deaR fIlm enThusIasTs, Welcome to the thirteenth year of the <strong>Rehoboth</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Independent <strong>Film</strong> Festival. This <strong>Film</strong> Festival, the largest in the State, presents a unique selection of wonderful American and international independent films, including shorts, documentaries, and features. The Festival also includes a Regional Showcase which provides screening opportunities for both emerging filmmakers from the area and films about the surrounding area. By connecting people with the cinematic arts, the <strong>Rehoboth</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Independent <strong>Film</strong> Festival entertains, educates, and enriches the cultural life of film buffs of all ages. Whether you are a resident of or a visitor to the State of Delaware, I know you will enjoy this superb cultural event. Sincerely, Jack Markell Governor 9 goveRnoR’s leTTeR
WelCome leTTeR <strong>10</strong> fritz schranck President, Board of Directors, <strong>Rehoboth</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Film</strong> <strong>Society</strong> fIlm fesTIval budgeT Revenue: Festival Support $ 31,590 Grants $ 12,203 Sales $ 13,200 Ticket sales $ <strong>14</strong>2,000 Other $ <strong>10</strong>,095 TOTAL $ 209,088 Expenses: Advertising $ 17,200 Box Office $ 18,615 <strong>Film</strong> expenses $ 51,350 Insurance $ 4,198 Office and Other $ 8,712 Payroll Expenses $ 61,900 Phone & Utilities $ 2,480 Postage $ 1,480 Printing $ 27,840 Rent $ 25,458 Sales $ <strong>10</strong>,900 Travel & Guests $ 4,000 TOTAL $234,133 Net Income ($ 25,045) How can you HElp bRidgE tHE gap? • Become a member • Renew at a higher level • Become a Sponsor • Purchase a program ad • Sponsor a film • Support RBFS fundraising activities throughout the year. your support is appreciated! deaR fRIends and suppoRTeRs of The fesTIval: Welcome to the thirteenth year of the <strong>Rehoboth</strong> beach <strong>Film</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s major contribution to Delaware’s vibrant arts culture. thank you for taking part in its continued success! The continuing troubles in our national, regional, and local economy also challenge the <strong>Society</strong> as it works to maintain its programming. This year, for example, sponsor contributions toward the Festival dropped by one-third, largely from regional businesses. We therefore deeply appreciate the continued support from the area’s smaller businesses, which have been very generous in the past. We certainly understand that some just could not commit to being a sponsor this year, but hope that when the economy turns around, they will come back. The Festival and the <strong>Society</strong>’s other programs provide a significant boost to the local economy, and that fact is not lost on our local business community. The <strong>Society</strong> also knows that individual members have faced just as many financial challenges as any business, and took that into account in setting membership dues and Festival ticket prices for 20<strong>10</strong>. We demonstrated our commitment to keep the cinematic arts affordable, by keeping our prices and dues at the same level for the third consecutive year. At the same time, we tweaked our member benefit structure to provide a bit more for your money than we were able to do last year. While the Festival remains our signature event of the year, many members also enjoyed our successful Art House Theater years at the Movies at Midway. Although that experiment ran its course, the Board is actively working to develop a new year-round venue of our own, to restore the Art House Theater at a new location in the Cape Region, owned and operated by the <strong>Society</strong>. Read your emails and <strong>Society</strong> newsletters in the coming months for more information, as we work toward initiating a capital campaign to make our Theater the newest cultural opportunity in southern Delaware. this year’s <strong>Film</strong> Festival continues the excitement of those that came before it. The Wednesday Locals Night repeats the screening schedules for eight movies, but also gives Associate Producer members a chance to buy their tickets for the rest of the Festival that afternoon. This opportunity should reduce the Box Office crowds on Thursday morning, and also give these members a chance to enjoy more of the Festival offerings. The Festival’s morning movie viewing options continue to include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and have been very popular with our patrons. In addition, we have several great film seminars scheduled through the Festival, and a focus on Indian films should make for compelling viewing. Naturally, none of this is cheap or easy to produce. <strong>Film</strong> Festival proceeds do not cover the production costs, such as tent rental, tent utilities, film screening fees, and film shipping charges. That’s why we always appreciate your additional financial support, through the member dues you pay, the tickets and merchandise you buy, and your taxdeductible contributions! Our dedicated staff handles all the work of the <strong>Society</strong>, led by Executive Director Sue Early, Education/ Outreach Coordinator Wendi Dennis, and Festival Program Director Joe Bilancio, along with support from Cindy Hall, Malcolm Keen, Nancy Knapp, Gloria Walls, and Chuck Patalive. The Festival and yearround programming couldn’t happen without them, in addition to more than three hundred dedicated volunteers who collectively contribute thousands of hours each year. If you’d like to be a part of this community contribution as a volunteer or in some other way, we’d be happy to oblige! The <strong>Society</strong> also deeply appreciates the significant backing of its sponsors and benefactors, including the Delaware Division of the Arts. Please help us show our appreciation by visiting and supporting the many fine businesses and professions who sponsor this Festival or support us with advertisements in this Program. We’ll continue to work to improve our service to the film-loving community, including expansion of our online presence at rehobothfilm.com. Check our website often between now and the next Festival, and see what else we have to offer! Please use the comment form (in this program) or on our website to share your suggestions for additional improvements—suggestions of events, operational enhancements, and additional funding sources we should explore. Your input will be an important element to the mix of ideas we’ll consider adopting, as we work to keep the <strong>Rehoboth</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Film</strong> <strong>Society</strong> in the forefront of Delaware’s cultural offerings. enjoy the festival! fritz schranck President, Board of Directors
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