Contributions to the SFFS Annual Fund are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law, and thus cannot be applied to membership or ticketed events. Please also see Membership for levels and associated benefits.

Leadership Circle $20,000+
Invitations to VIP events and receptions at the 2009 San Francisco International Film Festival and throughout the year. Recognition onscreen and in the Program Guide of the 2009 Festival and other year-round events. For more information about Leadership Circle benefits, contact Kim Bender, director, foundations and major gifts at 415-561-5049.

Major Donor $5,000–$19,999
Invitations to VIP events and receptions at the 2009 San Francisco International Film Festival and throughout the year. Recognition onscreen and in the Program Guide of the 2009 Festival and other year-round events.

Chairman's Circle $2,500–$4,999
Invitations to select receptions at the 2009 Festival and throughout the year. Recognition onscreen and in the Program Guide of the 2009 Festival and other year-round events.

Benefactor $1,000–$2,499
Invitations to select events and receptions at the 2009 Festival. Recognition onscreen and in the Program Guide of the 2009 Festival.

Patron $500–$999
Recognition onscreen and in the Program Guide of the 2009 Festival.

Contributor $100–$499
Recognition in the Program Guide of the 2009 Festival.

Take the Kanbar Challenge
Act today and your contribution will be matched dollar for dollar. Maurice Kanbar, longtime Film Society board member and inventor of SKYY Vodka, will match your gift dollar for dollar. Maurice challenges you to give generously so he can make your gift go even further.

Kim Bender
Director, Foundations and Major Gifts
415-561-5049