Because impact isn't just a single film, it's the continuous support of an entire community of women and non-binary filmmakers from production to exhibition. Our impact is long term.

INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMPANIES CAN BECOME SUPPORTING PARTNERS OF THE FUTURE OF FILM IS FEMALE’S ESSENTIAL PROGRAMMING IN 2022!

The Future of Film is Female a unique film organization in that the core of our work is in commitment to exhibition programming: filmmaker talks, virtual screenings, in-person screenings, and community building gatherings. Our Short Film Fund is funded with the sales of our merchandise but what about EVERYTHING ELSE we do?

We are at the forefront of the film industry’s next chapter but The FOFIF needs YOU to make long-lasting impact!

You can help us grow our work in gender parity in 2022 by sponsoring one screening, one month on our virtual platform, a conversation series, or the whole thing!

SUPPORTING PARTNER PACKAGES (in brief)

The FOFIF in the Cinema ($24,000)
In New York: Support one screening for $2000, six screenings for $10,000, or the entire year for $18,000. Outside of New York: Support one screening for $1500 or all four screenings for $6000.

The Future of Film is Female STREAMING ($6500)
Support one virtual screening for $550, six virtual screenings for $3000, or all twelve screenings for $6000.

The FOFIF Filmmaker Conversations ($7200)
Support one conversation for $800, four conversations for $3000, or Support the entirety of FOFIF talk programming in 2022 for $6000!

The Future of HORROR is Female Conversations ($6150)
Support one conversation for $800 or support the entirety of FOFIF Horror talk programming in 2022 for $4000!

The FOFIF Community Programs ($6500)
Support one virtual event for $500 or both for $850. Support one in-person connective experience for $800 or all three for $2300.

BENEFITS FOR SUPPORTING PARTNERS

"Presented by..." acknowledgment on all The FOFIF events and programs you sponsor. Includes theater placement, website for FOFIF and participating theaters, and social media.

Also…

• Invitations to advanced screenings, exhibition openings, exclusive live-streams, and our community building events

• 2 free tickets to all screenings you sponsor

• Free virtual viewing of all our films (shorts and features) and conversations

• Private online screeners (when available)

• 10% off merchandise

• Knowing you're a part of making the film industry equitable
  

  To make a tax-deductible donation, ask any questions or get more information please contact: Caryn Coleman, future@futureoffilmisfemale.com

SUPPORT THE FOFIF IN THE CINEMA FOR $15,000

(New York): Support one screening for $2000, six screenings for $10,000, or the entire year for $18,000. (Outside of New York): Support one screening for $1500 or all four screenings for $6000. Support the entirety of FOFIF exhibition in-person programming in 2022 for $24,000!

We’re heading back to the space where we work best: the cinema. Throughout 2022 we will be presenting preview screenings, repertory revisits, and special curated screenings of films by women and non-binary filmmakers. This will occur at our monthly program at Nitehawk Cinema and at other locations in New York. Examples of upcoming screenings we’re working on are previews of BLACK CONFLUX (December 2021) and Erin Vassilopoulos’s SUPERIOR (February 2022) along with Joan Rivers’ THE RABBIT TEST (2022).

We are also expanding our exhibition reach in 2022 and you can help get us into other cities across the U.S. to increase accessibility. (Los Angeles, Detroit, Portland, and more)!

Goal in New York: 12 films total, 1 per month
Goal outside of New York: 4 films total, 1 per quarter

Fund our EXHIBITION PROGRAMS

Support our in person and virtual exhibition programming.

The FOFIF is uniquely focused on exhibition and on building audiences around the work of women and non-binary filmmakers throughout their careers. Within the larger movement for equity in film, our attention on what happens AFTER a film. You can help us increase the representation of women directed films to new audiences worldwide which is essential for achieving gender parity!

SUPPORT THE FOFIF STREAMING FOR $6500

Support one virtual screening for $550, six virtual screenings for $3000, or all twelve screenings for $6000.

Since the pandemic, we have screened over 25 films and programs on The Future of Film is Female STREAMING to thousands of people worldwide. Even though in-person screenings are coming back, our goal is to continue to amplify these independent films in a space accessible to nearly everyone. Previous films have included TEST PATTERN, THE PLANTERS, MISS JUNETEENTH, DELPHINE & CAROLE, SONG WITHOUT A NAME, DEAD PIGS, AHEAD OF THE CURVE and YES, GOD, YES with short films programs with BLACK FILM SPACE and Dedza Films’ WHO WILL START ANOTHER FIRE?

Goal: 12 films total, 1 per month

Fund our VIRTUAL CONVERSATIONS

Support our conversation series to help create awareness and accessibility to independent film by women and non-binary filmmakers.

Our virtual filmmaker conversations and panels not only provide context to new independent films but they also allow for greater access to these filmmakers, their thoughts, and a larger understanding of the next generation.

SPONSOR FOFIF FILMMAKER CONVERSATIONS FOR $7200

Support one conversation for $800, four conversations for $3000, or Support the entirety of FOFIF talk programming in 2022 for $6000!

These conversations center around new releases as a way to contextualize and promote new works. Previous panelists include Nicole Riegel, Ekwa Msangi, Maya Cueva, Karen Maine, Melina Leon, Callisto McNulty, Bora Kim, Amy Seimitz. We also present thematic panels to further unpack the cultural and social moment we are living in. A recent example is: THIS FILM KILLS FASCISM: FILMMAKING FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT with Peace is Loud and panelists Maya Cueva, Crystal Kayiza, Elizabeth Lo, Darcy Heusel and Opal H. Bennett (see image).

Goal: 8 talks with 20 participants in total

SPONSOR THE FUTURE HORROR IS FEMALE CONVERSATIONS FOR $6150

Support one conversation for $800 or support the entirety of FOFIF Horror talk programming in 2022 for $4000!

These conversations focus on women creating in the horror space to unpack how their perspective seeks to evolve, elevate and liberate genre films and beyond. Previous panelists include Karyn Kusama, Prano Bailey-Bond, Jennifer Reeder, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Ashlee Blackwell, Mariama Diallo, Natalie Erika James, Nikaytu Jusu, Liane Cunje, and more. Partners include Nightstream Film Festival, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Magnolia Pictures, and Indiewire.

Goal: 5 talks with 21 participants in total 

Fund our COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Support our efforts to connect women in all aspects of the film industry.

Collaboration, access, and community are key in building a sustainable platform that supports gender parity in film. You can be a part of helping to build this new future of film!

SUPPORT THE FOFIF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR $6500

Support one virtual event for $500 or both for $900. Support one in-person connective experience for $800 or all three for $2300.

We are a community of filmmakers but also editors, composers, film programmers, distributors, journalists, writers, and movie lovers and if there’s one thing we’ve learned in the past year it’s the importance of community. The work that we do to achieve gender equity in the film industry focuses heavily on building and fostering a healthy film community so that we can come together and build a more inclusive future. Our connective experiences include mixers, dinners, classes, works-in-progress screenings, and our free FOFIF Membership program.

Goal: 2 virtual, nationwide events
Goal: 3 in person events in New York