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what does the fIlm socIety do?
During the 2007 calendar year, the Film Society:
• Celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival with new
records for ticket sales, 17,500, and screening sell-outs, 62.
• Programmed 28 weeks (112 screenings) of Art House Theater films seen by 9,093 viewers.
• Hosted 50 outreach/educational film events and 19 special events throughout the year.
• Conducted 36 youth and student film events.
• Received the 2007 Southern Delaware Tourism Recognition Award.
• Administered a film library, supervised college interns, produced a quarterly newsletter,
maintained a website, and more.
do you know?
• Approximately 650 films are reviewed in order to program each year’s Festival.
• Screening rights and shipping fees for Festival films cost more than $32,000.
• Another $18,000 is spent on projection services for films not in 35 mm formats.
• Rent for the Box Office Tent and the eight theaters exceeds $40,000.
• Printing and advertising expenses approach $45,000.
• Total production costs for this multi-day event top $230,000.
where does the revenue come from?
• Ticket sales revenue only covers 55% of total expenses.
• Sponsor donations help to offset 13% of Festival costs and program advertisements bring in another 4%.
• A percentage of grants and membership dues are also used to support the Festival.
so now you know…
The Film Festival is not a major fundraiser. Each year it is a challenge to generate enough revenue to
cover the event’s costs.
how can you help?
• Become a member of the Film Society or renew at a higher level. Membership dues represent a major
source of the Film Society’s revenue and help us to provide quality and affordable programming for all ages.
• Become a sponsor and/or support Sponsor businesses. Sponsor support is essential and in return they
receive numerous marketing opportunities and other benefits.
• Participate in RBFS fundraising activities. Now that you know why fundraising is essential, we hope that you
will support RBFS fundraising efforts in the future.
Thank you!