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I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR NEW BLOGGER

Danet - She will be writing a series "Life on the Streets from the Homeless Perspective." It will be a day by day intimate log of her day, from the time she gets up in the morning, until the time she goes to bed at night.

We really want you to comment and open a dialog, we will respond to each comment, and hope that you can understand how important your help is right now. Thanks and look forward to a great series.

PLEASE HELP BYE FINANCE THEIR EXPANSION

https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/bye-expansion-campaign/x/522096

Sunday, June 24, 2012

INDIE FEST USA news-letter vol. 1

INDIE FEST USA 2012                               June 23, 2012  

NORMAL METHOD OF RAISING FUNDS FOR FESTIVAL

Indie Fest USA like most special events counts on sponsorship dollars to put on their annual International Film Festival. Although the Festival has been fortunate that they were able to lock in several of these Sponsors, before the economy collapsed. Although we have these dollars to work with, it ties our hands on how much we can grow each year.
In 2010 when the economy collapsed Indie Fest USA stayed true to their commitment to the great Independent Filmmakers as well as Independent Musical Artists and has continued to offer a platform for these great Artists to showcase their hard work.

WHEN NORMAL METHOD OF RAISING OPERATING CAPITAL WORKS!

When a special event such as Film Festivals, Sporting Events, Performing Arts and etc. works the event committee makes contact with companies such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Subway, TOGOs, Office Depot, Office Max, Vineyards, Distilleries and on and on. The company then comes on as a Sponsor in one of several different categories.

The funds are then put into the working budget which allows for:
  • Rent the needed Venues and Equipment for screening the great International Films that are submitted for consideration for Indie Fest USA.
  • Pay for a panel of Industry Professionals to select the films from the hundreds submitted for consideration.
  • Pay for the panel to then judge the Officially Selected films
  • Pay salaries for essential planning and development personnel
  • Pay for Print, and Video advertising, as well as other marketing to bring awareness about the festival.
  • Pay for Parties, Socials, Seminars, Awards, and other events to bring excitement and draw to bring the fans to the show, giving them the opportunity to meet these great filmmakers, actors, actresses, music artists & Bands, and celebrities.
When the normal source of event funding works Indie Fest USA is able to put on a show that is talked about for months after the event. In 2009 when the economy crashed small events such as Indie Fest USA were the first to be hit with the lack of Sponsorship dollars available. However Indie Fest USA made a commitment to our Independent Artist friends of both film and music and has continued to offer a platform for these great artists to showcase their hard work.
 
We found a way that the funds can be raised even though the Sponsorship dollars are just beginning to trickle back in. This is where you the fans of Independent Arts can help to continue brining this great festival to Historic Main Street in Garden Grove, CA. 

HOW YOU THE FANS OF THE INDEPENDENT ARTS CAN HELP

We have a few ways that you can help, the first way you can assist us would be to go to our fund raising site on Indiegogo.com. by clicking on the widget and contribute what ever you are able, and claim one of the 4 great membership packages available.
 
Another way that you can help us is to pass the word, send a copy of this newsletter on to your friends and families and ask them to do the same.
 
Another way that you can assist us is to go to our online ticket sales and purchase your dinner and movie packages.

We want to thank you for your time and for your assistance.

WHAT INDIE FEST USA WILL DO WITH THESE FUNDS

Indie Fest USA will use your contributions raised on our fundraiser site on Indiegogo.com; exactly how we would if we raised it in the normal ways.
  1. Payroll for three or four employees.                          $3,125.00
  2. Hotel Rooms for attending Celebrity                         $2,750.00
  3. Morning Social Donut & Coffee Fund                        $0.500.00
  4. Upgrade staging, lighting & equipment                     $3,750.00
  5. Upgrade Sound system and projection                      $3,750.00
  6. Bring in seating for our outdoor staging area           $2,250.00
  7. Upgrade the awards                                                    $2,350.00
  8. Increase décor for opening night & award show     $3,250.00
  9. Create a miscellaneous Expense Fund                      $6,175.00
With the contributions from you, the great fans of Independent Arts of Film and Music, Indie Fest USA will be able to increase the exposure and greatness of these very deserving International Filmmakers and our great Independent Performing artists that will be here to entertain you.
 Thank you for your great support; we look forward to meeting you at Indie fest USA 2012.

CONTACT US

http://www.indiefestusa.com/  
info@indiefestusa.com
tickets@indiefestusa.com
 PHONE: 714-251-6296

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