WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS FILM A REALITY
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At AFI, we aim to make our films up to industry standards and as professionally as possible. All donations go towards the making of the film at the highest quality and maintaining a safe set for our cast and crew. ​
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Our shoot days are between March 29 - April 7, 2021. The completed film will be delivered no later than June 26th, 2020. We appreciate any donation you can give. They are critical to the success and completion of our film. Our fundraising goal is $52,000 and our deadline is Feb 2021.
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TAX DEDUCTION
Your donation might be tax deductible. The American Film Institute is a Government recognized 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, and holds tax exempt status. Donations made toward “MY LIFE STOPPED AT FIFTEEN” may be tax deductible under Section 170 of the U.S. Tax Code. A letter of acknowledgement from AFI will be sent for all contributions.
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DONATE ONLINE
Visit this LINK or click the DONATE button.
Make sure “2108-MY LIFE STOPPED AT FIFTEEN" is selected.
Fill out your information + donation amount.
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DONATE BY MAIL
Make check payable to "American Film Institute." Note “My Life Stopped at Fifteen #2108" in the check memo.​​
Thesis #2108, My Life Stopped at Fifteen
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MATCHING GRANTS
Many companies will match donations made by their employees to non-profit charitable institutions. This can double your donation. Your Human Resources Department will be able to inform you if your employer offers this benefit. If so, please select “My company will match my gift” on the AFI Web Donation Portal. Please contact us for additional help.
​​IN-KIND DONATIONS
Help comes in many forms. We will gratefully accept any in-kind donations to our film and you will make the credits! In-kind donations might be tax deductible for the full retail value.
Please contact us and let us know how you can help in any part of the production process from film locations, to equipment rentals or craft services.
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​​​DONATION CREDITS
All donations will receive a special credit at the end of the film and come with incentives:
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - $8,000 - $20,000
IMDb Credit - Executive Producer
Blu-Ray of the film
On-screen Executive Producer credit
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SPONSOR - $1,000 - $7,999
IMDb Credit - Associate Producer
Blu-Ray of the film
On-screen Sponsor credit
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PARTNER - $500 - $999
On-screen Partner credit
Blu-Ray of the film​
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BENEFACTOR - $100 - $499
On-screen Benefactor credit
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DONOR - $10 - $99
Special Thanks on-screen credit
For any questions, feel free to reach out.
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Ahmad Alerwi—Producer
(323) 807-3757
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Nicole Mejia -- Director
(347) 725-5425