts, invites to Members-only events, a mailed program guide, and priority entrance at all in-theater Festival screenings.
- To purchase your Member discounted tickets, sign in with your email or Member ID, go to the page of the film you want to see or stream, click Book Tickets, and you should see “Member” discounted tickets.
- JOIN or RENEW
Friend Discount
$55 / year
- Available only to seniors (aged 65+), full-time students, and people with disabilities.
- Two (x2) Festival vouchers, which are redeemable for regularly priced tickets (exclusions may apply).
- For seniors and students, Frameline will contact enrollees for verification.
- Tax deductible: $27
- JOIN or RENEW
Patron
Visionary
$1,750 / year OR $145.84 / month
Visionary Star
$3,000 / year OR $250 / month
- Two (x2) Gold Cards
- Two (x2) Prestige Passes
- Two (x2) Festival t-shirts
- Donor recognition in Festival assets
- On-screen Donor recognition at the Festival
- Four (x4) invitations to special Festival events
- Festival Lounge access
- Invitations to special partnered screenings throughout the year
- Tax deductible: $2,560
- JOIN or RENEW
Visionary Director
$5,500 / year OR $458.34 / month
- Two (x2) Platinum Cards
- Two (x2) Prestige Passes
- Two (x2) Festival t-shirts
- Donor recognition in Festival assets
- On-screen Donor recognition at the Festival
- Four (x4) invitations to special Festival events
- Festival Lounge access
- Invitations to special partnered screenings throughout the year
- Tax deductible: $4,720
- JOIN or RENEW
Luminary
$10,000 / year OR $834 / month
- Four (x4) Platinum Cards
- Two (x2) Festival t-shirts
- Donor recognition in Festival assets
- On-screen Donor recognition at the Festival
- Four (x4) invitations to special Festival events
- Festival Lounge access
- Invitations to special partnered screenings throughout the year
- Tax deductible: $9,120
- JOIN or RENEW
Terms & Conditions
Please review the Frameline Membership Terms & Conditions.
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.
General Membership Questions
How do I JOIN or RENEW?
Do Frameline Membership benefits carry over from year to year?
Festival benefits are valid only for the Festival year your Membership was purchased in. If benefits are not used, they do not accrue and cannot be used the following year.
Are Frameline Memberships refundable?
No, all Membership sales are final.
I accidentally purchased a ticket at full price — can I get a refund?
No, any transactions placed without accessing and/or applying your Member benefits will not be refunded or exchanged.
How do I find out about Frameline Member events?
Make sure you’re subscribed to our email list! Please Note: If you unsubscribe from our e-news list — or any other emails from Frameline — the system unsubscribes you from all of our emails.
Can I purchase a Membership with DAF (Donor Advised Fund), QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution), or with payment platforms through my employer (Benevity, Cybergrants, etc.)?
No. To ensure full compliance with current tax laws, the IRS does not allow DAF/QCD grants to be used for memberships that include benefits such as festival tickets, passes, or gala invitations.
Because of these rules, we are unable to apply your DAF/QCD gift toward a standard Frameline membership that includes these perks.
Questions About Festival Membership Benefits
What is a Voucher?
- Vouchers are complimentary to Frameline Members and may be redeemed for tickets to regularly priced Festival screenings.
- Vouchers may NOT be used to access tickets for Opening Night, First Friday/Centerpiece, Pride Kickoff, or Closing Night films.
- Before the Festival program goes live you will receive instructions on how to redeem them for tickets to Festival films.
- You will sign into your Frameline account on our home page to access these. We will update you when it’s time to sign into your Frameline account, via our homepage, to access your voucher. (Typically, we reach out soon after the Festival program is revealed.) After signing in, go to the page of the film you want to see, click “Book Tickets,” and you should see “Voucher – Member $0.”
What is a Gold Card?
- A 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, as well as the First Friday/Centerpiece party (RSVP required for entry) and Pride Kickoff party.
- A Gold Card allows the bearer complimentary streaming access when applicable.
- A Gold Card bearer may be accompanied in line by one (x1) guest with their own valid ticket or pass.
- Seating is guaranteed until 20 minutes prior to showtime, or until pass holder allotment has been reached.
- A Gold Card-specific entry line for screenings is dependent on theatre/staff capacity; otherwise, entry is via the standard 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.
- A Gold Card also entitles the bearer to register for complimentary admission to the Festival’s smaller venues.
What is a Platinum Card?
- A 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, as well as the First Friday/Centerpiece party (RSVP required for entry) and Pride Kickoff party.
- Platinum Card holders also receive reserved seating at Prestige screenings.
- A Platinum Card allows the bearer complimentary streaming access when applicable.
- Seating is guaranteed until 20 minutes prior to showtime, or until pass holder allotment has been reached.
- For most screenings, Platinum Card bearers are allowed immediate entry to screenings upon arrival. Depending on theatre/staff capacity and showtime, Platinum Card holders may be asked to join the standard Frameline Member line.
- 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.
- A Platinum Card entitles the bearer to register for complimentary admission to the Festival’s smaller venues.
What is a Prestige Pass?
A Prestige Pass allows the bearer admission to all Festival screenings being held at The Castro Theatre and other select venues.
What are Frameline Member lines?
- At most Festival venues, the dedicated Frameline Member line allows current Members to queue for priority entrance. A Member-priced ticket, Membership receipt, or other proof of Membership (thank-you letter, renewal letter, etc.) is required to access this dedicated line.
- At most Festival venues, Gold and Platinum Cardholders have separate priority-entry lines; please see the above Gold Card and Platinum Card sections for more information.
How do I get discounted tickets and how many can I get?
- Outside of your allotted vouchers, your Frameline Membership allows you to purchase additional Festival tickets at a discount for friends and family.
- Discounted tickets are limited to two (x2) per screening and may be purchased at any time, including day of.
- Once you’ve hit your two (x2) discounted tickets allotment, any additional tickets for the same program must be purchased at full price.
How do I get recognition as a Donor on Festival assets (website, on screen, etc.)?
- In order to receive recognition on Festival assets (program guide, on screen, etc.), your Membership must be current as of April 15th of that year’s Festival and remain valid through that year’s Festival.
- To receive recognition on Frameline’s website, your Membership must be current by September 15 and/or April 15 for website recognition since the list is updated twice a year.
- Recognition is for Patron and above levels
What venues will be used for Frameline50?
Frameline will return to The Castro Theatre in June 2026. The full lineup of Frameline50 venues will be announced in May 2026.
Where are the in-person Box Office locations and Festival Lounge for Frameline50?
The locations for the Frameline50 Box Office and Festival Lounge will be announced at a later date.
Where/when can I buy tickets for Frameline50?
When the Frameline50 program is announced in May 2026, you can purchase tickets on our website or at any in-person Box Office location.
Where can I pick up my Frameline50 t-shirt(s)?
Our Membership Team will let you know pickup times and locations closer to the Festival dates.
I can’t find voucher instructions — what now?
If you cannot locate your voucher instructions via email, we will have a dedicated page with voucher instructions set up ahead of the Festival.
Still Have Questions?
For all Membership inquiries, please contact:
Esme Agilar
Membership & Development Manager
eagilar@frameline.org