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2018 - 2019 Annual Report Margo Baker Barbakow, Jeff Barbakow, and Mayor Cathy Murillo Cutting the Ribbon at the Grand Opening of Our New Education Center 2018 - 2019 Annual Report Margo Baker Barbakow, Jeff Barbakow, and Mayor Cathy Murillo cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of our new Education Center. Dear SBI F F Family, We’ve grown quite a lot in this past year – literally! And it’s all because of your love and support. As we head into our 35th anniversary, we’re grateful and feeling bullish about what’s ahead. Board of Directors As you know education is at the heart of our mission, and thus Lynda Weinman this year we opened The Barbakow Family Center for Film Studies, President in downtown Santa Barbara, which will host our year-round Jeffrey Barbakow educational programs and forever impact our community. The Chairman doors are open and we have already begun hosting events and creative programs. We’ve always felt the possibilities are endless – Linda Armstrong now it’s a reality! Vice President Treasurer SBIFF Riviera Theatre cemented its reputation as the independently Mimi deGruy run non-profit art-house this City always deserved. Besides Vice President Education showcasing the most important films of the year including “Roma” and “RBG”, the Riviera hosted and partnered with local Susan Eng-Denbaars organizations for the 1st Annual Call To Action Film Festival. Vice President Secretary Lastly, 275 filmmakers were in attendance at the 34th edition of Tammy Hughes SBIFF this past February. All 5 Oscar nominated directors attended Vice President Nominations & Governance (including Alfonso Cuarón and Spike Lee), but most importantly and dearest to our hearts, 4000 students attended Mike’s Field Trip to William Rosen the Movies and 30 Students from across the country attended the Vice President Audit festival — flown and hosted by us — free of charge. Lisa Solana The accomplishments and highlights throughout this report are proof Vice President Development of the outstanding development SBIFF has made in the 2018 - 2019 Fiscal Year. James R. Bechtel Leslie Bhutani We are forever grateful for all that our community has Robin Himovitz contributed. Thank you for opening your hearts and Chris Lancashire Angel Martinez making this all possible. Lee Phillips Ivan Reitman With thanks and appreciation, Rob Skinner Mission Statement Roger Durling Our mission is to engage, enrich, and Executive Director inspire people through the power of film. We celebrate the art of cinema Emeritus Phyllis de Picciotto and provide impactful educational Roger Durling Lynda Weinman experiences for our local, national, Jelinda DeVorzon Executive Director President, Board of Directors Arnold Kassoy and global communities. Lynda & Bruce’s Riviera Theatre SANTA BARBARA’S ONLY NON-PROFIT ART-HOUSE THEATRE “This sound system is unbelievable... PREMIERED 82 FILMS INCLUDING: Roma, RBG, Shoplifters, it’s the best sound system I’ve Capernaum, and Never Look Away heard and I’ve been to over STATE OF THE ART PROJECTION & SOUND SYSTEMS 100 screenings.” – PETER FARRELLY, DIRECTOR OF GREEN BOOK HEARING LOOP TECHNOLOGY PROVIDED LOCAL ARTISAN CONCESSION SNACKS Still from Director Alfonso Cuarón’s Academy Award Winning Film “Roma” that premiered at the Riviera Theatre. “For many of these students it was the first time Mike’s FieldTrip to the Movies they had ever been in a movie theater. They were absolutely thrilled to hear the Directors’ HOSTED 4,000 STUDENTS comments about the movie.” 88% FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS – FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDES PROVIDED SCREENING & FILMMAKER Q&A SESSIONS: Rich Moore & Phil Johnston (Ralph Breaks the Internet) Peter Ramsey & Bob Persichetti (Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse) INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND IN-SCHOOL VISITS Academy Award Nominated Directors Phil Johnson and Rich Moore talk about “Ralph Breaks the Internet” on stage. Producers Bill Gerber and Raymond Mansfield with students at the Film Studies Panel Luncheon. Film Studies Program 30 NATIONAL AND 30 LOCAL STUDENTS SELECTED 11 MENTORS AND GUEST SPEAKERS ATTENDED 31 SCHOOLS REPRESENTED “I can’t even put into words how life changing the film studies experience has been. I feel reinvigorated and ready to create work that inspires and tells the truth.” – ANA ZAMBRANA, STUDENT AppleBox Family Films FILMS: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and Incredibles 2 ANNUAL HHI: 85% less than $50k ETHNICITY: 62% Hispanic, 27% Caucasian, 3% Asian/Pacific Islander, 2% Native American, 6% Other Ethnicity Mother and son ready for the film Film Studies participants listening to Roger Durling and to start at AppleBox. Writer/Director Paul Schrader at the Riviera Theatre. 10-10-10 winners Santiago Bailey-Musacchio Film Camp 10-10-10 Mentorship (High School Filmmaking Winner), Spike Miller (High School Screenwriting Winner), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED BOYS & GIRLS Stephanie Foster (College Filmmaking Film Camp team viewing Winner), and Aashka Pandya (College footage for their short film. & Filmmaking CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA Screenwriting Winner). SERVED 29 UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME TEENS 5-MONTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM STUDENTS TAUGHT FILM APPRECIATION & CRAFT STUDENTS WORK WITH PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKERS OF FILMMAKING PREPARES STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE & PROFESSIONAL WORLD Campers, counselors, and SBIFF staff gather together 10-10-10 film crew taking a break from for a group picture on the last day of camp. filming to gather for a group photo. th 34 SBIF F PRESENTED BY UGG® FEATURED FEATURED 66 WORLD 60 PREMIERES U.S. PREMIERES 325 FILM SCREENINGS HOSTED FROM 50 COUNTRIES 58® OSCAR -NOMINATED AND AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKERS HOSTED 2 75 WELCOMED FILMMAKERS 11,000 UNDERSERVED BROUGHT IN FAMILIES AND CHILDREN 30 NATIONAL STUDENTS FROM 30 DIFFERENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Maltin Modern Master Award recipient Glenn Close and her pup Pip at the 2019 SBIFF. Actress Rosamund Pike speaking Rosebud Program with Rosebud participants at a Cinema Society reception. ACCESS TO THE FILM INDUSTRY FOR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS 40 PRE-RELEASE SCREENINGS Q&AS WITH SPIKE LEE, BRADLEY COOPER, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, ROSAMUND PIKE, AND MANY MORE Silver Screenings PARTNERSHIP WITH EASY LIFT TRANSPORTATION SERVED 600+ TRANSIT-DEPENDENT SENIOR CITIZENS PROVIDED STUDY GUIDES, FILM SCREENINGS, POPCORN & DRINKS “It’s a nice opportunity for us older people to be able to attend like this. And you’re so accommodating. I personally really appreciate it.” – JUDY, SILVER SCREENINGS ATTENDEE Bradley Cooper discussing “A Star Is Born” at a Cinema Society screening where Rosebud Transit-dependent, low-income seniors enjoying the free participants were able to attend. film, refreshments, and popcorn at the Riviera Theatre. “BlacKkKlansman” Director Spike Lee and actor John David Washington at a Cinema Society screening. Cinema Society 45+ PRE-RELEASE FILM SCREENINGS FILMMAKER Q&A’S HOSTED: Spike Lee’s BlackKklansman, Bradley Cooper’s