Purpose

The San Diego Film Foundation’s Making A Difference for Nonprofits Program is designed to create a revenue source for nonprofit organizations by offering special pricing for the San Diego International Film Festival with a portion of the proceeds rebated to the nonprofit.

The benefit for the nonprofit is that it is a turn-key opportunity to provide added benefits for the nonprofit’s members/supporters and generate revenue for the nonprofit.

The benefit for the San Diego Intl Film Foundation is to introduce a broader audience to the vast scope of documentaries, shorts, and feature films submitted each year to the Festival from over 65 countries.

How It Works

The SDFF Making A Difference for Nonprofits Program is easy to execute.

1. The nonprofit provides basic information about their organization to SDiFF
   • 501c.3 status
   • Current list of Board of Directors
   • Current list of non-profit’s management team as well as designated manager for this program
   • Approximate number of members/supporters on promotional lists
   • Mission of the non-profit
2. The San Diego Intl Film Festival agrees to the following:
   • Assign a Promo Code unique to the nonprofit for tracking purposes
   • 10% discount on Festival Passes (VIP, Fest, Weekend, Day Passes)  to anyone using the nonprofit’s promo code.  Discount is passed on to the purchaser at the time of purchase.
   • 10% rebate to the non-profit based on sales of passes to the San Diego Intl Film Festival.
   • Payment of the 10% rebate to the non-profit is paid within 45 days after the close of the Festival.  2018 Festival is October 10-14, payment would be made by November 30, 2018.
3. The nonprofit agrees to:
   • Promote this opportunity to their members/supporters via any or all of the following:
     • Emails (minimum of 3)
     • Newsletters
     • Postcards/letters
     • Handouts at events
     • Logo and explanation of the program included on the organization’s website
     • Other opportunities as appropriate
4. The San Diego Film Foundation agrees to provide:
   • Permission for the nonprofit to identify as a partner of the San Diego Intl Film Festival Making A Difference for Nonprofits Program including use of the Festival logo
   • Festival information including dates/locations/special events/etc.
   • Recommendations of specific documentaries/films that may appeal to the core mission of the nonprofit

How To Sign Up

Email info@sdfilmfest.com with the required information.  Allow approximately 10-14 days for processing and assignment of the promo code.

*This program may become full and the San Diego Film Foundation may not be able to fulfill all requests.

About the San Diego Film Foundation

A new perspective can change the world….

 The San Diego Film Foundation is dedicated to providing new perspective through the experience of film. We believe that film can be transformative and we are bound together through human connection. Our mission is to use the experience of film to explore issues of global impact, to create dialog, and ultimately to develop empathy and understanding in an increasingly diverse and complex world.

A 501c.3. the San Diego Film Foundation brings the finest independent cinematic storytelling from around the world to San Diego each year. We present films that make a difference through a robust variety of events and programs including:

• The San Diego International Film Festival (October 15-20, 2019)
• FOCUS on Impact Film Tour  for high school students (Spring & Fall)
• Film Insider Screenings (Feb-July, 2019)
• Industry Insider Series (Patrons Only)

Plus a variety of community and private events throughout the year.

SDFF Initiatives

The San Diego Film Foundation focuses on topical initiatives that help guide the content presented through the San Diego International Film Festival, our FOCUS On Impact educational programs and all of our community and private screenings.

• American Indian Stories
• Environmental
• Military
• Social Impact
• Women in Film