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Patron Program

The Gotham Patron Program helps sustain The Gotham’s year-round programming and support our growing network of independent storytellers. The Gotham Patrons receive a wide range of exclusive benefits as well as deep insight and involvement within the rich programming we produce including Gotham Week, Gotham Labs, the Gotham Awards, and much more.

For more information or to join the program, please email Steven Pfeiffer at [email protected]

Debut$250 gift$132 Tax
Deductible

$132 Tax Deductible

  • The Gotham Individual Level Membership for one year
  • Invitation to the Gotham Labs Showcase Screening at Gotham Week
  • Print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine
  • 20% discount to select Media Center classes and events throughout the year
  • 30-minute phone consultation with a Gotham Programming staffer (DEBUT LEVEL EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT)

Emerging$500 gift$32 Tax
Deductible

$32 Tax Deductible

  • Accreditation for one (1) to Gotham Week
  • The Gotham Individual Level Membership for one year
  • Invitation to the Gotham Labs Showcase Screening at Gotham Week
  • Print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine
  • 20% discount to select Media Center classes and events throughout the year

Supporting$1,000 gift$532 Tax
Deductible

$532 Tax Deductible
Year Round

  • Invitations to The Gotham and Media Center Screenings and Events throughout the year (Including screenings of Gotham Award-nominated films, preview screenings from iconic directors, The Gotham Program Alumni screenings, and more)
  • The Gotham Individual Level Membership for one year
  • Print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine

Special Events

  • Invitation to VIP-only appreciation cocktail reception with The Gotham’s Executive Director, FILMMAKER Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, The Gotham Board Members and other VIPs and special guests from The Gotham’s network (Available for Supporting Patrons through October 20)

Gotham Week

  • Accreditation for one (1) to Gotham Week
  • Invitation to the Gotham Labs Showcase Screening at Gotham Week
  • Invitation to the Gotham Week Opening Night Reception (Available for Supporting Patrons through October 20)
  • Recognition in the Gotham Week Catalogue and on the Gotham website

Breakthrough$2,500 gift$1,757 Tax
Deductible

$1,757 Tax Deductible
Year Round

  • Invitations to The Gotham and Media Center Screenings and Events throughout the year (Including screenings of Gotham Award-nominated films, preview screenings from iconic directors, The Gotham Program Alumni screenings, and more)
  • The Gotham Individual Level Membership for one year
  • Print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine

Special Events

  • Invitation to VIP-only appreciation cocktail reception with The Gotham’s Executive Director, FILMMAKER Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, The Gotham Board Members and other VIPs and special guests from The Gotham’s network

Gotham Week

  • Accreditation for one (1) to Gotham Week
  • Admission to all Screen Forward Conference panels
  • Invitation to the Gotham Labs Showcase Screening at Gotham Week
  • Invitation to the Gotham Week Opening Night Reception
  • Recognition in the Gotham Week Catalogue and on the Gotham website
  • Opportunity to purchase additional discounted passes for the Screen Forward Conference or Gotham Week

Principal$5,000 gift$3,187 Tax
Deductible

$3,187 Tax Deductible
Year Round

  • Name a seat at the Gotham Media Center Theater (Available for Principal Patrons through October 20)
  • The Gotham Individual Level Membership for one year
  • Invitations to The Gotham and Media Center Screenings and Events throughout the year (Including screenings of Gotham Award-nominated films, preview screenings from iconic directors, The Gotham Program Alumni screenings, and more)
  • Print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine

Special Events

  • Invitation to VIP-only appreciation cocktail reception with The Gotham’s Executive Director, FILMMAKER Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, The Gotham Board Members and other VIPs and special guests from The Gotham’s network
  • Opportunity to host an event in the Gotham Media Center Theater and Lounge (catering costs not included)

Gotham Awards

  • One (1) ticket to the Gotham Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception
  • Invitation for one (1) to the Gotham Awards After Party (if applicable)
  • Reserved seating at all The Gotham Awards screenings

Gotham Week

  • Accreditation for one (1) to Gotham Week
  • Admission to all Screen Forward Conference panels
  • Invitation to the Gotham Labs Showcase Screening at Gotham Week
  • Invitation to the Gotham Week Opening Night Reception
  • Invitations to Gotham Week VIP-only events
  • Recognition in the Gotham Week Catalogue and on the Gotham website
  • Opportunity to purchase additional discounted passes for the Screen Forward Conference or Gotham Week

Showcase$10,000 gift$7,562 Tax
Deductible

$7,562 Tax Deductible
Year Round

  • Name a seat at the Gotham Media Center Theater
  • Two (2) The Gotham Individual Level Memberships for one year
  • Invitations to The Gotham and Media Center Screenings and Events throughout the year (Including screenings of Gotham Award-nominated films, preview screenings from iconic directors, The Gotham Program Alumni screenings, and more)
  • Print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine

Special Events

  • Invitation to VIP-only appreciation cocktail reception with The Gotham’s Executive Director, FILMMAKER Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, The Gotham Board Members and other VIPs and special guests from The Gotham’s network
  • Opportunity to host an event in the Gotham Media Center Theater and Lounge (catering costs not included)

Gotham Awards

  • Two (2) tickets to the Gotham Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception
  • Early access to purchase a Gotham Awards table
  • Invitations for two (2) to the Gotham Awards After Party (if applicable)
  • Reserved seating for two (2) at all The Gotham Awards screenings
  • Recognition in the Gotham Awards Program Book

Gotham Week

  • Accreditation for two (2) to Gotham Week
  • Admission for two (2) to all Screen Forward Conference panels
  • Invitation to the Gotham Labs Showcase Screening at Gotham Week
  • Invitation to the Gotham Week Opening Night Reception
  • Invitations to Gotham Week VIP-only events
  • Recognition in the Gotham Week Catalogue and on the Gotham website
  • Opportunity to purchase additional discounted passes for the Screen Forward Conference or Gotham Week

