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Engaging, Enriching, and Inspiring Community Engaging, Enriching, 2017 - 2018 and Inspiring Community ANNUAL REPORT MISSION Dear Friends, STATEMENT It’s been quite a year for SBIFF – filled with enormous SUCCESS and TRANSFORMATION! Our mission is to engage, enrich, Alongside our many successes has been immense tragedy. The natural and inspire people through the disasters that swept through our community made it some of the most power of film. We celebrate Board of Directors tumultuous times for us. the art of cinema and provide Lynda Weinman During this time, we realized that the 33rd SBIFF was needed more than impactful educational President ever. For each of the 11 days of the Festival, we gathered, reflected, and processed while leaning on one another for strength. This message experiences for our local, Jeffrey Barbakow continues to echo in the feedback we receive – the Festival was a Chairman national and lifeline that unified our fragmented community. We feel very honored to global communities. Linda Armstrong have played this critical role. This experience has crystallized our mission Vice President Treasurer to serve through the power of film. Mimi deGruy As you read this report, you’ll learn about our successes and the impact Vice President Education we make on a year-round basis. Renovating Lynda & Bruce’s Riviera Theatre has been a thrill. Since the grand re-opening on September 13, Susan Eng-Denbaars 2017, we’ve been screening incredible films, including the documentary Vice President Secretary RBG, Academy Award winner Call Me By Your Name, Palme d’Or winner Tammy Hughes The Square, and a 4K restoration of Belle de Jour. Vice President Nominations & Governance BELOW ARE A FEW ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR – WE: William Rosen Vice President Audit • increased kids served through Mike’s FieldTrip to the Movies by 12% Lisa Solana • hosted 30 national and 65 local students through our Film Vice President Development Studies Program James R. Bechtel • honored incredible directors at the 33rd SBIFF: Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Guillermo del Toro, Jordan Peele and Robin Himovitz Paul Thomas Anderson Chris Lancashire Angel Martinez Lee Phillips Ivan Reitman SBIFF is thriving thanks to our wonderful film community. Rob Skinner THANK YOU for continuing on our journey with us. Roger Durling In gratitude, Executive Director Emeritus Phyllis de Picciotto Jelinda DeVorzon Arnold Kassoy Roger Durling Lynda Weinman Executive Director President, Board of Directors LYNDA & “Thank you for having a theater BRUCE’S with Dolby Vision & Atmos RIVIERA hidden secretly in the hills like a hidden base. THEATRE I love this theater!” – Brad Bird Director, The Incredibles SANTA BARBARA’S FAVORITE ART-HOUSE THEATRE $5MM RENOVATIONS THANKS TO HUNDREDS OF DONORS STATE OF THE ART PROJECTION & SOUND SYSTEMS HEARING LOOP Still from Director Luca Guadagnino’s Academy Award Winning Film “Call Me By Your Name” that premiered at the Riviera. MIKE’S FIELDTRIP TO THE MOVIES “Did you know SERVED OVER that was the first time I’ve been in a theater? If you did not pick us to go I would 4,000 have never seen COCO. It TITLE 1 ELEMENTARY was an honor to meet SCHOOL STUDENTS Mr. Molina” – Kelly Santiago Age 9, Bonita School BUS TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDES IN-SCHOOL VISITS “Our students SCREENING & FILMMAKER do not get to go many Q&A SESSION WITH places – some of them ADRIAN MOLINA never leave Santa Maria. Mike’s FieldTrip to the Movies is a big deal for them.” – Carrie DeRuyter Teacher, Bonita School Roger Durling & Academy Award Winning Director Adrian Molina engage in Q&A with 4,000 kids! Film Studies participants and mentor Nico Maestu gather in front of the Riviera Theatre. “Coming from a NUMBER small town in Michigan, FILM OF STUDENTS getting to immerse STUDIES 30 National, 65 Local myself in the film industry MENTORS AND at SBIFF was amazing.” PROGRAM GUEST SPEAKERS – Emma France Western Michigan 8 University SCHOOLS 30 FILMS COCO, BOSS BABY, DESPICABLE ME 3 ANNUAL HHI 85% less than $50k ETHNICITY 62% Hispanic, 27% Caucasian, 3% Asian/Pacific Islander, APPLEBOX 2% Native American, FAMILY 6% Other Ethnicity FILMS Academy Award Winning Editor Artie Schmidt & Christopher Lloyd Mother and son enjoying free refreshments, discuss the industry with Film Studies participants. popcorn, and movie at AppleBox. 10-10-10 production group celebrating a successful day. Professor Michael Stinson teaching film analysis to campers. SERVED FILM CAMP STUDENTS WERE 10-10-10 5-MONTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 29 TAUGHT FILM MENTORSHIP PROGRAM UNITED BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS UNDERSERVED, APPRECIATION OF SANTA BARBARA LOW-INCOME MENTORSHIP & STUDENTS WORK WITH COUNTY & CRAFT OF FILMMAKING PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKERS TEENS FILMMAKING PREPARES STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE & PROFESSIONAL WORLD Behind the scenes at a 10-10-10 group’s set. 2018 Film Camp campers’ group photo. 