Benefactor + Membership Opportunities
Film + philanthropy = Filmanthropy.
Your support helps strengthen the Coronado Island Film Festival’s mission while sustaining year-round programming, educational outreach, and meaningful cultural experiences for our community.
Why Your Support Matters
The Coronado Island Film Festival, a nonprofit organization, has built a solid foundation as an emerging film festival while establishing strong partnerships with the City of Coronado, community business leaders, and residents throughout Coronado and San Diego County.
Through this growing network of support, CIFF has become more than a festival. It has become a year-round cultural presence that brings people together through film, education, and community connection.
The Impact of Your Giving
The financial investment of our Benefactors and Members is an essential part of our support structure. These contributions help provide working capital for both our festival strategic planning and our year-round initiatives, including multi-generational educational outreach and partnerships with other cultural and philanthropic nonprofits.
Stakeholders and major sponsors have taken notice of the caliber of our Benefactors and Members, as well as the growing strength of our organization as a cultural powerhouse and revenue generator that benefits all of Coronado.
Just as importantly, your support allows CIFF to continue building memorable experiences for audiences while expanding opportunities for filmmakers, students, and the broader community.
Benefactor + Membership Opportunities
An Elevated CIFF Experience
Our Benefactor levels of giving are designed to both support the festival and elevate your experience throughout the year and during the festival itself, with meaningful perks, special access, and an even deeper connection to the CIFF community.
We warmly invite you to join our Benefactor Circle or Membership community and be part of the continued growth and impact of the Coronado Island Film Festival.
Platinum
$20,000
Up to 2 members
Up to 2 members
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to the monthly Classic Film Series (reservations required)
- Invitations to the Cinema Soirée private events
- Invitations to attend pre-release studio screenings
- Discounts to community partner events
- Two (2) Benefactor Festival Badges
- Four (4) Emerald Badges
- Access to the Festival VIP Lounge in the Hospitality Center
- Complimentary lunch on Saturday and Sunday
- Concierge reservation service before and during the festival
- Reserved seating at major screenings during the festival
- Eight (8) reserved premiere tickets/seats to the Industry Tribute Awards Gala
- Invitations to exclusive festival events and parties throughout the year
- Invitation to a private festival cocktail reception with the Festival Executive Team and Board
- Recognition as an underwriter of a feature film or panel*
Please note: Emerald Badges do not receive Benefactor benefits.
Gold
$10,000
Up to 2 members
Up to 2 members
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the monthly Classic Film Series (reservations required)
- Invitations to the Cinema Soirée private events
- Invitations to attend pre-release studio screenings
- Discounts to community partner events
- Two (2) Benefactor Festival Badges
- Two (2) Emerald Badges
- Access to the Festival VIP Lounge in the Hospitality Center
- Complimentary lunch on Saturday and Sunday
- Concierge reservation service before and during the festival
- Reserved seating at major screenings during the festival
- Two (2) reserved premiere tickets/seats to the Industry Tribute Awards Gala
- Invitation to a private festival cocktail reception with the Festival Executive Team and Board
- Recognition as an underwriter of a feature film or panel*
Please note: Emerald Badges do not receive Benefactor benefits.
Silver
$5,000
Up to 2 members
Up to 2 members
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the monthly Classic Film Series (reservations required)
- Invitations to the Cinema Soirée private events
- Invitations to attend pre-release studio screenings
- Discounts to community partner events
- Two (2) Benefactor Festival Badges
- Access to the Festival VIP Lounge in the Hospitality Center
- Complimentary lunch on Saturday and Sunday
- Concierge reservation service before and during the festival
- Reserved seating at major screenings during the festival
- Two (2) reserved premiere tickets/seats to the Industry Tribute Awards Gala
- Invitation to a private festival cocktail reception with the Festival Executive Team and Board
Bronze
$2,500
Individual Membership
Individual Membership
- One (1) complimentary ticket to the monthly Classic Film Series (reservations required)
- Invitations to the Cinema Soirée private events
- Invitations to attend pre-release studio screenings
- Discounts to community partner events
- One (1) Benefactor Festival Badge
- Access to the Festival VIP Lounge in the Hospitality Center
- Complimentary lunch on Saturday and Sunday
- Concierge reservation service before and during the festival
- Reserved seating at major screenings during the festival
- One (1) reserved premiere ticket/seat to the Industry Tribute Awards Gala
- Invitation to a private festival cocktail reception with the Festival Executive Team and Board
Sustaining
$1,450
Individual Membership
Individual Membership
- Invitations to year-round screenings and special engagements
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the monthly Classic Film Series
- Tax-deductible contribution
- One (1) Member Festival Badge
- Access to the Festival VIP Lounge in the Hospitality Center
- One (1) complimentary ticket to the Industry Tribute Awards Gala
- Early access to purchase additional Gala tickets
- 10% discount on festival merchandise
- Recognition in the Official Festival Program as a Sustaining Member
Patron
$795
Individual Membership
Individual Membership
- Invitations to year-round screenings and special engagements
- 20% discount on tickets to Classic Film Series screenings
- Tax-deductible contribution
- One (1) Member Festival Badge
- Access to the Festival VIP Lounge in the Hospitality Center
- Early access to purchase tickets to the Industry Tribute Awards Gala
- 10% discount on festival merchandise
- Recognition in the Official Festival Program as a Patron Member
Benefactor + Membership Opportunities
Elevate your CIFF experience while helping sustain the festival’s mission, year-round programming, and community impact.
For questions or more information, please contact Nick Curtin at development@coronadofilm.com.