Your support advances the expression of independent voices of individuals and cultures from around the globe.
By joining the vibrant Donor Circle community you will deepen your knowledge and appreciation of independent film through exclusive access and opportunities, while supporting a world-class independent film nonprofit organization.
Your involvement at the Donor Circle level enables CFI to provide a platform for internationally acclaimed, established and emerging filmmakers to share their stories with our community, offer free programs to thousands of diverse Bay Area students each year, deliver tangible results in gender equity in film, support the sustainability, maintenance, and programming of a historic art house theater, and champion independent filmmakers to make impact nationwide.
In appreciation of your commitment, you will enjoy film premieres, all-access to festivals and film screenings, reserved seating, as well as invitations to filmmaker Q&As throughout the year. Invest in the power of storytelling through film today!
The Bronze level is offered in single ($2,750) and dual ($5,500)
BENEFITS
MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
- All-Access to MVFF in-theater and online 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 at the Rafael
- Invitations to ALL free member and industry screenings year-round
- First entry line at member screenings
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 in-theater and online 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 in-theater and online 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 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 15 minutes before showtime
- Complimentary access to ALL Rafael screenings & Q&As 365 days a year! (in theater and [email protected])
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 in-theater and online 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 in-theater and online 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 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 [email protected])
- 20 complimentary popcorns at the Rafael
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 in-theater and online 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 in-theater and online 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 [email protected])
- Complimentary concessions (candy/soda/wine/beer) at the Rafael
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 in-theater and online 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 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 Big Night film at MVFF
DOCLANDS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
- Discounted DocLands tickets
- All-Access to DocLands in-theater and online 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 [email protected])
- Complimentary concessions (candy/soda/wine/beer) at the Rafael
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 CFI’s belief in the power of extraordinary film. Their support is instrumental in sustaining the California Film Institute and its core programs.
LEADERSHIP
Christopher B. Smith Family
Jennifer Coslett MacCready
Nancy P. and Richard K. Robbins Family Foundation
Vickie Soulier
INVESTOR
Jim Boyce Trust and Kris Otis
Ken and Jackie Broad Family Fund
Destino Fund
Gruber Family Foundation
Daniel Kenyon and Michelle Marchetta Kenyon
Mobley Family Fund
Lori O’Camb
Project No. 9
Gordon Radley
Christine A. Schantz
Mays Family Charitable Fund
Michael and Susan Schwartz Fund
Henry O. Timnick
PLATINUM
Kamala Geroux-Berry and David Berry
Maggie O’Donnell and Josh Floum
Jonathan and Deborah Parker
Sheri Sobrato and Eric Brisson
SILVER
Nancy Abodeely
Alice Corning
Suzette deVogelaere
Stephanie DiMarco
Michael Dyett and Heidi Richardson
Dennis P. Fisco and Pamela Polite Fisco
Tricia Gibbs
Griswold Family Fund, Bob and Alex Griswold
Maureen Groper
Margaret Haas
Lynne Hale
Tom and Barbara Harrison
Andree and John Jansheski
Willa Jefferson-Stokes
K.C. and Steve Lauck
Janice and Jessica Link
Catherine and Ted McKown
Kenneth and Vera Meislin
Stephen and Mary Mizroch
James Mochizuki of Friends Productions
Jann Moorhead
Linda Morgan
Cathy and Robert Nourafshan
The Jay Pritzker Foundation
Eric Schwartz and Magda Wesslund
Mona Steinberg
Biz and Livia Stone
Patricia Tanoury
BRONZE
Jane Bay
The Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust - Dave and Ann Peckenpaugh Becker
Susan and William Beech
Susan Bolle
Jean Bolte and Carl Frederick
Joe and Sue Carlomagno
Leslie Chatham
Christine Chessen
Joy Chik and Tom Larson
Tom Cohen and Kristi Denton Cohen
Becky Draper
Gayle Donsky and Morton Stein
Catherine and Peter Flaxman
Jeff Hodge and Michele Crncich Hodge
Richard J. Idell and Susan Kornblatt Idell
Elisabeth and Howard Jaffe
Ray and Carla Kaliski
Joe and Margaret Keon
Peggy Keon
Amy Keroes
Jacqui Lopez
Cindy and John McCauley
Rosemary and Kevin McNeely
Russell Munsell
Alexander Nourafshan
Constance Oclassen
Roberta O’Neale
Lorne and Ilona Parker
Dr. Sanford Rosenberg and Media Research Associates
Steve Riffkin
Jessica Sittig
Susan and Joel Sklar
Visra Vichit-Vadakan
Cameo Wood
Zach and Marlies Zeisler
MAJOR FOUNDATION SUPPORT
The Bernard Osher Foundation
Marin Community Foundation
Miranda Lux
Fenwick Foundation
EMA Foundation
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
County of Marin
National Endowment for the Arts
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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