Keep Sidewalk Strong
Keep Sidewalk Strong
With the generosity of donors like you, Sidewalk will continue serving you in Birmingham's vibrant and revitalized Theatre District. Funds raised will be applied toward the rental of the newly renovated Lyric Theatre and DCP technology so that we can enhance your Film Festival experience.
With the generosity of donors like you, Sidewalk will continue serving you in Birmingham's vibrant and revitalized Theatre District. Funds raised will be applied toward the rental of the newly renovated Lyric Theatre and DCP technology so that we can enhance your Film Festival experience.
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Inclusion Statement
The Sidewalk Film Festival includes the SHOUT LGBTQ Festival, which is Alabama’s first and only film festival celebrating the best, new, independent films made by the LGBTQ community; and the Black Lens, highlighting films made by African-Americans containing a predominately African-American cast.About The Project
The Sidewalk Film Festival has been named one of the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by MovieMaker magazine two years in a row (2015 and 2014) and consistently garners national attention as one of the best festivals on the circuit, which propels Birmingham and Alabama into the spotlight as a place of cultural awareness, creative spirit, and true hospitality.
But Sidewalk is about more than just publicity and pride of place - the Festival makes an annual economic impact of more than $1.25 million, introduces over 200 new films to the local marketplace each year, hosts upwards of 40 educational events each year, supports a youth filmmaking initiative, and works to strengthen the filmmaking community through networking and professional development events on a year-round basis.
The Sidewalk film festival has been committed to the Birmingham Theatre District for 19 years. Through this campaign, we will be able to continue screening independent films in the newly renovated Lyric Theatre, a Birmingham historical landmark. We will also be able update our technology to DCP (Digital Cinema Package) in the historic Alabama Theatre so that we will be able to screen more of the films that you want to experience at the festival.
As always, we want to attract festival lovers as well as visiting artists and filmmakers to create a cohesive arts community in Birmingham. We believe that with your generosity, we can make this the biggest and best Sidewalk festival experience yet!
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Incentives
$25
The Sporty Supporter
Donors at the $25 level will receive a limited edition #SidewalkStrong button designed by Yellowhammer Creative, plus a shout-out from Sidewalk on Facebook and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk 2017!
Claimed: 20 of 30
$50
The Energetic Endorser
Donors at the $50 level will receive a limited edition #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker designed by Yellowhammer Creative!
Plus:
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Claimed: 21 of 30
$75
The Athletic Altruist
Donors at the $75 level will receive a limited edition #SidewalkStrong T-shirt designed by Yellowhammer Creative!
Plus:
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Sold Out!
$150
The Brawny Backer
Donors at the $150 level will receive a limited edition #SidewalkStrong hoodie designed by Yellowhammer Creative!
Plus:
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Claimed: 36 of 45
$300
The Flexing Philanthropist
Donors at the $300 level will receive access to our Opening Night Reception on stage at the Alabama Theatre! Enjoy refreshments and beverages with us before the opening night film, plus stake out your spot with Priority Seating before the movie begins.
Plus, these donors will receive access to our Early Pass Pick-up Party at Revelator Coffee! Not only will you be able to pick up your festival passes before anyone else, but you will also receive a bag of whole beans from Revelator Coffee and a limited edition coffee keeper for you to use and receive free refills during the festival.
Plus:
- #SidewalkStrong hoodie
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Claimed: 12 of 20
$600
The Powerful Patron
Donors at the $600 level will receive access to our Filmmaker Luncheon and Retreat! You'll get the rare chance to rub elbows with our visiting filmmakers over lunch on Friday of the festival weekend.
Plus:
- Access to Opening Night Reception on stage at the Alabama Theatre
- #SidewalkStrong hoodie
- Access to Early Pass Pick-Up Party at Revelator Coffee
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Sold Out!
$1,200
The Guts & Glory Giver
Donors at the $1,200 level will receive golf cart access during the festival weekend plus an invitation to the annual Jury Breakfast!
Plus:
- Access to Filmmaker Luncheon and Retreat
- Access to Opening Night Reception on stage at the Alabama Theatre
- #SidewalkStrong hoodie
- Access to Early Pass Pick-Up Party at Revelator Coffee
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Sold Out!
