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Filmforum is almost entirely organized and run by volunteers.  Please support our efforts to present the best in experimental, non-commercial film and video to Los Angeles.


Filmforum is a a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is always strapped for funds. All of your fiscal donations are fully tax deductible.   Here are some ways we could use your support:


  1. Season Sponsorship ($5000):  An entire season of Filmforum programming is indeed an incredible valuable donation.  Each season features approximately 12-14 shows including special events and co-presentations with other venues.  If you sponsor a season of Filmforum shows, we will feature your individual or company name on the season page (see our archives for examples of season pages) and each individual show listing, and will also announce your generous support of Filmforum at every screening.  In addition, you will be granted a complimentary one year membership and will be granted special access to any special events.  Come early to the shows and we will introduce you to the filmmaker!



  4. Screening Sponsorship ($500): This level of sponsorship will sponsor one particular screening.  If you would like to speak to us about what upcoming screenings we have for this or upcoming seasons, please contact Adam Hyman for details.  If you sponsor a screening, we will feature your individual or company name on the screening listing on our website, on our fliers and all other publicity material, and will announce your generous support of Filmforum at the screening itself.  In addition, you will be granted a complimentary one year membership which includes free admission to all shows!


  1. Season and Yearly Memberships (Single $60/$150, Double $95/$250): A healthy membership base is crucial for an organization like FIlmforum.  Buying a season membership gives you access to all of our screenings for FREE ... once you’ve attended six screenings, the cost has paid for itself!  Or save money by purchasing a yearly membership (good for all three seasons - Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall).


  1. Equipment Donations/In-Kind Contributions: Filmforum is looking for a video deck that plays HDV mini-DV and DV-Cam, PAL and NTSC tapes (ideally a Sony HVRM25A or HVRM15A), and an additional one that plays Beta SP and DigiBeta tapes, NTSC and PAL (ideally a Sony J-30). Equipment donations are also tax deductible.  Please contact us to discuss details.


  1. Volunteering (invaluable): If you are unable to contribute at any of the above levels, please consider supporting us by becoming a volunteer.  If you help with ticket sales at any show, you can see that show yourself for free! 


  3. We can also offer free admission for other support such as publicity and outreach, digitization and uploading of Q&A videos to our YouTube channel, and research support for our Alternative Projections project (see our blog for details on this project).  Lastly, we are also looking for an accountant who assist us with our taxes on a pro bono basis.  Thank you!