Arts Circle

SUPPORT. IMPACT. CELEBRATE.

Stand with Film Independent as an Arts Circle Member, and directly support our work to center and elevate storytellers whose voices need to be heard. Arts Circle Members enjoy unique opportunities year-round to see and celebrate all that is being supported.

Join Arts Circle today.

 
To learn more, contact Jennifer Murby, Director of Development, at 323 556 9353 or jmurby@filmindependent.org.

YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES

  • One Film Independent Membership
  • Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
  • Priority access and reserved seating at all Members-Only Film Independent Presents screenings
  • Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Private Arts Circle screenings and receptions, including our Spotlight series and annual Board of Directors Brunch
  • Receptions at top film festivals around the world
  • Project Involve Shorts premiere and Fellows party

RECOGNITION

Your support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, Impact Report and the Spirit Awards program book.

Join our Indie level

YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES

  • One Film Independent Membership
  • Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
  • Priority access and reserved seating at all Members-Only Film Independent Presents screenings
  • Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Private Arts Circle screenings and receptions, including our Spotlight series and annual Board of Directors Brunch
  • Receptions at top film festivals around the world
  • Project Involve Shorts premiere and Fellows party

FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

  • Invitation for one to the Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch

RECOGNITION

Your support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, Impact Report and the Spirit Awards program book.

Join our Patron level

YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES

  • One Film Independent Membership
  • Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
  • Priority access and reserved seating at all Members-Only Film Independent Presents screenings
  • Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Private Arts Circle screenings and receptions, including our Spotlight series and annual Board of Directors Brunch
  • Receptions at top film festivals around the world
  • Project Involve Shorts premiere and Fellows party

FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

  • One ticket to the Spirit Awards
  • Invitation for one to the Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch

RECOGNITION

Your support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, Impact Report and the Spirit Awards program book.

Join our Spirit level

YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Two Film Independent Memberships
  • Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
  • Priority access and reserved seating at all Members-Only Film Independent Presents screenings
  • Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Private Arts Circle screenings and receptions, including our Spotlight series, Dinner & A Movie and annual Board of Directors Brunch
  • Receptions at top film festivals around the world
  • Project Involve Shorts premiere and Fellows party

FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

  • Two tickets to the Spirit Awards
  • Invitation for two to the Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch
  • Advance opportunity to purchase a Spirit Awards table

RECOGNITION

  • Support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, Impact Report, Spirit Awards program book and on the Annual Donor Wall at Film Independent’s headquarters
  • Acknowledgement included on pre-screening slides at Film Independent programs year-round, including Film Independent Presents

Join our Insider level

YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Four Film Independent Memberships
  • Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
  • Priority access and reserved seating at all Members-Only Film Independent Presents screenings
  • Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Private Arts Circle screenings and receptions, including our Spotlight series, Dinner & A Movie and annual Board of Directors Brunch
  • Receptions at top film festivals around the world
  • Project Involve Shorts premiere and Fellows party
  • Four Film Independent Directors Close-Up passes

FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

  • Four tickets to the Spirit Awards
  • Four backstage passes
  • Invitation for four to the Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch
  • Advance opportunity to purchase a Spirit Awards table

RECOGNITION

  • Support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, Impact Report, Spirit Awards program book and on the Annual Donor Wall at Film Independent’s headquarters
  • Acknowledgement included on pre-screening slides at Film Independent programs year-round, including Film Independent Presents
  • Spirit Awards program book full-page color ad (deadlines apply)

Join our Industry level

YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Six Film Independent Memberships
  • Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
  • Priority access and reserved seating at all Members-Only Film Independent Presents screenings
  • Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Private Arts Circle screenings and receptions, including our Spotlight series, Dinner & A Movie and annual Board of Directors Brunch
  • Receptions at top film festivals around the world
  • Project Involve Shorts premiere and Fellows party
  • Six Film Independent Directors Close-Up passes
  • Six Film Independent Forum passes

FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

  • Six tickets to the Spirit Awards
  • Six backstage passes
  • Invitation for six to the Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch
  • Advance opportunity to purchase a Spirit Awards table

RECOGNITION

  • Support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, Impact Report, Spirit Awards program book and on the Annual Donor Wall at Film Independent’s headquarters
  • Acknowledgement included on pre-screening slides at Film Independent programs year-round, including Film Independent Presents
  • Spirit Awards program book full-page color ad (deadlines apply)

Join our Benefactor level

YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Ten Film Independent Memberships
  • Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
  • Priority access and reserved seating at all Members-Only Film Independent Presents screenings
  • Two tickets to each Film Independent Presents special event – paid programming including Live Reads, Bring the Noise, An Evening With… and more.
  • Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows
  • All-access concierge service dedicated to you throughout the year

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Private Arts Circle screenings and receptions, including our Spotlight series, Dinner & A Movie and annual Board of Directors Brunch
  • Receptions at top film festivals around the world
  • Project Involve Shorts premiere and Fellows party
  • Ten Film Independent Directors Close-Up passes
  • Ten Film Independent Forum passes

ARTIST SUPPORT

Artist Development Fellowship in your name, awarded to a Film Independent Fellow ($10,000 cash grant). Acknowledgement as a funder of the selected Artist Development program included.

FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

  • One Trustee table for ten at the Spirit Awards and After Party
  • Ten backstage passes
  • Invitation for ten to the Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch
  • Advance opportunity to purchase additional Spirit Awards table(s)

RECOGNITION

  • Support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, Impact Report, Spirit Awards program book and on the Annual Donor Wall at Film Independent’s headquarters
  • Acknowledgement included on pre-screening slides at Film Independent programs year-round, including Film Independent Presents
  • Spirit Awards program book full-page color ad (deadlines apply)

Join our Visionary level

Arts Circle Members can arrange to donate benefits to Film Independent Fellows for an additional tax deduction.