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Frameline Celebrates 50 Years with Fall Film Showcase
17 Sep
Summary
- Frameline's inaugural fall festival will be held in San Francisco venues.
- The festival will screen five LGBTQ+ films and honor artisans.
- It coincides with LGBTQ+ History Month and Frameline's 50th anniversary.

The queer arts nonprofit Frameline is set to host its first fall festival in San Francisco during October and November. This event serves as a celebration of the 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, which took place in June.
The festival will showcase five selected LGBTQ+ films, recognizing the contributions of queer individuals in filmmaking. Executive Director Allegra Madsen emphasized the community-driven nature of queer film experiences. The showcase is timed to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month, highlighting films that act as acts of remembrance and shape shared history.
The festival kicks off on October 11 with a screening of "9 to 5" as a tribute to Dolly Parton. Featured films include "Elsinore," a story about actor Ian Charleson, and "Clarissa," based on Mrs. Dalloway and starring David Oyelowo.
These films were chosen for their significant impact on the festival circuit, including appearances at Cannes, Berlinale, Telluride, and TIFF. Specific screening dates and venues have been announced for "9 to 5," "Mouse," "Tangles," "Clarissa," "Coward," and "Elsinore" across San Francisco theaters.