Arts Circle
Join a community that believes in the importance of supporting artist-driven, original filmmaking and appreciates its ability to influence our culture.
Arts Circle Members receive the inside track within our independent film community while supporting Film Independent’s efforts year-round, from our Artist Development and Education programs to Film Independent Presents, the LA Film Festival and much more.
Celebrate all that Film Independent stands for.
Join the Arts Circle today at a level that’s meaningful to you.
For further information, please contact Jennifer Murby, Associate Director, Institutional Giving, at 323 556 9353 or jmurby@filmindependent.org.
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES
- One Film Independent Membership — Additional Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
- Invitations to select Arts Circle events each year, including private screenings and intimate gatherings at private homes
- Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows
LA FILM FESTIVAL
- One Film Pass, providing access to all Regular Screenings and Events
- Invitations to the Festival Kickoff and Film Independent Fellows Reception
- Priority RSVP to the Project Involve Showcase Screening and Reception and the Members-Only Screening and Reception
- Additional benefits include 25% off all Festival pass purchases
RECOGNITION
- Your support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide and the Spirit Awards Program Book
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES
- One Film Independent Membership — Additional Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
- Invitations to select Arts Circle events each year, including private screenings and intimate gatherings at private homes
- Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows
LA FILM FESTIVAL
- One Arts Circle Priority Pass, providing priority access to all Regular and Special Screenings and Events
- One ticket to Opening Night Screening and Party
- One ticket to Closing Night Screening and Party
- Invitations to the Festival Kickoff, Film Independent Fellows Reception and the Filmmaker Party
- Priority RSVP to the Project Involve Showcase Screening and Reception and the Members-Only Screening and Reception
- Additional benefits include 25% off all Festival pass purchases
RECOGNITION
- Your support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide and the Spirit Awards Program Book
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES
- One Film Independent Membership — Additional Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
- Invitations to select Arts Circle events each year, including private screenings and intimate gatherings at private homes
- Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows
FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
- One ticket to the Film Independent Spirit Awards
- One invitation to the official Spirit Awards After Party
- One invitation to the Filmmaker Grant & Nominee Brunch
- Reserved seating at all Film Independent Spirit Awards screenings in Los Angeles
LA FILM FESTIVAL
- One Arts Circle Priority Pass, providing priority access to all Regular and Special Screenings and Events
- One ticket to Opening Night Screening and Party
- One ticket to Closing Night Screening and Party
- Invitations to the Festival Kickoff, Film Independent Fellows Reception and the Filmmaker Party
- Priority RSVP to the Project Involve Showcase Screening and Reception and the Members-Only Screening and Reception
- Additional benefits include 25% off all Festival pass purchases
RECOGNITION
- Your support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide and the Spirit Awards Program Book
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES
- Two Film Independent Memberships — Additional Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
- Invitations to select Arts Circle events each year, including private screenings and intimate gatherings at private homes
- Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows
FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
- Two tickets to the Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Advance opportunity to purchase a table
- Two invitations to the official Spirit Awards After Party
- Two invitations to the Spirit Awards press conference
- Two invitations to the Filmmaker Grant & Nominee Brunch
- Reserved seating for two to all Film Independent Spirit Awards screenings in Los Angeles
LA FILM FESTIVAL
- Two Arts Circle Priority Passes, providing priority access to all Regular and Special Screenings and Events
- Two tickets to Opening Night Screening and Party
- Two tickets to Closing Night Screening and Party
- Invitations to the Festival Kickoff, Film Independent Fellows Reception and the Filmmaker Party
- Priority RSVP to the Project Involve Showcase Screening and Reception and the Members-Only Screening and Reception
- Additional benefits include 25% off all Festival pass purchases
RECOGNITION
- Support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, the Spirit Awards Program Book and the LA Film Festival Guide
- Acknowledgement included on pre-screening slides at Film Independent programs year-round, including the LA Film Festival and Film Independent Presents
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES
- Four Film Independent Memberships — Additional Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request.
