Donate

By supporting RiverRun with your donation, you’ll help sustain a culture of great films and filmmakers and the continual discovery of bold new ideas and diverse perspectives from around the globe.

To make your contribution, simply click on the "donate" link below. RiverRun is a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit and so your gift is tax deductible. If you would like to pay by check, please contact us. Should you wish to contribute more than $1,000 and learn about the exclusive benefits of our Patron Circle membership, please email us.

Your gift will help us grow.

Donor Levels — 2012 Festival 

Fan $50 ($50 tax deductible)

• Recognition in the 2012 RiverRun Program Book.
• One Donor Gift Bag including the 2012 Program Book.

Impact: Your $50 donation pays for a day’s usage of a rental car to transport filmmakers.

Friend $100 ($70 tax deductible)

• Recognition in the 2012 RiverRun Program Book.
• Three $10 ticket vouchers redeemable for 2012 films, panels or parties.
• One Donor Gift Bag including the 2012 Program Book.

Impact: Your $100 donation pays for one night’s accommodation for a visiting filmmaker.

Supporter $250 ($220 tax deductible)

• Recognition in the 2012 RiverRun Program Book.
• Two Donor Credentials for admission to all 2012 public Festival parties, hospitality areas and 5+ happy hour events.
• Three $10 ticket vouchers redeemable for 2012 films, panels or parties.
• One Donor Gift Bag including the 2012 Program Book.

Impact: Your $250 donation pays for the round-trip airfare for a domestic filmmaker.

Benefactor $500 ($400 tax deductible)

• Recognition in the 2012 RiverRun Program Book.
• Two Donor Credentials for admission to all 2012 public Festival parties, hospitality areas and 5+ happy hour events.
• One RiverRun Ticket Sampler, good for 11 regular tickets to 2012 Festival.*
• Two tickets to RiverRun’s November 2011 film premiere event.
• One Donor Gift Bag including the 2012 Program Book.

Impact: Your $500 donation pays for the round-trip airfare for an international filmmaker.

By making a donation to RiverRun at the Patron Circle level, you’ll be directly supporting the Festival and its efforts to unite communities through film. When you renew or commence your Patron Circle membership, you enable us to bring exceptional films and filmmakers to the annual Festival. In turn, we’ll provide you with entrée to the artists and exclusive access to the 2012 Festival, as well as unique ticket and VIP donor privileges.

Celebrity Circle $1,000 ($800 tax deductible)

• Member of the Patron Circle.
• Recognition on RiverRun’s website and in the 2012 Festival Program Book.
• Two RiverRun Donor Credentials for admission to all 2012 public Festival parties, hospitality areas and 5+ happy hour events.
• Two RiverRun Ticket Samplers, good for 22 regular tickets to 2012 Festival.*
• Exclusive access to RiverRun’s 2012 Festival Concierge service to facilitate early ticket selection.
• Two tickets to RiverRun’s November 2011 film premiere event.
• Invitation for two to Festival Launch Party, Patron Circle Screening(s) and Opening Night VIP Party.
• One Patron Circle Gift Bag.

Impact: Your $1,000 donation pays for the flight, hotel and transportation for one filmmaker.

Ensemble Circle $2,500 ($2,200 tax deductible)

• Member of the Patron Circle.
• Recognition on RiverRun’s website and in the 2012 RiverRun Program Book.
• Two Donor Credentials for admission to all 2012 public Festival parties, hospitality areas and 5+ happy hour events.
• Three RiverRun Ticket Samplers, good for 33 regular tickets to 2012 Festival.*
• Exclusive access to RiverRun’s 2012 Festival Concierge service to facilitate early ticket selection.
• Four tickets to RiverRun’s November 2011 film premiere event.
• Invitation for two to Festival Launch Party, Patron Circle Screening(s) and Opening Night VIP Party.
• One UNCSA parking pass for 2012 Festival that allows you to park steps away from the Theatre.
• One Patron Circle Gift Bag.

Impact: Your $2,500 donation pays for the shipping of 25 of the Feature films to be screened at the 2012 Festival.

Producers Circle $5,000 ($4,700 tax deductible)

• Member of the Patron Circle.
• Recognition on RiverRun’s website and in the 2012 RiverRun Program Book.
• Four Donor Credentials for admission to all 2012 public Festival parties, hospitality areas and 5+ happy hour events.
• Two All-Access Donor Credentials for admission to all 2012 Festival films, happy hour events, panels, public and private filmmaker parties.
• Three RiverRun Ticket Samplers, good for 33 regular tickets to 2012 Festival.*
• Exclusive access to RiverRun’s 2012 Festival Concierge service to facilitate early ticket selection.
• Personal consultation with a RiverRun programmer for a preview of the Festival’s lineup.
• Four tickets to RiverRun’s November 2011 film premiere event.
• Invitation for two to Festival Launch Party, Patron Circle Screening(s) and Opening Night VIP Party.
• Two UNCSA parking passes for 2012 Festival that allows you to park steps away from the Theatre.
• One Patron Circle Gift Bag.

Impact: Your $5,000 donation pays for the printing of all 2012 RiverRun brochures.

Directors Circle $10,000 ($9,600 tax deductible)

• Member of the Patron Circle.
• Recognition on RiverRun’s website and in the 2012 RiverRun Program Book.
• Four Donor Credentials for admission to all 2012 public Festival parties, hospitality areas and up to five happy hours.
• Four All-Access Donor Credentials for admission to all 2012 Festival films, happy hour events, panels, public and private filmmakerparties.
• Four RiverRun Ticket Samplers, good for 44 regular tickets to 2012 Festival.*
• Exclusive access to RiverRun’s 2012 Festival Concierge service to facilitate early ticket selection.
• Personal consultation with RiverRun’s Executive Director for a preview of the Festival’s lineup.
• Six tickets to RiverRun’s November 2011 film premiere event.
• Invitation for four to Festival Launch Party, Patron Circle Screening(s) and Opening Night V.I.P. Party.
• Two UNCSA parking passes for 2012 Festival that allow you to park steps away from the Theatre.
• One Patron Circle Gift Bag.

Impact: Your $10,000 donation pays for renting the projection equipment for all 2012 RiverRun venues.

Gold Circle $11,000 +

If you wish to give beyond the Director’s Circle, we can create a custom donor benefits package especially tailored to your wishes.  This could encompass the aforementioned ticket benefits, enhanced recognition and private RiverRun screening events for your friends and family.  Please contact us via email if you are interested in learning more about this contribution level.

* You may redeem up to 4 tickets per screening.  Please note all voucher and Ticket Sampler redemption is subject to availability; screenings sell out quickly and we encourage you to visit the box office well before the Festival begins to ensure entrance to the events you wish to attend.