Presentation$25,000 gift$16,912 Tax
Deductible

$16,912 Tax Deductible
Year Round

  • Name a seat at the Gotham Media Center Theater
  • Four (4) The Gotham Individual Level Memberships for one year
  • Invitations to The Gotham and Media Center Screenings and Events throughout the year (Including screenings of Gotham Award-nominated films, preview screenings from iconic directors, The Gotham Program Alumni screenings, and more)
  • Full-page four-color ad in FILMMAKER Magazine’s Gotham Awards Winter Issue
  • Print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine

Special Events

  • Invitation to VIP-only appreciation cocktail reception with The Gotham’s Executive Director, FILMMAKER Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, The Gotham Board Members and other VIPs and special guests from The Gotham’s network
  • Opportunity to host an event in the Gotham Media Center Theater and Lounge (catering costs not included)

Gotham Awards

  • Four (4) tickets to the Gotham Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception
  • Early access to purchase a Gotham Awards table
  • Invitations for four (4) to the Gotham Awards After Party (if applicable)
  • Reserved seating for four (4) at all The Gotham Awards screenings
  • Recognition in the Gotham Awards Program Book

Gotham Week

  • Accreditation for four (4) to Gotham Week
  • Admission for four (4) to all Screen Forward Conference panels
  • Invitation to the Gotham Labs Showcase Screening at Gotham Week
  • Invitation to the Gotham Week Opening Night Reception
  • Invitations to Gotham Week VIP-only events
  • Recognition in the Gotham Week Catalogue and on the Gotham website
  • Opportunity to purchase additional discounted passes for the Screen Forward Conference or Gotham Week

Marquee$50,000 gift$39,587 Tax
Deductible

$39,587 Tax Deductible
Year Round

  • Name two (2) seats at the Gotham Media Center Theater
  • Five (5) The Gotham Individual Level Memberships for one year
  • Invitations to The Gotham and Media Center Screenings and Events throughout the year (Including screenings of Gotham Award-nominated films, preview screenings from iconic directors, The Gotham Program Alumni screenings, and more)
  • Full-page four-color ad in FILMMAKER Magazine’s Gotham Awards Winter Issue
  • Print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine

Special Events

  • Invitations to VIP Events throughout the year
  • Invitation to VIP-only appreciation cocktail reception with The Gotham’s Executive Director, FILMMAKER Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, The Gotham Board Members and other VIPs and special guests from The Gotham’s network
  • Exclusive VIP Dinner with private screening/event
  • Opportunity to host an event in the Gotham Media Center Theater and Lounge (catering costs not included)

Gotham Awards

  • Patron Level Table for ten (10) guests at the Gotham Awards Ceremony, which includes admission to the Cocktail Reception
  • Invitations for five (5) to the Gotham Awards After Party (if applicable)
  • Reserved seating for five (5) at all The Gotham Awards screenings
  • Recognition in the Gotham Awards Program Book

Gotham Week

  • Accreditation for five (5) to Gotham Week
  • Admission for five (5) to all Screen Forward Conference panels
  • On-screen recognition at the Screen Forward Conference
  • Sponsorship of an Gotham Week Reception or Special Event
  • Invitation to the Gotham Labs Showcase Screening at Gotham Week
  • Invitation to the Gotham Week Opening Night Reception
  • Invitations to Gotham Week VIP-only events
  • Recognition in the Gotham Week Catalogue and on the Gotham website
  • Opportunity to purchase additional discounted passes for the Screen Forward Conference or Gotham Week

Icon$100,000 gift$89,062 Tax
Deductible

$89,062 Tax Deductible
Year Round

  • Donor’s Name featured at the Gotham Media Center Entrance
  • Name two (2) seats at the Gotham Media Center Theater
  • Six (6) The Gotham Individual Level Memberships for one year
  • Invitations to The Gotham and Media Center Screenings and Events throughout the year (Including screenings of Gotham Award-nominated films, preview screenings from iconic directors, The Gotham Program Alumni screenings, and more)
  • Full-page four-color ad in FILMMAKER Magazine’s Gotham Awards Winter Issue
  • Print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine

Special Events

  • Invitations to VIP Events throughout the year
  • Invitation to VIP-only appreciation cocktail reception with The Gotham’s Executive Director, FILMMAKER Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, The Gotham Board Members and other VIPs and special guests from The Gotham’s network
  • Exclusive VIP Dinner with private screening/event
  • Opportunity to create bespoke program in collaboration with The Gotham at the Gotham Media Center
  • Opportunity to host an event in the Gotham Media Center Theater and Lounge (catering costs not included)

Gotham Awards

  • VIP Level Table for ten (10) guests at the Gotham Awards Ceremony, which includes admission to the Cocktail Reception
  • On-screen recognition at the Gotham Awards Ceremony
  • Invitations for six (6) to the Gotham Awards After Party (if applicable)
  • Reserved seating for six (6) at all The Gotham Awards screenings
  • Recognition in the Gotham Awards Program Book

Gotham Week

  • Accreditation for six (6) to Gotham Week
  • Admission for six (6) to all Screen Forward Conference panels
  • On-screen recognition at the Screen Forward Conference
  • Sponsorship of an Gotham Week Reception or Special Event
  • Invitation to the Gotham Labs Showcase Screening at Gotham Week
  • Invitation to the Gotham Week Opening Night Reception
  • Invitations to Gotham Week VIP-only events
  • Recognition in the Gotham Week Catalogue and on the Gotham website
  • Opportunity to purchase additional discounted passes for the Screen Forward Conference or Gotham Week