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Register Today: Funder Delegation to the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

Date:
April 3 - 6, 2008
Location:
Durham, NC

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REGISTER TO JOIN THE GFEM FUNDER DELEGATION BY JANUARY 28, 2008

FESTIVAL: APRIL 3 - 6, 2008

The GFEM funder delegation is an extraordinary opportunity to assess the current state of independent, art and social-issue documentary, see and hear how films have reflected and shaped our histories and, for those funders new to the field, gain a greater understanding of how to support it. (Registration information is listed below.)

Still image from the film "Toootsie's Last Suit"
Tootie's Last Suit

With more than 100 films, panel discussions, seminars and Q & A sessions, the festival is an important arena for documentary film - an environment that stimulates conversation, fosters community and can lead to innovative grantmaking.

This year's special guests at the GFEM'S WELCOMING FUNDER DINNER include the INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT and WORKING FILMS. You'll be able to informally talk with them and your peers about the "hows" of independent filmmaking-from inception to distribution through outreach and civic engagement-and find out about the different stages where funders have an opportunity to engage.
Still from the film "The Devil Came on Horseback"
The Devil Came on Horseback
 

Every morning we gather for a CASUAL BREAKFAST - rated very helpful by all of last year's delegates. It's an opportunity to talk with your funding colleagues about the impact your media grantmaking has made, to learn from more experienced funders how you might be able to use film to forward your program goals, or just to chat about the enlightening, inspiring or provocative films you saw the day before.

Still image from the film "Manda Bala"
Manda Bala

GFEM IS HOLDING 25 ROOMS (scarce as hen's teeth) at the DURHAM MARRIOTT. This puts us, literally, in the center of the Festival. But they are only available TO YOU THROUGH GFEM and must be CLAIMED BY JANUARY 28TH.

Still image from the film "War Dance"
War Dance

The Festival offers a variety of pass/ticket options, but for convenience we recommend the Priority Pass. The Festival offers only a limited number of these passes and when they're gone, they're gone.


PASSES WENT ON SALE THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 10TH. For $550 this pass includes:

· Access to all film screenings, panels, and workshops

· Access to premium "An Evening With" programs

· Opening Night screening and party

· Access to the Hospitality Suite

· Complimentary Barbecue dinner at the Awards Ceremony

As part of the delegation you are also invited to the PRIVATE SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY.

We will hold an ORIENTATION/BRIEFING CALL THE WEEK OF MARCH 7TH. Full Frame staff will be on the line to answer any questions you have about the films and panels and make recommendations based on your expressed areas of interest. You will then be able to CHOOSE YOUR PERSONAL SCHEDULE ON MARCH 20TH - four days before ticket sales open. GFEM staff will be available to answer any questions you have about scheduling.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, April 2 - GFEM Delegation Welcome Dinner
Thursday, April 3 Opening Day - Screenings start at 10 am, Opening Night Party
Friday, April 4 - Screenings, Panels, Programs
Saturday, April 5 - Screenings, Panels, Saturday Night Party
Sunday, April 6 - Screenings, Awards Barbecue, Re-screenings of Award Winners

Never been to a film festival before? This is definitely the place to start. Full Frame offers an intimate, easy to navigate environment. As part of the delegation you will have the benefit of GFEM staff and more experienced funders to advise and guide you.

Join us! For more information and to register contact Kelly Pino at kpino@gfem.org

For more information about the festival, visit the festival website.

The photos shown here are from films screened during the 2007 Full Frame Festival program.