Frameline, the world's largest and longest-running queer film festival, takes place annually in June, showcasing nearly 150 films that highlight LGBTQ+ experiences. Executive director Allegra Madsen describes the festival as a 'gay Christmas,' emphasizing its role in community building and conversation. With around 60,000 expected attendees each year, the festival not only tells stories but serves as a platform for understanding and celebrating queer identities. A focus on the mission to uplift queer cinema and support filmmakers is evident in the organization’s year-round programs.
"You come out, you see people in line, you share an experience with each other and then you have conversations," said Allegra Madsen, executive director of Frameline. "I always call it my 'gay Christmas.'"
"It's more than just the storytelling," said Matthew Ramsey, director of partnerships with Frameline. "The storytelling is crucial, but it's also the opportunity for us to come together during times that are challenging as well as to celebrate and bring joy."
"The mission of the organization to change the world through the power of queer cinema," said Madsen. "We also have programs all year round to support the development of artists and queer filmmakers and queer storytelling."
"I believe that film is why we need to be having these conversations," said Madsen. "We need to talk to each other and understand what every one of our letters in the LGBTQ acronym stands for."
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