A Star is Born, Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, and John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place The Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film HONORED HUGH JACKMAN TRIBUTES FROM J.K. SIMMONS, JASON REITMAN, AND BEN MENDELSOHN FUNDRAISER FOR SBIFF’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS “This festival knows how to honor filmmakers and actors in a very meaningful and specific way.” – J.K. SIMMONS Jason Reitman and J.K. Simmons stand with Hugh Jackman after receiving the Kirk Douglas Award. Still from the French film“La Villa”. Financials INCOME Contributed Income Foundation Grants $ 191,566 11% Government Grants 100,700 5% Corporate Sponsorships 515,400 29% The Wave Film Festival Individual Donations 237,202 13% 7TH EDITION FEATURED 11 FRENCH FILMS OVER 7 DAYS In-Kind Contributions 749,965 42% FRENCH INSPIRED DISHES SOLD BY LOCAL RESTAURANTS CONTRIBUTED INCOME Total Contributed $ 1,794,833 Call To Action Film Festival Earned Income 1ST EDITION FEATURED 7 SOCIAL JUSTICE FILMS OVER 7 DAYS SBIFF $ 2,948,163 70% PARTNERED WITH 8 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Riviera Theatre 961,350 23% HOSTED 4 PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND EXPERTS DELICIOUS EATS SOLD BY LOCAL RESTAURANTS Kirk Douglas Award 305,500 7% Total Earned $ 4,215,013 TOTAL INCOME $ 6,009,846 EARNED INCOME EXPENSE Programs $ 4,768,135 84% Administrative 456,218 8% Fundraising 436,308 8% TOTAL EXPENSE $ 5,660,661 SURPLUS / DEFICIT $ 349,185 EXPENSE Still from the Call To Action film “Bias”. Thank You TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS FOR MAKING THIS YEAR A HUGE success! $125,000+ $1,000 - $2,499 Hutton Parker Foundation INKIND SPONSORS Pacifica Suites THE RIVIERA PROJECT Lynda Weinman & Bruce Heavin Pickford Realty Cares The John C Mithun Foundation 805 Boba Panavision BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE Alan & Carol Marshall Johnson Ohana Foundation Bella Vista Designs Pascucci $50,000 - $74,999 Jason Reitman The Manitou Foundation Benchmark Eatery Paseo Nuevo $2.5M + Nora McNeely Hurley & Michael Lauren Shuler Donner and Montecito Bank & Trust Community Bibi Ji Persona Wood Fired Pizza Lynda Weinman & Bruce Heavin Hurley Richard Donner Dividends Brander Wine Poke Ceviche Monte & Maria Wilson Mosher Foundation Brandinc Proud Source Water $250K + $25,000 - $49,999 Jodie & Bruce Willard National Endowment for the Arts Brasil Arts Café Rincon Broadcasting Jeff & Margo Baker Barbakow Jeffrey and Margo Baker Barbakow Scott & Ella Brittingham Osherenko-Young Foundation Bright Event Rentals RockStar Transportation Family Leslie Sweem Bhutani & Ashish Mickey Babcock The Reitman Foundation Cheshire Cat Inn Santa Barbara Airport The Stephen & Carla Hahn Bhutani Genevieve Cloutier Gagnon The Riordan Foundation Cox Santa Barbara Hotel Group Foundation Susan & Steven Eng-Denbaars Helen A Russell Rudi Schulte Family Foundation Daniel Gibbings Jewelry Santa Barbara Inn Susan & Craig McCaw Hollye & Jeff Jacobs Santa Barbara County Arts Deadline Santa Barbara Magazine $20,000 - $24,999 Karen Budgor Commission Dell Inc. Santa Barbara Signs & Graphics $100K + Chris Lancashire & Catherine Gee Kathleen & Steven Andrade Santa Barbara Foundation DJ Darla Bea Savoir Faire Catering Leslie Sweem Bhutani & Ashish Tammy & Kim Hughes Katie De Witt The Towbes Foundation Don’t Wonder Productions Scarlett Begonia Bhutani Nicole Woodhouse Union Bank Foundation El Latino Secret Garden Inn Nora McNeely Hurley & Michael $15,000 - $19,999 Valerie & Alan Greenberg The Vaya Con Dios Foundation Endless Summer Bar Café Shalhoob Meat Co.
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