Frameline50: Gregg Araki and Hayley Kiyoko Headline Landmark 50th Anniversary Queer Film Festival

The San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50) has announced an ambitious and diverse line-up for its 50th-anniversary edition, taking place from June 17 to 27, 2026. This landmark year features highly anticipated premieres including Gregg Araki’s ‘I Want Your Sex,’ Hayley Kiyoko’s ‘Girls Like Girls,’ and Adrian Chiarella’s ‘Leviticus.’ By hosting screenings across San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland, the festival continues its half-century tradition of being the world's most significant platform for queer cinema. The program not only honors the history of the movement but also highlights emerging voices that define contemporary LGBTQ+ identity. With a mix of seasoned auteurs and new directorial talent, Frameline50 serves as both an industry hub and a cultural catalyst. As the festival reaches this historic milestone, it remains a vital space for community connection, artistic innovation, and the ongoing advocacy for queer representation in the global media landscape, ensuring the future of independent storytelling remains vibrant and resilient.