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HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL |
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YOU make the Festival happen!
The 11th edition of the SFFF was our most successful ever! Preparations for the 12th SFFF are already underway. We are working on film selection, marketing, volunteer needs and, of course, fundraising. Ticket sales cover only about 40% of our operating costs and the remainder must be raised through our loyal supporters. The SFFF is organized by the Sacramento French Cultural Society, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Since 2002, the Sacramento French Film Festival has brought the best of contemporary and classic French cinema to Sacramento, reaching thousands of people each year. The SFFF is now a beloved cultural landmark and is proud to be a part of Sacramento’s vibrant and innovative arts community. Over the years, we have expanded and diversified our annual program offerings to offer a Winter Short Film Screening and a “Serge at the Verge” musical celebration of French cult artist Serge Gainsbourg. Both events are organized in partnership with the Verge Center for the Arts.
We offer wonderful opportunities to support the Sacramento French Film Festival. Whether you are a business or an individual (Ami du Festival); whether you are interested in making a cash or in-kind contribution, there is an option that is right for you! We hope that you will be interested in joining the businesses and individuals who care about the success of the Festival and help us make each edition better than the last! |
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Sponsoring the SFFF is an opportunity for you to be associated with a distinctive, first-class and outstanding event; increase your visibility among our educated and affluent audience from the Sacramento Valley, the Sierra foothills, the Bay Area, Southern California and out of state; and give your employees or clients the chance to attend our acclaimed programs. Our Winter Short Film Screening and “Serge at the Verge” event have broadened our audience base and provide additional exposure to our patrons. And, of course, contributions to the Sacramento French Film Festival are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Your generous sponsorship makes it possible for us to make payments for such expenses as theater rental, film rental, transportation fees, marketing, postage, printing and a whole list of other items that are necessary to organize a film festival. We have established the following five sponsoring levels with the aim to offer you the best benefits packages. Merci for your interest and support!
We also offer in-kind sponsorship and media partnership opportunities. Contact us for more information and to learn about other special sponsoring opportunities. |
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PRESENTING PRODUCER ($3,000 and up - Cash only)
Download the 2013 package (coming soon).
- Yearlong recognition at all our events (including our annual Winter Short Film Screening and “Serge at the Verge” Party).
- Logo on our website’s « home » and « sponsors » pages, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!)
- Logo and link to your website inserted in our online newsletter sent to the 3,000+ people on our mailing list.
- Name in all our press releases.
- Prime location of your logo on the Film Festival poster.
- Logo on the « Showtimes » page in the Film Festival program insert.
- Logo on the cover page of our Sacramento News & Review Insert distributed to more than 80,000 people in the Sacramento region & at the Festival.
- Name on Film Festival flyers.
- Top billing on slide credit prior to each Film Festival screening (logo).
- Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Film Festival’s opening night film screening.
- Four Full Passes to the Film Festival (full access to all screenings and receptions) & four tickets to our other events (with the exception of fundraising events).
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ($2,000 - $2,999 - Cash only)
Download the 2013 package (coming soon)
- Logo on our website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
- Logo on the Film Festival poster.
- Logo in the Sacramento News & Review Insert distributed to more than 80,000 people in the Sacramento region & at the Festival.
- Slide credit prior to each Film Festival screening (logo).
- Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Film Festival’s opening night film screening.
- Four Full Passes to the Film Festival (full access to all screenings and receptions) & four tickets to our other events (with the exception of fundraising events).
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
($1,250 - $1,999 - Cash only)
Download the 2013 package (coming soon)
- Logo on our website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
- Logo on the Film Festival poster.
- Logo in the Sacramento News & Review Insert distributed to more than 80,000 people in the Sacramento region & at the Festival.
- Slide credit prior to each Film Festival screening (logo).
- Two Full Passes to the Film Festival (full access to all screenings and receptions) & two tickets to our other events (with the exception of fundraising events).
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PRODUCER ($750 -$1,249 - Cash only)
Download the 2013 package (coming soon)
- Logo on our website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
- Name on the Film Festival Poster.
- Small logo in the Sacramento News & Review Insert distributed to more than 80,000 people in the Sacramento region & at the Festival.
- Slide credit prior to each Film Festival screening (name).
- Two Full Passes to the Film Festival (full access to all screenings and receptions) & two tickets to our other events (with the exception of fundraising events).
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IN-KIND SPONSOR
If you are interested in becoming an in-kind sponsor of the SFFF, please download the 2013 In-kind Package (coming soon) & Contact us.
Benefits depend on the value of your donation. They may include:
- Logo on the SFFF website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
- Recognition on the SFFF poster.