- Invitations to select Arts Circle events each year, including private screenings and intimate gatherings at private homes
- Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows
FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
- Four tickets to the Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Advance opportunity to purchase a table
- Four backstage passes
- Four invitations to the official Spirit Awards After Party
- Four invitations to the Spirit Awards press conference
- Four invitations to the Filmmaker Grant & Nominee Brunch
- Reserved seating for four to all Film Independent Spirit Awards screenings in Los Angeles
LA FILM FESTIVAL
- Four Arts Circle Priority Passes, providing priority access to all Regular and Special Screenings and Events
- Four tickets to Opening Night Screening and Party
- Four tickets to Closing Night Screening and Party
- Invitations to the Festival Kickoff, Film Independent Fellows Reception and the Filmmaker Party
- Priority RSVP to the Project Involve Showcase Screening and Reception and the Members-Only Screening and Reception
- Additional benefits include 25% off all Festival pass purchases
RECOGNITION
- Support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, the Spirit Awards Program Book and the LA Film Festival Guide
- Acknowledgement included on pre-screening slides at Film Independent programs year-round, including the LA Film Festival and Film Independent Presents and on pre-screening Film Independent trailer at the LA Film Festival
- Spirit Awards Program Book full-page color ad (please note; deadlines are involved)
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES
- Six Film Independent Memberships — Additional Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
- Six Film Independent Forum passes
- Six Film Independent Directors Close-Up passes
- Invitations to select Arts Circle events each year, including private screenings and intimate gatherings at private homes
- Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows
FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
- Six tickets to the Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Advance opportunity to purchase a table
- Six backstage passes
- Six invitations to the official Spirit Awards After Party
- Six invitations to the Spirit Awards press conference
- Six invitations to the Filmmaker Grant & Nominee Brunch
- Reserved seating for six at all Film Independent Spirit Awards screenings in Los Angeles
LA FILM FESTIVAL
- Six Arts Circle Priority Passes, providing priority access to all Regular and Special Screenings and Events
- Sponsor the attendance of an LA Film Festival filmmaker and enjoy lunch with that filmmaker
- Six tickets to Opening Night Screening and Party
- Six tickets to Closing Night Screening and Party
- Invitations to the Festival Kickoff, Film Independent Fellows Reception and the Filmmaker Party
- Priority RSVP to the Project Involve Showcase Screening and Reception and the Members-Only Screening and Reception
- Additional benefits include 25% off all Festival pass purchases
RECOGNITION
- Support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, the Spirit Awards Program Book and the LA Film Festival Guide
- Acknowledgement included on pre-screening slides at Film Independent programs year-round, including the LA Film Festival and Film Independent Presents and on pre-screening Film Independent trailer at the LA Film Festival
- Spirit Awards Program Book full-page color ad (please note; deadlines are involved)
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES
- Ten Film Independent Memberships — Additional Filmmaker Pro and Film Lover Membership benefits available upon request
- Ten Film Independent Forum passes
- Ten Film Independent Directors Close-Up passes
- Invitations to select Arts Circle events each year, including private screenings and intimate gatherings at private homes
- Exclusive access to a collection of short films created by Film Independent Project Involve Fellows
- All-access concierge service dedicated to you throughout the LA Film Festival, the Film Independent Spirit Awards and year-round Film Independent programs
FILM INDEPENDENT PRESENTS
- Two tickets to each Film Independent Presents Special Event (paid programming including Live Reads, Bring the Noise, An Evening With… and more)
FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
- One Benefactor table for ten at the Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Ten backstage passes
- Ten invitations to the official Spirit Awards After Party
- Ten invitations to the Spirit Awards press conference
- Ten invitations to the Filmmaker Grant & Nominee Brunch
- Sponsor two seats for Spirit Award Nominees
- Reserved seating for ten at all Film Independent Spirit Awards screenings in Los Angeles
LA FILM FESTIVAL
- Ten Arts Circle Priority Passes, providing priority access to all Regular and Special Screenings and Events
- Sponsor the attendance of an LA Film Festival filmmaker and enjoy lunch with that filmmaker
- Ten tickets to Opening Night Screening and Party
- Ten tickets to Closing Night Screening and Party
- Invitations to the Festival Kickoff, Film Independent Fellows Reception and the Filmmaker Party
- Priority RSVP to the Project Involve Showcase Screening and Reception and the Members-Only Screening and Reception
- Additional benefits include 25% off all Festival pass purchases
RECOGNITION
- Artist Development Fellowship in your name awarded to a Film Independent Fellow ($10,000 cash grant)
- Support is recognized in the Film Independent Talent Guide, the Spirit Awards Program Book and the LA Film Festival Guide
- Acknowledgement included on pre-screening slides at Film Independent programs year-round, including the LA Film Festival and Film Independent Presents and on pre-screening Film Independent trailer at the LA Film Festival
- Spirit Awards Program Book full-page color ad (please note; deadlines are involved)
For further information, please contact Jennifer Murby, Associate Director, Institutional Giving, at 323 556 9353 or jmurby@filmindependent.org.