Frameline’s Legacy Circle is a special group of visionary donors who have made a lasting commitment to our mission. There are no fees or dues to join — just the shared belief that LGBTQ+ cinema matters.

In filmmaking, the version of the movie that captures the “true” vision of its creator is called the “director’s cut.” Often, studios alter a project for its theatrical release, taking away from the filmmaker’s plan. By including Frameline in your will and joining our Legacy Circle, it’s like contributing to our director’s cut. You’re ensuring that these hateful times don’t force us to compromise our vision or edit our stories to fit someone else’s idea.

In that spirit, we invite you to become a director of Frameline’s future ahead of our landmark 50th Festival. By making a planned gift, you’re helping us shape the next 50 years of unforgettable films, groundbreaking queer programs, and vital community connections.

• Recognition in our annual Festival Program and other publications (with permission).
• A commemorative Legacy Circle pin that reflects your commitment to Frameline.
• Invitations to special, exclusive events.
• The peace of mind that comes from knowing you’ve secured the future of Frameline.

No matter where you are in the process, we can help you find the right next step:

• Add a Gift to Your Will or Trust: This is one of the most common ways to make a planned gift. By including Frameline in your will, you can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your assets.
• Designate Retirement Plan or Life Insurance Beneficiaries: You can easily designate Frameline as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy. It’s as simple as filling out a form with your plan administrator.
• Donor Advised Funds (DAF): On Donor Advised Fund Day (October 8), consider directing a grant from your DAF to Frameline to provide additional, crucial support.

If you have already included Frameline in your estate plans, please let us know! We’d love to thank you and welcome you to our Legacy Circle.

We are proud to partner with the Horizons Foundation, a leading philanthropic community resource dedicated to LGBTQ+ causes. You can contact them directly for expert guidance on your options and next steps. 

And, as always, feel free to reach out to Matthew Ramsey, Frameline’s Director of Partnerships & Development, at mramsey@frameline.org. 

Looking to learn more about the Legacy Circle? We’ve covered some options in our blog post about National Make-A-Will Month.

• Steven Abbott & Jim Stephens
• Julie Ansell & Orla O’Keeffe
• Nancy Lynn Baker & Cathy Hauer
• Adam Berman & Alex Scotta
• Catherine Brannigan
• David Castro & David Rowley
• Christopher Cowen
• Alma Cremonesi
• John Crow & Marcus Loy III
• Jennifer Keay Davidson
• Gary Demyen & Les Partridge
• Bob Dockendorff
• The Eastman Pisarcik Family Trust
• Meggy Gotuaco & Dipti Ghosh
• Linda Harrison & Ellen Anderson
• George Heymont
• Marcus Hu & Ross Nakasone
• Michael Hulton & David Stewart
• Gregory Hunter
• The Hurst Family Fund
• Fenton Johnson
• Harvey Kivel
• Michael Kossman
• Hy Levy
• Brent Lok & J. Wade French
• Thomas Matson & Hank Stuart
• Jane Moyer & Janet Free
• Kenneth Price
• Elan Rosenquist
• In memory of Allen A. Schuh, forever a fan
• Herve Utheza
• Matt Vandeberg
• Frances Wallace