2019 Annual Report

2019 Athens Film Arts Institute Annual Report

Northeast Georgia’s only nonprofit cinema

Our mission is to inspire, educate, entertain and build community through art and culture.

An estimated 50,000 visitors enjoy Cine’s 2000 screenings and 150 events annually

Shocktoberfest HEAR Amazing Grace Gonzoriffic Film Festival Film Series Film Screening Film Festival

Ciné Athens, 234 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 • (706) 353-3343 • http://athenscine.com Support your Art House Theatre | Become a member or donate online 2019 Athens Film Arts Institute Annual Report 2019 Athens Film Arts Institute Annual Report 2019 Achievements • Reached 40% of the 5-year annual fundraising goal Thank you to our members, donors, • Reached Platinum rating with Guide Star • Increased membership by 22% • Established a successful film underwriting and the community of Athens, GA program • Drafted annual fundraising plan • Expanded fullt-time staff to enhance operations Letter from the Director COMMUNITY Events [ Community groups choose Cine as their gathering place ] 2020 Goals • Explore opportunities to improve and I would like to offer my sincere thanks for your continued, ongoing support of Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement • Athens Cultural Affairs Commission and expand facilities including 3rd Theatre, Southern Circuit Film Festival • African American Studies Panel Discussions, UGA Bar Renovations, and Facade Rehabil- Athens’ only nonprofit, independent art-house cinema and event space. As • Avid Bookshop • Book Launches, UGA, Citizens Climate Lobby • The Georgia itation we celebrate the creative spaces that draw communities together, strength- Review • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute • Willson Center for Humanities & Arts • Enhance mission driven and education- en the livability, vitality and economic stability of cities, we are grateful that • UGA TEDx • Youth Leadership Athens • and many more! al events Ciné can be a contributor to this important landscape. • Develop youth oriented programs • Create a Signature Film Series We asked patrons SPARKS CURIOSITY • Develop Film Clubs With our mission to enhance cultural understanding, promote civic discus- for their thoughts • Become operationally self-sufficient sion and affect positive change in our community, Ciné is proud to be a in 2018 National FILM & HISTORY through sustainable activities – produce hub in Athens for the connection of diverse populations with resources and Art House Survey. $1 of operating revenue for every $1 of IMPROVES opportunities through humanities programming. As an intersection and con- Take a glance at APPRECIATION expense our community DIVERSITY • Double membership base duit, Ciné connects the human histories of Athens with the institutions of the impact CREATES LEARNING • Build and sustain an operating reserve university and the city government through screenings, performances, art of $160,000 openings and readings, which include all of our local community in making EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES Honors & Awards new and diverse stories that we share together. MY WORLD MAKES • Flagpole 2019 Athens Favorite for Ciné Karaoke Pamela Kohn A few years ago we achieved true independance when we were able to LIFE ENJOYABLE • Red & Black 2019 Favorite for Ciné Critic, Executive Director Best place to be a movie critic purchase our building. We couldn’t have done this without this communi- [email protected] ty’s support. This freedom has given us the ability to focus our energies on 2019 FINANCIALS (706) 546-5454 some other areas needing attention. For instance, we were able to increase our membership by 22%, and this has resulted in making us almost 85% self Board of Directors sustainable. We added 10 new AFAI Board members, which has extended Taxes & our reach into important Athens networks. We have restructured staffing to Rentals Depreciation Susanne Warrenfeltz (President) 15% Film increase full-time positions to provide a more consistent level of service for 8% Licensing Stephanie Lynn (Treasurer) Concessions 17% Allan Aycock (Secretary) our patrons. These are just a few of our wonderful accomplishments, and we & Box Office Pat Allen have you to thank for giving us the space to dig in and do the hard work. 55% Grants Mary Lillie Watson & Support General Jeanne Ann Davidson 15% Total Operating Operating Total Operating & Concessions My thanks to the wonderful Ciné staff for all their dedication and support Income 28% Capital Expenditures 13% Ben Davis throughout the year. Many thanks to the AFAI board of directors who give so $719,125 $713,287 Airee Edwards much time and energy to the institution. I am honored to be at the helm of Kidd Felteau Kate Fortmueller this treasured community institution and am grateful for the opportunity. My Membership utmost thanks to you for your generous and loving support. 15% Katharine Hable Jamon Holt Salaries Elizabeth Katz Sincerely, Pamela Kohn, Executive Director 34% Todd Kelly Karen Kenyon Elizabeth Lyle Ed Pavlic Karen Smith Matthew Stefek Concessions & Box Office $398,182 General Operating $195,909 Mark Weathersby Membership $77,865 Salaries $247,824 Board of Advisors Grants/Support $118,942 Film Licensing Expense $121,102 Richard Neupert (Emeritus) Facility Rental $76,110 Concession Expense $94,873 Brian Carney Other $16,309 Depreciation & Taxes $53,579 Carl Martin Total Operating Income $719,125 Total Operating Expenses $713,287 Peter Smith Margie Spalding

