CONTRIBUTE | Sacramento French Film Festival

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CONTRIBUTE TO THE SFFF!
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The SFFF IS ORGANIZED BY THE SACRAMENTO FRENCH CULTURAL SOCIETY (SFCS), a 501 (c) 3 ORGANIZATION.
All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law which states that the portion of your contribution that exceeds the fair market value of the benefits you receive in exchange is tax deductible.

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For more information about sponsoring the Sacramento French Film Festival contact: Cécile Mouette Downs.

SPONSOR REELS
Our sponsor reel is shown prior to each film.

2017 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner

2016 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner

2015 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner

2014 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner

2013 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner

2012 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner

2011 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner

2010 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner

2009 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner

2008 Sponsor's Reel - by Prime8 Interactive

2007 Sponsor's Reel - by Gilda Taffet

2006 Sponsor's Reel - by Dutch Falconi

	PLEASE NOTE THAT IN 2020, DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE OUR DONORS WITH THE BENEFITS LISTED BELOW. WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPLORING VARIOUS OPTIONS. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND SUPPORT. Dear Amis du Festival, It is official! Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 19th edition of the Sacramento French Film Festival will be virtual. Held over 10 days, June 19-28, 2020, the SFFF will present a collection of about 10 new feature films, otherwise unavailable in the U.S. that you will be able to watch on-demand, from the comfort of your home. Despite social distancing, we will keep our event festive and convivial with virtual Q&A sessions & partnerships with local restaurants. We are aware that a lot of people are facing or will face financial difficulties due to the pandemic and we haven’t sent out our annual appeals for support and volunteering this year. But, even though we will not incur some of the usual expenses associated with producing our main Festival live, we face a new set of costs to host and manage virtual screenings, and your help is still essential to make it happen. How you can help! VIRTUAL CINEMA: Stream French films with the Sacramento French Film Festival! As you may know, we have started offering Virtual Cinema on demand and virtual Q&As to stay connected (FIND OUR CURRENT LINEUP HERE)! Your rental supports the Festival. The cost to stream each film is $10 or $12, and the SFFF gets 50% of the net revenue. So watching a film is a great way to show your support while getting to escape to France for a few hours! DONATE! If you are in a position to give, we would truly appreciate your much-needed support to allow us to continue our programs, virtually and – fingers crossed – back in a real theater once it is safe to do so! Your donations will also help us plan for our 20th anniversary season of events next year. Please note that due to the uncertainty of the situation, we are unable to announce benefit packages for our sponsors at this time (FYI, the 2019 Sponsoring levels are listed below. We will do our best to offer benefits appropriate to your donation level, which could include MiniFest admission this year). You can donate through PAYPAL (Click on the yellow "Donate" Button at the top right corner of this page.) Merci for donating what you can, if you can. We are extending a huge thanks to those of you who have already sent their donations, your loyalty means a lot. We are pleased to recognize you HERE. SPREAD THE WORD! More than ever, you can be our ambassadors! This year, there will be no need to travel to Sacramento to attend the Festival and you can share the love with your French & film loving friends all over the U.S. We encourage you to share the link to our virtual portal broadly on social media when it becomes available! Merci ! Although we will miss getting together, we are grateful to be able to continue presenting the Festival by bringing the best of France to Sacramento living rooms! We hope you'll let us in... In these distressing times, we hope that you, your family, and friends are staying healthy and safe. Sincerely, Cécile & the SFFF Team
	CONTRIBUTE TO THE SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL!

	Video by Benz Doctolero / 2017

	WHY DONATE TO THE SFFF? YOU make the Festival happen!

	The costs of booking films and renting our venues (to name only our two most essential expenses) increase every year and our tickets sales cover only about half of our operating costs, which we keep as low as possible thanks to our tireless volunteers, bighearted in-kind sponsors, and our Board of Directors’ efficient management. The Sacramento French Film Festival depends on support from our sponsors to bring the highest-quality films to Sacramento while keeping event pricing affordable to a wide audience. Your contribution enables the SFFF to continue its tradition of high-quality, fun, and thought-provoking events! We offer wonderful opportunities to support the Sacramento French Film Festival. Whether you are a business or an individual; whether you are interested in making a cash or in-kind contribution, there is an option that is right for you! The SFFF is organized by the Sacramento French Cultural Society, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The SFFF is organized by the Sacramento French Cultural Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As allowed by the IRS, the portion of your contribution that exceeds the fair market value of the benefits you receive in exchange is tax deductible. To calculate the tax deductible portion of your donation, please use 2019 pass prices when announced. Merci for your interest and support!



	CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
	PLEASE NOTE THAT IN 2020, DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE OUR DONORS WITH THE BENEFITS LISTED BELOW. WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPLORING VARIOUS OPTIONS. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND SUPPORT. Sponsoring the Sacramento French Film Festival offers a unique opportunity to have the name of your business attached to an acclaimed, first-class event described by members of our audience as “the best cultural event in Sacramento”. We have established the following four Cash Sponsoring levels, and we also have In-Kind Sponsorship and Media Partnership opportunities with the aim of offering you the best benefits packages with high exposure at our events, on our website and in our newsletter, as well as in our printed program and on our poster. Benefits also include passes to the SFFF for you or your employees and clients, and exclusive access to the SFFF’s Opening Reception. 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 screening.

