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Support the Cleveland International Film Festival by making a contribution that keeps inspiring bold films and meaningful conversations. You can give a one-time gift, set up a monthly donation, or become a CIFF Visionary and help provide the experiences that audiences cherish most.

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Choose How You Impact CIFF

There’s no “right” way to support CIFF, just the way that works best for you. Pick a giving option below, then we’ll put it to work where the Festival needs it most.

Become a CIFF Visionary

Join CIFF Visionaries with a transformative gift and enjoy exclusive festival access, year-round Cleveland Film Society benefits, and special perks while supporting the organization.

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Feel free to give any amount at any time to support talented filmmakers, enhance screenings, and support educational programming for students.

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Create a Legacy Gift

Keep the magic of storytelling alive for generations to come by including CIFF in your estate plan. Your support ensures CIFF’s legacy of elevating independent film in Cleveland continues to thrive.

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Power the Future of Filmmaking at CIFF

Your generous gift truly supports CIFF in doing what we love most: curating an incredible, diverse lineup from around the world and bringing it to Cleveland in accessible, thoughtful, and exciting ways. Every year, hundreds of stories combine to create one unforgettable Festival, monthly programs in schools and community events throughout the year.

Your support fuels behind-the-scenes efforts like our Programming and Screening teams, who review thousands of submissions and help craft the final program. Your donations also strengthen community ties through partnerships and educational programming.

Join CIFF Visionaries

Visionaries are the passionate supporters who help CIFF grow even better, bringing stronger lineups, deeper engagement with filmmakers, and more space for stories that challenge and unite us. If you love the Festival at its fullest, this is how you can help keep it thriving.

Becoming a CIFF Visionary grants full Festival access, including All-Access Passes and year-round Cleveland Film Society perks supporting your passion. We sincerely appreciate your donation and invite you to explore the benefits and exclusive opportunities of being a Visionary.

Gifts from our Visionaries directly fund CIFF’s future, letting us:

Bring more films to Cleveland

and the gifted filmmakers who tell their stories, creating a line-up where standout submissions become must-see Festival selections.

Spark memorable conversations

during post-film Q&As with the creators and community partnerships that transform screenings into opportunities for shared dialogue.

Expand the impact of independent film

by supporting the development of new programs and special events throughout the year.

Choose Your Visionary Level

Benefits	25,000 GUARDIAN	10,000 LUMINARY	5,000 BEACON	2,500 MARQUEE	1,800 SPOTLIGHT	750 SPARK
All-access Festival pass	for 2	for 2	for 2	for 1	for 1	for 1
Two tickets to Opening Night	X	X	X	X	X
Early access ticket window	Tier IV	Tier IV	Tier IV	Tier III	Tier II	Tier 1
Recognition on CIFF donor roll	X	X	X	X	X	X
Donor e-newsletter	X	X	X	X	X	X
One "concierge text day" during on-sale week	X	X	X	X	X
Donor Salon invitation	for 2	for 2	for 2	for 1	for 1
Express Entry (closes 20 minutes prior)	X	X	X	X
Dedicated support line during on-sale week	X	X	X	X
White-glove concierge (scheduling, swaps, recs)	year-round	year-round	during Festival
Passholder Lounge Access (for 2)	X	X	X
Priority line for select events	X	X	X
Private pre-Festival programming briefing with CIFF leadership	X	X
Recognition on Festival digital donor wall (premium placement)	X	X
Option to underwrite a classroom visit or community screening*	X	X
Bespoke Festival itinerary	X
Private meet-and-greet opportunities (subject to talent availability)	X
Naming opportunity (program, salon or award) for 1 season*	X
Exclusive dinner for Guardian donors	X
Tax-deductible amount	$24,000	$9,000	$4,000	$2,000	$1,300	$250

25,000 Guardian

All-access Festival pass: for 2

Early access ticket window: Tier IV

Recognition on CIFF donor roll: included

Donor e-newsletter: included

One "concierge text day" during on-sale week: included

Donor Salon invitation: for 2

Express Entry (closes 20 minutes prior): included

Dedicated support line during on-sale week: included

White-glove concierge (scheduling, swaps, recs): year-round

Passholder Lounge access (for 2): included

Priority line for select events: included

Private pre-Festival programming briefing with CIFF leadership: included

Recognition on Festival digital donor wall (premium placement): included

Option to underwrite a classroom visit or community screening*: included

Bespoke Festival itinerary: included

Private meet-and-greet opportunity (subject to talent/availability): included

Naming opportunity (program, salon or award) for 1 season*: included

Exclusive dinner for Guardian donors: included

Tax deductible amount: $24,000

10,000 Luminary

All-access Festival pass: for 2

Early access ticket window: Tier IV

Recognition on CIFF donor roll: included

Donor e-newsletter: included

One "concierge text day" during on-sale week: for 2

Donor Salon invitation: included

Express Entry (closes 20 minutes prior): included

Dedicated support line during on-sale week: included

White-glove concierge (scheduling, swaps, recs): year-round

Passholder Lounge access (for 2): included

Priority line for select events: included

Private pre-Festival programming briefing with CIFF leadership: included

Recognition on Festival digital donor wall (premium placement): included

Option to underwrite a classroom visit or community screening*: included

Bespoke Festival itinerary: not included

Private meet-and-greet opportunity (subject to talent/availability): not included