$2,400
The Heavy Lifting Heavy Hitter
Donors at the $2,400 level will receive 4 VIP festival passes, priority seating at all screenings, an invitation to join us on stage before the Opening Night film, and a private tour of the upcoming Sidewalk Cinema space at The Pizitz.
Plus:
- Golf cart access during the festival
- Invitation to the annual Jury Breakfast
- Access to Filmmaker Luncheon and Retreat
- Access to Opening Night Reception on stage at the Alabama Theatre
- #SidewalkStrong hoodie
- Access to Early Pass Pick-Up Party at Revelator Coffee
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Sold Out!
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$25
The Sporty Supporter
Donors at the $25 level will receive a limited edition #SidewalkStrong button designed by Yellowhammer Creative, plus a shout-out from Sidewalk on Facebook and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk 2017!
Claimed: 20 of 30
$50
The Energetic Endorser
Donors at the $50 level will receive a limited edition #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker designed by Yellowhammer Creative!
Plus:
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Claimed: 21 of 30
$75
The Athletic Altruist
Donors at the $75 level will receive a limited edition #SidewalkStrong T-shirt designed by Yellowhammer Creative!
Plus:
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Sold Out!
$150
The Brawny Backer
Donors at the $150 level will receive a limited edition #SidewalkStrong hoodie designed by Yellowhammer Creative!
Plus:
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Claimed: 36 of 45
$300
The Flexing Philanthropist
Donors at the $300 level will receive access to our Opening Night Reception on stage at the Alabama Theatre! Enjoy refreshments and beverages with us before the opening night film, plus stake out your spot with Priority Seating before the movie begins.
Plus, these donors will receive access to our Early Pass Pick-up Party at Revelator Coffee! Not only will you be able to pick up your festival passes before anyone else, but you will also receive a bag of whole beans from Revelator Coffee and a limited edition coffee keeper for you to use and receive free refills during the festival.
Plus:
- #SidewalkStrong hoodie
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Claimed: 12 of 20
$600
The Powerful Patron
Donors at the $600 level will receive access to our Filmmaker Luncheon and Retreat! You'll get the rare chance to rub elbows with our visiting filmmakers over lunch on Friday of the festival weekend.
Plus:
- Access to Opening Night Reception on stage at the Alabama Theatre
- #SidewalkStrong hoodie
- Access to Early Pass Pick-Up Party at Revelator Coffee
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Sold Out!
$1,200
The Guts & Glory Giver
Donors at the $1,200 level will receive golf cart access during the festival weekend plus an invitation to the annual Jury Breakfast!
Plus:
- Access to Filmmaker Luncheon and Retreat
- Access to Opening Night Reception on stage at the Alabama Theatre
- #SidewalkStrong hoodie
- Access to Early Pass Pick-Up Party at Revelator Coffee
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Sold Out!
$2,400
The Heavy Lifting Heavy Hitter
Donors at the $2,400 level will receive 4 VIP festival passes, priority seating at all screenings, an invitation to join us on stage before the Opening Night film, and a private tour of the upcoming Sidewalk Cinema space at The Pizitz.
Plus:
- Golf cart access during the festival
- Invitation to the annual Jury Breakfast
- Access to Filmmaker Luncheon and Retreat
- Access to Opening Night Reception on stage at the Alabama Theatre
- #SidewalkStrong hoodie
- Access to Early Pass Pick-Up Party at Revelator Coffee
- #SidewalkStrong T-shirt
- #SidewalkStrong bumper sticker
- #SidewalkStrong button
- Social media shout out and on-screen recognition at Sidewalk
Sold Out!
- Updates
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Current Team
About This Team
Chloe Cook: Executive Director, responsible for concept development, fundraising, and marketing for Sidewalk Film Festival. Chloe has 15+ years of non-profit administration, marketing and public relations experience and has been serving as the Executive Director of Sidewalk Film Festival for 8 years. She holds a B.A. in Communications from Auburn University.
Catherine Wright: Development Coordinator, responsible for concept development, securing funding and sponsorships, and production assistance for Sidewalk Film Festival. Catherine has previously worked as a filmmaker liaison, travel coordinator, and committee head for Sidewalk Film Festival. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the College of Charleston and an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Alabama.
Noah Cannon: Marketing Coordinator and Education/Outreach Coordinator, responsible for concept development and marketing of Sidewalk Film Festival. Noah studied film at The University of Alabama and began working with Sidewalk in 2013.
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