			PRESENTING PRODUCER ($3,000 and up - Cash only) Download the 2019 package. Yearlong recognition at our annual events. Logo on our website, 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 e-newsletter sent to the 3,000+ people on our mailing list. Social media promotion. Prime location of your logo on the Film Festival poster. Prime location of your logo in the Film Festival program booklet. Name or Logo on Film Festival flyers. Top billing (logo) on the Slide Credit shown prior to each Film Festival screening. Personal onstage acknowledgment prior to the Film Festival’s opening night screening. Table space for promotional materials. Four tickets to the SFFF’s exclusive Sponsor & VIP Opening Reception. Four Sponsor Passes to the SFFF (full access to all screenings and receptions).
			EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ($2,000 - $2,999 - Cash only) Download the 2019 package. 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 Film Festival program booklet. Logo on the Slide Credit shown prior to each Film Festival screening. Personal onstage acknowledgment prior to the Film Festival’s opening night screening. Table space for promotional materials. Four tickets to the SFFF’s exclusive Sponsor & VIP Opening Reception. Four Sponsor Passes to the SFFF (full access to all screenings and receptions).
			ASSOCIATE PRODUCER ($1,250 - $1,999 - Cash only) Download the 2019 package. 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 Film Festival program booklet. Logo on the Slide Credit shown prior to each Film Festival screening. Personal onstage acknowledgment prior to the Film Festival’s opening screening. Table space for promotional materials. Two tickets to the SFFF’s exclusive Sponsor & VIP Opening Reception. Two Sponsor Passes to the SFFF (full access to all screenings and receptions).
			PRODUCER ($750 -$1,249 - Cash only) Download the 2019 package. 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. Logo in the Film Festival program booklet. Logo on the Slide Credit shown prior to each Film Festival screening. Personal onstage acknowledgment prior to the Film Festival’s opening screening. Table space for promotional materials. Two Tickets to the SFFF’s exclusive Sponsor & VIP Opening Reception Two Sponsor Passes to the SFFF (full access to all screenings and receptions).
			IN-KIND SPONSOR If you are interested in becoming an in-kind sponsor of the SFFF (including by participating in our Festival Raffle), please 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 our program booklet. Slide credit prior to each Festival screening (logo or name). Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Festival’s opening night film. Tickets to the SFFF’s exclusive Sponsor & VIP Opening Reception. Sponsor Passes to the SFFF (full access to all screenings and receptions).
			MEDIA PARTNER If you are interested in becoming a media Partner of the SFFF, please 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 our program booklet. Slide credit prior to each Festival screening (logo or name). Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Festival’s opening night film. Tickets to the SFFF’s exclusive Sponsor & VIP Opening Reception. Sponsor Passes to the SFFF (full access to all screenings and receptions).



	CATERING SPONSORSHIP
	PLEASE NOTE THAT IN 2020, DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS, WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR RECEPTION SPONSORS. WE ARE EXPLORING OPTIONS FOR WORKING WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS TO PAIR TAKE-OUT MENUS WITH FILMS. PLEASE STAY TUNED! Sponsoring the Sacramento French Film Festival offers a unique opportunity to increase the visibility of your restaurant by being associated with an acclaimed and first-class event described by members of our audience as « The best cultural event in Sacramento! ». Both Opening and Closing receptions & parties are catered thanks to the generous donations of local restaurants and stores. Benefits include high exposure at our events, on our website and in our newsletter, as well as in our printed program. If you are interested in becoming a Catering Sponsor of the SFFF, please contact us.
			CATERER Logo + contact information in our program booklet. Logo on our 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. Tickets to the SFFF’s exclusive Sponsor & VIP Opening Reception. Sponsor Passes to the SFFF (full access to all screenings and receptions).

	Our caterring 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.



	LES AMIS DU FESTIVAL
	PLEASE NOTE THAT IN 2020, DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE OUR DONORS WITH THE BENEFITS LISTED BELOW. WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPLORING VARIOUS OPTIONS. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND SUPPORT. 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! Please find information below about the four Ami du Festival levels. Each level offers a unique benefits package. Please note that the benefit packages only include attendance to the main June Festival. Admission to the Winter Shorts Fest, Mini Fest, and other special events are not included. Download the 2019 Amis du Festival package (still valid for 2020 donations at this time). For more information on sponsoring this year’s Festival, please don't hesitate to contact us. Merci for your interest and support.
			VISIONARY ($1,000 and up) Meet and greet with a 2020 SFFF guest for two people. Name in the 2020 Festival program booklet and on the SFFF website. Slide credit prior to each 2020 Festival screening. Exclusive access to the 2020 Opening Night Reception for two people. Full access to all 2020 Festival screenings and to the Closing Night Reception for two people. A collectable 2020 SFFF poster.
			STAR ($500 - $999) Name in the 2020 Festival program booklet and on the SFFF website. Exclusive access to the 2020 Opening Night Reception for two people. Full access to all 2020 Festival screenings and to the Closing Night Reception for two people. A collectable 2020 SFFF poster.
			SUPPORTING ACTRESS/ACTOR ($250 - $499) Name in the 2020 Festival program booklet and on the SFFF website. Exclusive access to the 2020 Opening Night Reception for one person. Full access to all 2020 Festival screenings and to the Closing Night Reception for one person. A collectable 2020 SFFF poster.
			CINEPHILE (up to $249) Name in the 2020 Festival program booklet and on the SFFF website.
	* The SFFF is organized by the Sacramento French Cultural Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As allowed by the IRS, the portion of your contribution that exceeds the fair market value of the benefits you receive in exchange is tax deductible. To calculate the tax deductible portion of your donation, please use 2020 pass and poster prices when announced. Donations must be received before May 15, 2020 to be included in the 2020 SFFF program booklet. Admission to events outside of the main June 2020 Festival (Winter Shorts Fest, Fall MiniFest, special events) is not included in these benefits packages.