Naming opportunity (program, salon or award) for 1 season*: not included

Exclusive dinner for Guardian donors: not included

Tax deductible amount: $9,000

5,000 Beacon

All-access Festival pass: for 2

Early access ticket window: Tier IV

Recognition on CIFF donor roll: included

Donor e-newsletter: included

One "concierge text day" during on-sale week: included

Donor Salon invitation: for 2

Express Entry (closes 20 minutes prior): included

Dedicated support line during on-sale week: included

White-glove concierge (scheduling, swaps, recs): during Festival

Passholder Lounge access (for 2): included

Priority line for select events: included

Private pre-Festival programming briefing with CIFF leadership: not included

Recognition on Festival digital donor wall (premium placement): not included

Option to underwrite a classroom visit or community screening*: not included

Bespoke Festival itinerary: not included

Private meet-and-greet opportunity (subject to talent/availability): not included

Naming opportunity (program, salon or award) for 1 season*: not included

Exclusive dinner for Guardian donors: not included

Tax deductible amount: $4,000

2,500 Marquee

All-access Festival pass: for 1

Early access ticket window: Tier III

Recognition on CIFF donor roll: included

Donor e-newsletter: included

One "concierge text day" during on-sale week: included

Donor Salon invitation: for 2

Express Entry (closes 20 minutes prior): included

Dedicated support line during on-sale week: included

White-glove concierge (scheduling, swaps, recs): not included

Passholder Lounge access (for 2): not included

Priority line for select events: not included

Private pre-Festival programming briefing with CIFF leadership: not included

Recognition on Festival digital donor wall (premium placement): not included

Option to underwrite a classroom visit or community screening*: not included

Bespoke Festival itinerary: not included

Private meet-and-greet opportunity (subject to talent/availability): not included

Naming opportunity (program, salon or award) for 1 season*: not included

Exclusive dinner for Guardian donors: not included

Tax deductible amount: $2,000

1,800 Spotlight

All-access Festival pass: for 1

Early access ticket window: Tier II

Recognition on CIFF donor roll: included

Donor e-newsletter: included

One "concierge text day" during on-sale week: included

Donor Salon invitation: for 1

Express Entry (closes 20 minutes prior): not included

Dedicated support line during on-sale week: not included

White-glove concierge (scheduling, swaps, recs): not included

Passholder Lounge access (for 2): not included

Priority line for select events: not included

Private pre-Festival programming briefing with CIFF leadership: not included

Recognition on Festival digital donor wall (premium placement): not included

Option to underwrite a classroom visit or community screening*: not included

Bespoke Festival itinerary: not included

Private meet-and-greet opportunity (subject to talent/availability): not included

Naming opportunity (program, salon or award) for 1 season*: not included

Exclusive dinner for Guardian donors: not included

Tax deductible amount: $1,300

750 Spark

All-access Festival pass: for 1

Early access ticket window: Tier I

Recognition on CIFF donor roll: included

Donor e-newsletter: included

One "concierge text day" during on-sale week: not included

Donor Salon invitation: not included

Express Entry (closes 20 minutes prior): not included

Dedicated support line during on-sale week: not included

White-glove concierge (scheduling, swaps, recs): not included

Passholder Lounge access (for 2): not included

Priority line for select events: not included

Private pre-Festival programming briefing with CIFF leadership: not included

Recognition on Festival digital donor wall (premium placement): not included

Option to underwrite a classroom visit or community screening*: not included

Bespoke Festival itinerary: not included

Private meet-and-greet opportunity (subject to talent/availability): not included

Naming opportunity (program, salon or award) for 1 season*: not included

Exclusive dinner for Guardian donors: not included

Tax deductible amount: $250

* Reserved-section seating subject to capacity and on-site policies.
** Underwriting and naming subject to CIF approval and production timelines.

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Leaving the Legacy of Local Film

If CIFF has become an integral part of your annual calendar, contributing with a planned gift is an easy and impactful way to be with us every step of the way. Want to learn more about recurring donations, legacy giving, or other giving options? We're happy to help and look forward to getting you started

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