33RD SBIFF Presented® 10,000+ by UGG UNDERSERVED FAMILIES AND CHILDREN 24 Maltin Modern Master Award recipient Gary Oldman at the 2018 SBIFF. HOSTED WORLD 250+ PREMIERES 6.6 FILMMAKERS BILLION REPRESENTING INTERNATIONAL PRESS IMPRESSIONS 58COUNTRIES 48 U.S. PREMIERES HOSTED 40® OSCAR -NOMINATED AND AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKERS Transit-dependent, low-income seniors enjoying the free film, Jordan Peele discussing “Get Out” refreshments, and popcorn at the Riviera Theatre. with Rosebud participants. ACCESS TO THE SERVED FILM INDUSTRY ROSEBUD OUT-OF-CLASSROOM LEARNING PROGRAM 10 LOCAL COLLEGE SCREENINGS STUDENTS AND Q&As “It’s exciting to partner with SBIFF, giving many seniors the opportunity to watch a high quality movie in one of the most beautifully restored theaters, treats and all!” SILVER – Ernesto Paredes Executive Director, Easy Lift Transportation SCREENINGS SERVED TRANSIT- IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EASY LIFT DEPENDENT SENIOR CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDES FILM SCREENINGS POPCORN Rosebud group photo with Director & DRINKS of “Mother!” Darren Aronofsky. “It was nice to see lots of friends, but what I really liked was that the evening was more about art than society.” – Hank Pitcher Renowned Local Artist 34 PRE-RELEASE FILM SCREENINGS FILMMAKER Q&A’S HOSTED CINEMA JORDAN PEELE’S GET OUT, GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S SOCIETY THE SHAPE OF WATER, GRETA GERWIG’S LADY BIRD, LUCA GUADAGNINO’S CALL ME BUY YOUR NAME, AND MANY MORE... “The Shape of Water” Director Guillermo del Toro and Producer Miles Dale at Cinema Society screening. THE KIRK DOUGLAS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FILM “The best party I’ve ever been at.” – Dame Judi Dench HONORED DAME JUDI DENCH TRIBUTES FROM JEFF BRIDGES, ARMIE HAMMER & ALI FAZAL FUNDRAISER FOR SBIFF’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS Armie Hammer, Jeff Bridges, Dame Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, and Roger Durling on the red carpet. FINANCIALS THE WAVE INCOME FILM FESTIVAL Contributed Income Foundation Grants $ 167,800 5% Government Grants 83,700 3% Corporate Donations 6TH EDITION Sponsorship 582,500 19% OF THE WAVE Individual Donations 148,708 5% FEATURED 11 FRENCH FILMS In-Kind Contributions 2,058,389 68% OVER 7 DAYS CONTRIBUTED INCOME Total Contributed $ 3,041,097 Earned Income SBIFF $ 1,244,547 74% Riviera Theatre 529,674 27% Kirk Douglas Award 173,822 9% Total Earned $ 1,948,043 TOTAL INCOME $ 4,989,141 EARNED INCOME EXPENSE Programs $ 4,037,087 84% Administrative 587,496 12% Fundraising 209,375 4% TOTAL EXPENSE $ 4,833,958 $ 155,183 SURPLUS / DEFICIT EXPENSE Still from Étienne Comar’s “Django.” Thank YouTO OUR WONDERFUL SUPPORTERS YOU MAKE OUR WORK Possible $100,000+ $2,500 - $4,999 Virginia Kelly Sullivan Toyota Mirai Santa Barbara Airport $75K + Lynda Weinman & Bruce Heavin Linda & Jim Armstrong Summerland Winery UGG® Santa Barbara Hotel Group Tammy & Kim Hughes Jim & Vanessa Bechtel Anne Smith Towbes Union Bank Santa Barbara Inn Nina & Eric Phillips $25,000 - $49,999 Creative Artists Agency Stephen & Anne Yungling Visit the Santa Ynez Valley Santa Barbara Magazine Focus Features Mimi deGruy Nebil Zarif Winchester Mystery House Santa Barbara Signs & Graphics $50K + Kristin & William Loomis Savoir Faire Catering Bentson Foundation $20,000 - $24,999 Angel & Frances Martinez Secret Garden Inn Chris Lancashire & Catherine Gee Jeff & Margo Baker Barbakow GOVERNMENT AND INKIND SPONSORS John Mithun & Mercedes Millington Cindy & Steve Lyons Family FOUNDATIONS Bella Vista Designs Simply Cocktails Lee & Marla Phillips Timothy & Pamela Rodgers Kristin Kirby Baltoro Family Trust Benchmark Eatery Sol Wave Water Ivan & Genevieve Reitman Nora McNeely-Hurley & Michael City of Santa Barbara Brandinc Spanish Garden Inn Toad & Co. Hurley Bill & Lois Rosen The Gardner Grout Fund Brasil Arts Café The Berry Man Rob & Meghan Skinner George Lucas Family Foundation Bright Event Rentals The Blue Owl $25K + $15,000 - $19,999 Twentieth Century Fox Johnson Ohana Charitable Cheshire Cat Inn The Fess Parker Santa Barbara Foundation NEON United Talent Agency Foundation Chuck’s Waterfront Grill The Hollywood Reporter Siri & Bob Marshall Netflix Léni Fé Bland Performing Arts Cox Communications The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Marla & Lee Phillips Partnership Warner Bros. Pictures $1,000 - $2,499 Daniel Gibbings Jewelry Santa Barbara Stacy & Ron Pulice Katy Allen Lyons Family Foundation Deadline The Santa Barbara Independent Genevieve & Ivan Reitman Andrade Law Office Montecito Bank & Trust $10,000 - $14,999 Dell The Upham Hotel A24 Annapurna Pictures Community Dividends Endless Summer Bar Café The Wayfarer $15K + Leslie Bhutani APA Muller Family Foundation Final Draft, Inc. 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