Sam Berliner

Sam Berliner is an experienced programmer and filmmaker with a diverse background in film production and festival management. Currently serving as a programmer for Frameline, Berliner has a strong focus on transgender and non-binary films and has actively participated in festival introductions and Q&As. Previous roles include producer at Planet Nutshell, programming and operations manager for Three Dollar Bill Cinema, and festival director for Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival. With a Master’s in Fine Arts in Cinema from San Francisco State University and extensive freelance work in various film production roles, Berliner continues to contribute significantly to the LGBTQ film community.