49th Frameline 

CALL FOR ENTRIES

(Feature and Short Films and web series, Narrative and Documentary) 

The 49th Frameline is currently accepting applications for its upcoming edition. 

Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the Festival via FilmFreeway. 

DETAILS

• Competitive: Yes 
• Entry fees: Yes (30 – 80 $US) 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• please consult the festival website 

ABOUT

Committed to showcasing the best and most diverse work by, about, and of interest to the LGBTQ+ community, the festival strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, transgender people, intersex people, asexual people, non-binary people, disabled people, and other underrepresented people and communities.  

The Festival is produced by Frameline, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the exhibition, distribution, funding and promotion of LGBTQ+ media arts. Its mission is to change the world through the power of queer cinema.  As a media arts nonprofit, Frameline’s programs connect filmmakers and audiences in the Bay Area and around the world. 

In 2024 several Canadian films were selected for the festival including Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story which took home the Out in the Silence Award 

Telefilm Canada recognizes selection of a FEATURE FILM in this festival and may provide assistance through the International Promotion Program. 

International Promotion 
Telefilm Canada, Montreal 
festivals@telefilm.ca 
1 800 567-0890