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Become a Patron

Become a Patron

Members at our Patron Levels provide important philanthropic support to SFFILM. In exchange, we offer access to our most exclusive events and benefits during the SFFILM Festival and year-round.

SFFILM Patrons

Deepen your engagement by participating as a supporter at one of these levels. Your generosity helps us bring films from around the world to Bay Area audiences, expand the resources we can offer to students and teachers, and invest in the next generation of filmmakers.

Renew your membership or join today!

Producer
$2,500

All Storyteller benefits, plus:
  • 2 tickets to select special events and SF Honors
  • 1 SFFILM all-access pass to SFFILM Festival and Doc Stories
  • SFFILM Festival Hospitality Lounge access
  • Invitations to private Artist Development and Education events throughout the year.
  • Recognition in print and digital materials
  • Access to SFFILM Festival VIP Preview Night

JOIN RENEW

Auteur
$5,000

All Storyteller benefits, plus:
  • 2 tickets to select special events and SF Honors
  • 2 SFFILM all-access passes to SFFILM Festival and Doc Stories
  • SFFILM Festival Hospitality Lounge access for yourself and a guest
  • Invitations to private Artist Development and Education events throughout the year.
  • Recognition in print and digital materials
  • Access to SFFILM Festival VIP Preview Night
  • Concierge reservation services and reserved seating (when available)
  • Priority seating access at SFFILM Festival, Doc Stories, and special screenings.
  • Invitation for 2 to SFFILM’s annual party at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City

JOIN RENEW

Visionary $10,000

All Storyteller benefits plus:
  • 2 tickets to select special events and SF Honors
  • 2 SFFILM all-access passes to SFFILM Festival and Doc Stories
  • SFFILM Festival Hospitality Lounge access for 2 guests
  • Invitations to private Artist Development and Education events throughout the year.
  • Recognition in print and digital materials
  • Access to SFFILM Festival VIP Preview Night
  • Concierge reservation services and reserved seating (when available)
  • Priority seating access at SFFILM Festival, Doc Stories, and special screenings.
  • Invitation for 2 to SFFILM’s annual party and a private dinner at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City
  • On-screen recognition: SFFILM Festival and year-round
  • Consultation with SFFILM staff for a customized SFFILM Festival and Doc Stories screening selection
  • Invitation for 2 to Private Talent Receptions or Dinner

JOIN RENEW
 
Not all SFFILM Memberships are fully tax-deductible. Benefits may be waived in order to take an additional write-off. With questions, please contact SFFILM at Development@sffilm.org.

SFFILM (San Francisco Film Society) is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization, Federal Tax ID: 94-2663216.

Contact

To learn more about SFFILM Individual Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lynda Sanjurjo-Rutter, Director of Development, at lsanjurjorutter@sffilm.org.

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