DONOR CIRCLE

The Donor Circle brings together a vital group of individuals who believe in the power of storytelling through film to inspire, educate and entertain.

The Bronze level is offered in single ($2,750) and dual ($5,500)

BENEFITS

MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

  • All-Access to MVFF screenings, panels and events
  • All-Access to MVFF Big Night films and events: Tributes, Spotlights, Centerpiece, Opening & Closing Nights*
  • First entry line at MVFF screenings
  • Filmmaker Lounge access
  • First-look of MVFF program with Executive Director & Founder

DOCLANDS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

  • Discounted DocLands tickets 

YEAR-ROUND

  • Recognition as a Donor Circle supporter (print, online and on-screen)
  • Discounted beer and wine when available
  • Invitations to ALL free member and industry screenings year-round
  • First entry line at member screenings

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  Tax deductible portion (based on average usage) Single $2,609, Dual $5,217 Please check with your tax consultant Excludes benefit programs   

The Silver level is offered in single ($5,500) and dual ($11,000)

BENEFITS

MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

  • All-Access to MVFF screenings, panels and events
  • All-Access to MVFF Big Night films and events: Tributes, Spotlights, Centerpiece, Opening & Closing Nights
  • First entry line at MVFF screenings
  • Filmmaker Lounge access
  • First-look of MVFF program with Executive Director & Founder
  • Reserved seating at MVFF screenings, held until 15 minutes before showtime

DOCLANDS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

  • Discounted DocLands tickets
  • All-Access to DocLands screenings, panels and events
  • First entry line at DocLands screenings
  • Reserved seating at DocLands, held until 15 minutes before showtime

YEAR-ROUND

  • Recognition as a Donor Circle supporter (print, online and on-screen)
  • Discounted beer and wine when available
  • Invitations to ALL free member and industry screenings year-round
  • First entry line at member screenings
  • Reserved seating at member screenings, held until 15 minutes before showtime
  • Complimentary access to ALL CAFILM screenings & Q&As 365 days a year! (in theater and Rafael@Home)

 

BUY NOW

Tax deductible portion (based on average usage) Single $5,359, Dual $10,717
Please check with your tax consultant

Excludes benefit programs | Excludes benefits and films on distributor platforms

 

If you are interested in becoming an instrumental donor to the California Film Institute at the Donor Circle Platinum level, please contact Liana Bender at 707-363-5403 or [email protected]You can also CLICK HERE to send us a note regarding your interest. 

MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

  • All-Access to MVFF screenings, panels and events
  • All-Access to MVFF Big Night films and events: Tributes, Spotlights, Centerpiece, Opening & Closing Nights
  • First entry line at MVFF screenings
  • Filmmaker Lounge access
  • First-look of MVFF program with Executive Director & Founder
  • Reserved seating at MVFF screenings, held until showtime
  • Curated MVFF Programmer Recommendations
  • Access to VIP area at MVF Opening and Closing Night parties
  • Private reception area with guest filmmakers/talent at Big Night events

DOCLANDS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

  • Discounted DocLands tickets
  • All-Access to DocLands screenings, panels and events
  • First entry line at DocLands screenings
  • Reserved seating at DocLands screenings, held until showtime

YEAR-ROUND

  • Recognition as a Donor Circle supporter (print, online, and on-screen)
  • Discounted wine and beer when available
  • Invitations to ALL free member and industry screenings year-round
  • First entry line at member screenings
  • Reserved seating at member screenings held until showtime
  • Complimentary access to ALL CAFILM screenings & Q&As 365 days a year! (in-theater and Rafael@Home)
  • Complimentary popcorn (20 per year)

 

Tax deductible portion (based on average usage) $24,377
Please check with your tax consultant

Excludes benefit programs  |  Excludes benefits and films on distributor platforms

If you are interested in becoming an instrumental donor to the California Film Institute at the Donor Circle Platinum level, please contact Liana Bender at 707-363-5403 or [email protected]You can also CLICK HERE to send us a note regarding your interest. 

MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

  • All-Access to MVFF screenings, panels and events
  • All-Access to MVFF Big Night films and events: Tributes, Spotlights, Centerpiece, Opening & Closing Nights
  • First entry line at MVFF screenings
  • Filmmaker Lounge access
  • First-look of MVFF program with Executive Director & Founder
  • Reserved seating at MVFF screenings, held until showtime
  • Curated MVFF Programmer Recommendations
  • Access to VIP area at MVF Opening and Closing Night parties
  • Private reception area with guest filmmakers/talent at Big Night events
  • Personally chosen reserved seats for MVFF screenings
  • Sponsor a film at MVFF

DOCLANDS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

  • Discounted DocLands tickets
  • All-Access to DocLands screenings, panels and events
  • First entry line at DocLands screenings
  • Reserved seating at DocLands screenings, held until showtime
  • Personally chosen reserved seats for DocLands screenings

YEAR-ROUND

  • Recognition as a Donor Circle supporter (print, online, and on-screen)
  • Discounted wine and beer at the Rafael
  • Invitations to ALL free member and industry screenings year-round
  • First entry line at member screenings
  • Reserved seating at member screenings held until showtime
  • Complimentary access to ALL Rafael screenings & Q&As 365 days a year! (in-theater and Rafael@Home)
  • Complimentary concessions (candy/soda/wine/beer) at the Smith Rafael Film Center & the Sequoia Cinema

 

 

Tax deductible portion (based on average usage) $49,377
Please check with your tax consultant

Excludes benefit programs  |  Excludes benefits and films on distributor platforms

If you are interested in becoming an instrumental donor to the California Film Institute at the Donor Circle Platinum level, please contact Liana Bender at 707-363-5403 or [email protected]You can also CLICK HERE to send us a note regarding your interest. 

MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

  • All-Access to MVFF screenings, panels and events
  • All-Access to MVFF Big Night films films and events: Tributes, Spotlights, Centerpiece, Opening & Closing Nights
  • First entry line at MVFF screenings
  • Filmmaker Lounge access
  • First-look of MVFF program with Executive Director & Founder
  • Reserved seating at MVFF screenings, held until showtime
  • Curated MVFF Programmer Recommendations
  • Access to VIP area at MVFF Opening and Closing Night parties
  • Private reception area with guest filmmakers/talent at Big Night events
  • Personally chosen reserved seats for MVFF screenings
  • Sponsor a Big Night film at MVFF

DOCLANDS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

  • Discounted DocLands tickets
  • All-Access to DocLands screenings, panels and events
  • First entry line at DocLands screenings
  • Reserved seating at DocLands screenings, held until showtime
  • Personally chosen reserved seats for DocLands screenings

YEAR-ROUND

  • Recognition as a Donor Circle supporter (print, online, and on-screen)
  • Discounted wine and beer at the Rafael
  • Invitations to ALL free member and industry screenings year-round
  • First entry line at member screenings
  • Reserved seating at member screenings held until showtime
  • Complimentary access to ALL Rafael screenings & Q&As 365 days a year! (in-theater and Rafael@Home)
  • Complimentary concessions (candy/soda/wine/beer) at the Smith Rafael Film Center & the Sequoia Cinema

 

 

Tax deductible portion (based on average usage) $99,377
Please check with your tax consultant

Excludes benefit programs  |  Excludes benefits and films on distributor platforms

We thank this vital group of passionate film lovers who share CAFILM’s belief in the power of extraordinary film. Their support is instrumental in sustaining the California Film Institute and its core programs. 

LEADERSHIP
Christopher and Jeannie Smith
Vickie Soulier
Jennifer Coslett MacCready
Nancy P. and Richard K. Robbins Family Foundation
Daniel Kenyon and Michelle Marchetta Kenyon

 

INVESTOR
Jim Boyce Trust and Kris Otis
Resonance Philanthropies
Destino Fund
Gruber Family Foundation
Mays Family Charitable Fund
Mobley Family Fund
Gordon Radley
Christine A. Schantz
Michael and Susan Schwartz Fund

 

PLATINUM
Kamala Geroux-Berry and David Berry
Ken and Jackie Broad Family Fund
Blaire and Benno Dorer Foundation
Janice Link and Jessica Link
KHR McNeely Family Foundation 
James Mochizuki of Friends Productions
Constance Oclassen
Maggie O’Donnell and Josh Floum
Cathy and Robert Nourafshan
Jonathan and Deborah Parker
Patricia Tanoury

 

 

SILVER
Anonymous
Nancy Abodeely
Baker Sisters Family Fund
Jean Bolte and Carl Frederick
Virginia Bria
Alice Corning
Suzette deVogelaere
Stephanie DiMarco and James Harleen
Griswold Family Fund, Bob and Alex Griswold
Margaret Haas Family Fund
Tom and Barbara Harrison
Richard J. Idell and Susan Kornblatt Idell
Andree and John Jansheski
Willa Jefferson-Stokes
Holly Kane and Mike Gallagher
Elizabeth King
Letty Ledbetter

Jacqui Lopez
Catherine and Ted McKown
Kenneth and Vera Muslin

Harrison Miller and Clare McCamy

Alexander Nourafshan
Deborah and Paul Sagues
Susan and Joel Sklar
Elliott and Shayna Stein
Mona Steinberg
Henry O. Timnick

 

BRONZE
Anonymous
Ann Peckenpaugh Becker and David Becker
Susan and William Beech
Julia Benello
Susan Bolle
China and Bruce Botsford
Wellington Bowler

Joe and Sue Carlomagno
Philip Chenette
Kevin and Christine Chessen
Joy Chik and Tom Larson
Joanie Ciardelli
Tom Cohen and Kristi Denton Cohen
Peggy and Wayne Coleman
Christina Cook
Rocco and Athena Capobianco
Stefanie Coyote
Becky Draper
Dick Enersen
Bronya Feldmann
Dennis P. Fisco and Pamela Polite Fisco
Catherine and Peter Flaxman
Barbara Galyen

Jodie Silberman and Donna Israskly Fund
Elisabeth and Howard Jaffe
Katie Jarman
Ray and Carla Kaliski

Amy Keroes
Thomas Koegel and Anne LaFollette
KC and Steve Lauck
Sandra Kurtzig
Lorraine Leard and Michael Mauzy
Gisella Mackay
Cindy and John McCauley
Carol and Ezra Mersey
Alice Muller
Jean Norelli
Roberta O’Neale
Jason and Cherity Payne
Mark Rappaport and Jean Horihata
Steve Riffkin
Michael Traina
Mel and Patricia Ziegler
Paul Zaentz

 

MAJOR FOUNDATION SUPPORT
Gruber Family Foundation
The Bernard Osher Foundation
Marin Community Foundation

 

 









CLICK HERE to view/download the complete CFI Donor Circle Levels & Benefits grid 

Your support will sustain the mission of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit California Film Institute and its programs:
Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center   |   Mill Valley Film Festival  |   DocLands Documentary Film Festival  |   CFI Education  |   CFI Releasing

The California Film Institute’s Federal Tax ID is 94-2498062

We are pleased to accept donations in the form of matching gifts or stock transfers; for more information about ways to give or Donor Circle levels, contact us at [email protected] or (415) 526-5838

In keeping with IRS regulations, the fair-market value of certain membership benefits may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gifts. The value of these benefits will be provided in California Film Institute’s acknowledgment of your gift. Please consult your own tax advisor.

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