Ciné Athens, 234 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 • (706) 353-3343 • http://athenscine.com Ciné Athens, 234 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 • (706) 353-3343 • http://athenscine.com Support your Art House Theatre | Become a member or donate online Support your Art House Theatre | Become a member or donate online 2019 Athens Film Arts Institute Annual Report Thank you to our members, donors, and the community of Athens, GA

Donated Services DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT • Weekly Floral Arrange- ments from Ciné Member Major Grants & Donors Kornelia Probst-Mackowiak • Curation of Quarterly Art The James E. and Betty J. Huffer Foundation Exhibits by Mary Hallam Kathy Prescott and Grady Thrasher Pearse Coolidge Corner Theater and Alfred P. Sloan • 70 plus Athens Artists for MDR Event Foundation (Science On Screen) Community Support Frances Wood Wilson Foundation We enjoy a broad range of support from a variety of organizations • Athens Area Community Individual Giving Foundation $1,000 - $4,999 $500 - $999 YOUTH SCREENINGS • Athens Downtown Develop- Jane Keene Frances Henley ment Authority Our sponsors enable us to • Flagpole Magazine James & Leslie DeHaseth Sally Ross provide educational pro- • First American Bank & Trust Susanne Warrenfeltz Rosemarie Goodrum gramming to many school • National Parking Lots Stacy Venker Arthur & Margo Rosenbaum children each year. • The National Restaurant Mary Lillie Chamberlin Bradly Vickers Programs • ATHICA Ken Scoville Theresa Cullen • Camp Dive • The Chamber Of Com- Margie Spalding Betty Jean Craige • Extra Special People merce Peter & Susan Hable Katherine Downs • Clarke County School • Good Works LLC Airee & Russell Edwards Anna & Charles Eidsvik District screenings • WUGA Brian Carney Nina Hellerstein • ACC Transit Joe & Leigh Arndt The Wiggins Family Fund COMMUNITY SCREENINGS Butler Memorial Hospital • Wasted (Science on Under $500 Screen series) Our immense thanks to the donors listed above and • Hidden Rivers (Hear to the many other donors who contributed below the Series) $500 level. Your support is crucial to the non profit and • Holden On we are extremely grateful for your support. • Knock Down The House Dedicated Members • Amazing Grace Mogul ($800 and above) • Athens Rising 2 Kornelia Probst-Mackowiak, Bertis Downs, Steven • A New High Pottier, Barbette Houser, Margie Spalding, Dale Hoyt • Far From The Tree and Emily Carr, Laura and Mohan Iyer, Jackie and Bill • Life Animated Pierson, Susie and Travis Burch, Sara Beresford, Kevin Barnes, Airee and Russell Edwards, Bruce and Frances Whitlow, Elizabeth and David Lyle, Trey Thompson, Chas Chastain, Pat and Neil Priest, Susanne and Den- nis Warrenfeltz, Kathy Prescott and Grady Thrasher

Superstar ($1,600 and above) Matthew Stefek Film Underwriters Athens Area Chamber of Commerce // Athens Clarke County Unified Government Transit Division // Coinmo // First American Bank & Trust // Good Works // Piedmont Healthcare // Synovus // WUGA Ciné Athens, 234 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 • (706) 353-3343 • http://athenscine.com Support your Art House Theatre | Become a member or donate online