Paul Struthers

James Woolley, Frameline Executive Director Annc’s films for Pride Showcase, including 12 world premieres

“Pride Month has begun with riots and protests in the face of systemic injustice. The LGBTQ+ community is no stranger to these issues and we honor and support all those raising their voices in dissent and demanding equality,” said James Woolley, Frameline Executive Director. “Frameline has featured inspiring, thought-provoking cinema for more than 40 years and created a festival atmosphere that fosters community engagement and discourse, and we are proud to continue this tradition with our Pride Showcase.” 

Frameline’s new Executive Director James Woolley Announces Seven Filmmakers Receiving Completion Fund Grants

“This year’s grantees are a perfect mix of the challenges and joys LGBTQ+ people face today,” says Frameline’s Director of Programming, Paul Struthers. “From transgender representation in film and TV in DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ON SCREEN, to the struggles of immigrants in the United States today in LA LEYENDA NEGRA, to fun times in Australia’s first lesbian coming-of-age rom com in ELLIE & ABBIE (& ELLIE’S DEAD AUNT).”