Cinema Circle

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Cinema Circle

Cinema/Chicago’s film festivals, education program, and year-round programming enhance the cultural assets of the city of Chicago by exhibiting film from around the world and providing creative development for youth and emerging filmmakers. Together, we promote a deeper understanding of a diverse body of cultures and experiences, thus contributing to Chicago’s identity and orientation as an inclusive and international city. Cinema Circle provides unique and expanded giving opportunities to philanthropic, community-minded individuals who wish to sustain and grow Cinema/Chicago’s festivals and year-round programming.

Cinema/Chicago is comprised of adventurous individuals dedicated to the importance of independent, and international cinema and the critical role that a respectful and accessible organization can play in the life of a vibrant community. Cinema Circle is an opportunity to express these values and extend the impact of our internationally renowned organization.

Your Cinema Circle gift provides a major level of impact by supporting significant programs throughout the year. Patrons can direct their gifts to specific programs or allow support to be used where it is needed most.

“Festivals are so important, because they show to the world, they show to distributors, they show to audiences, they show to critics, movies that don’t…otherwise get a chance. Thank you for keeping the all important Chicago Film Festival alive and kicking into the future”

—Helen Mirren, Academy Award®-Winning actress (The Queen, Woman in Gold, Gosford Park)

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To join Cinema Circle, please contact Managing Director Vivian Teng at vteng@chicagofilmfestival.com.

GIVING LEVELS

The Cinema Circle provides a unique giving opportunity for arts patrons who value innovative, high-caliber cinema, arts education, and cultural experiences, as well as access opportunities to one-of-a-kind gatherings and unique access to the creative minds of contemporary cinema.

Festival: $50,000+
Red Carpet: $25,000+
Premiere: $15,000+
Silver Screen: $10,000+
Spotlight: $5,000+

“Cinema is a mirror by which we see ourselves.”

—Alejandro González Iñárritu, Academy Award®-Winning Director (The Revenant, Birdman, Amores Perros)