2025 GIFS Impact Campaign

We are a grassroots 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves as an incubator to Coastal Georgia’s tourism, educating filmmakers and audiences alike from the local community through a programmatic focus on community engagement, education of the film industry, and economic development to boost local commerce, all while supporting independent filmmaking.

Our extended efforts focus on educating both filmmakers and audiences about the state's unique offerings, while also inviting major studios and global creators to explore Georgia as an appealing location for their next film projects— especially in our Coastal region. Together, we strive to create an environment that nurtures creativity and brings diverse cinematic visions to life.

The Golden Isles Film Society (GIFS), our overarching brand, Golden Isles Film Festival (GIFF), and our Film Academy are key programs and focuses that drive our mission to support and nurture coastal Georgia’s film community that extends beyond celebrating our coastal scenery, but its people. GIFS offers members exclusive access to screenings, filmmaker panels, and discounts, creating a year-round platform for film lovers and professionals to connect. GIFF showcases a diverse array of films, inviting filmmakers and enthusiasts from around the world, while providing filmmakers with the opportunity to network, engage with audiences, and gain exposure, and also foster cultural dialogue within the community. The Film Academy (coming Fall 2025) will empower aspiring filmmakers through workshops, mentorship, and hands-on training, ensuring that the next generation of storytellers has the resources and support to succeed. This in return will create a new industry within our community, creating jobs and push for a new workforce. Together, these programs have a lasting impact by strengthening local film culture, amplifying Georgia’s creative voices, and providing opportunities for both emerging and established filmmakers to thrive in the Golden Isles and surrounding areas  

This fundraiser supports our operations and programs, enabling us to host and bring more impactful screenings, workshops, and events. Your contribution ensures we can expand educational initiatives, enhance community engagement and social impact, and uphold our mission to keep films and storytelling thriving in the Golden Isles, spanning across Georgia’s beautiful coast.

Our goals:

• Operations and Programs: This will support staffing, venue costs, equipment, and logistics for the Film Festival, Film Society, and Film Academy. It will also help expand programming, including advanced screenings, member events, workshops, scholarships for aspiring filmmakers, and software fees, to engage the community and support emerging and established filmmakers and industry careers.

• Marketing and Promotions: This will be used to increase visibility for the Film Festival (Fees to be spotlighted on FilmFreeway for filmmakers to discover GIFF), Film Society, and Film Academy. This includes digital marketing, social media campaigns, branding, print materials, and event promotion to attract attendees, sponsors, filmmakers, and new members, while building brand awareness in the community and beyond.

Join us and be part of our mission of ensuring #NoFilmLeavesGeorgia and support independent filmmaking and Georgia’s film industry!

Donations of $50 or more are eligible for exclusive gifts!

$25  - Big Thanks

$50 - GIFF Merch + Sticker

$75 - One (1) Annual GIFS Membership

$100 - Social Media Shoutout

$150 - Four (4) Fork & Screen Passes to GIFF '25

$200 - One (1) Golden Isles Experience Pass to GIFF '25

$250 - Three (3) Green Screen Passes to GIFF '25

$500 - Supporting Patron

$650 - Film Block Sponsor of GIFF '25

$800 - Three (3) Golden Isles Experience Passes to GIFF '25

$1000 - Supporting Sponsor

$1,250 - Anchor Sponsor

$1,500 - Two (2) GIFS Annual Memberships + Five (5) Golden Isles Experience Passes to GIFF '25

$2,000 - Presenting Sponsor of GIFS: Mini-Film Series

$2,500 - Spotlight Sponsor

$3,000 - Two (2) VIP GIFS Annual Memberships + Two (2) Golden Isles Experience Passes to GIFF '25

$4,000 - Presenting Sponsor of GIFS: Movie in the Park

$5,000 - Opening Night Sponsor for GIFF '25