- Recognition in the Sacramento News & Review Insert distributed to more than 80,000 people in the Sacramento region & at the Festival.
- Slide credit prior to each Festival screening (logo or name).
- Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Festival’s opening night film.
- Full Passes (access to all Festival screenings and to the opening & closing night receptions).
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MEDIA PARTNER
If you are interested in becoming a media Partner of the SFFF, please download the 2013 Media Partnership Package (coming soon). & contact us.
Benefits depend on the value of our partnership. They may include:
- Logo on the SFFF website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
- Recognition on the SFFF poster.
- Recognition in the Sacramento News & Review Insert distributed to more than 80,000 people in the Sacramento region & at the Festival.
- Slide credit prior to each Festival screening (logo or name).
- Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Festival’s opening night film.
- Full Passes (access to all Festival screenings and to the opening & closing night receptions).
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Our corporate cash, in-kind and media sponsors are also invited to provide gifts or
gift certificates to be given away at our popular
drawing preceding each sceening. These drawings provide another
advertisement opportunity for our sponsors. |
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Every year
the Sacramento French Film Festival opens on Friday evening
with a fabulous reception immediately preceding the opening
film. This gala features a variety of hors d’oeuvres
and desserts catered by Sacramento’s finest restaurants,
an open wine bar and music. The SFFF closes on
Sunday with a fun casual champagne cocktail following
the closing film.
Each restaurant generously donates an elaborate appetizer
or dessert for 350 guests for the Opening Reception in exchange for a great benefit package. Download the 2013 Catering Package (coming soon) and Contact us to coordinate or for more information.
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CATERER
- Name on the SFFF poster.
- Name on SFFF flyers.
- Name & contact information in the SFFF program book.
- Name on the SFFF website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
- Slide credit prior to each SFFF screening (name).
- Name posted in the lobby of the Crest Theatre during the SFFF opening reception.
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Our caterering sponsors are also invited to provide gifts or
gift certificates to be given away at our popular
drawing preceding each sceening. These drawings provide another
advertisement opportunity for our sponsors. |
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LES AMIS DU FESTIVAL |
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Support the Sacramento French Film Festival by becoming an Ami du Festival (Friend of the Festival)! To us, the Amis are truly more than friends – their support makes the Festival possible!
Each Ami du Festival is an essential member of the SFFF team. You make it possible to bring the best and newest French films to Sacramento. Ticket sales cover only about 40% of our operating costs and the remainder must be raised through our loyal supporters. Combined, your contributions enable the Festival to pay for theater rental, film rentals and shipping, postage, printing, and a long list of the other things it takes to organize a wonderful event each year.
Please find information below about the four Ami du Festival levels. Each level offers a unique benefits package as thanks for your generous support.
To become an Ami du Festival, download the 2013 Amis du Festival package (coming soon) and return the form with a personal check by regular mail. Merci for you interest and support.
The SFFF is organized by the Sacramento French Cultural Society, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The portion of your contribution that exceeds the fair market value of the benefits you receive in exchange is tax deductible. Donations must be received before May 14th, 2012. For more information on sponsoring this year’s Festival, please don't hesitate to contact us.
ARTS DAY OF GIVING!
DONATE HERE ON MONDAY APRIL 29
AND YOUR DONATION WILL BE MATCHED!
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VISIONARY ($1,000
and up)
- Dinner with a 2013 SFFF guest for two people.
- Name in the SFFF program and on the SFFF website.
- Slide credit prior to each Festival screening.
- Two Full Passes (access to all Festival screenings and to the opening night & closing night receptions).
- Free Admission to other events organized by the SFFF throughout the year for two people (exclusions may apply).
- A 2013 collectable SFFF poster.
- Invaluable…(value of benefits for the IRS: $213*)
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STAR
($450 - $999)
- Name in the SFFF program and on the SFFF website.
- Two Full Passes (access to all Festival screenings and to the opening night & closing night receptions).
- Free Admission to other events organized by the SFFF throughout the year for two people (exclusions may apply).
- A 2013 collectable SFFF poster.
- Value of benefits: $213*
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SUPPORTING ACTRESS/ACTOR ($240 - $449)
- Name in the SFFF program and on the SFFF website.
- One Full Pass (access to all Festival screenings and to the opening & closing night receptions).
- Free Admission to other events organized by the SFFF throughout the year for one person (exclusions may apply).
- A 2013 collectable SFFF poster.
- Value of benefits: $109*
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CINEPHILE ($50 - $239)
- Name on the SFFF website.
- Donation completely tax deductible.
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CONTRIBUTE TO THE SFFF!
No donation is too small
if you want to help the SFFF!
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