Montclair Film Annual Report 2020

MONTCLAIR FILM + COMMUNITY

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2019

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2017-2019 Annual Report

Montclair Film connects global filmmakers with audiences in a diverse, culturally vibrant community by presenting films and year-round programs that engage, entertain, and educate through the power of visual storytelling.

day, students ranging from middle schoolers

we take a moment to reflect upon the

to senior citizens fill our building to learn

transformation we’ve experienced over the

practical, real-world filmmaking techniques

past few years. With the gift of a new home

that create a passion for storytelling as well

at the Investors Bank Film & Media Center in

as the opportunity to develop skills that will

downtown Montclair, our organization has

transfer to the expanding marketplace for

grown from an annual 10-day film festival

video, audio, and technical roles in film and

into a thriving, year-round arts non-profit

video production. By creating these

serving over 46,000 patrons a year with film,

opportunities for students, Montclair Film is

education, conversations, music, performances,

able to put its mission into action, fostering

and more. As a leader in our community,

new storytellers and giving them the tools to

we’ve collaborated with dozens of non-profit

express themselves in new, creative ways.

partners, working with them to harness the power of film to tell their stories, expand their impact, and reach new audiences.

All of this growth has meant a transformative shift for our organization, one we have worked hard to deliver through world-class programs,

Our organization’s signature event, the annual

classes, and special

Montclair Film Festival, has continued to

events. As our staff and

expand, reaching tens of thousands of film

Board work together to

lovers each spring with a dynamic program

guide the organization

built upon stories and storytellers that speaks

forward, we have

to the wonderful diversity of our community.

done so through

These stories, told in film, conversation, and

fiscal responsibility,

performance, and through discussion and

transparency, and

dialogue between patrons and artists, have

careful deliberation.

As the film industry continues to shift, we need

connection that positions Montclair Film to

to nimbly seize new opportunities and forge

become one of the nation’s leading regional

new connections to continue our mission of

film festivals. As we head toward our milestone

bringing people together and celebrating the

10th annual Montclair Film Festival in 2021,

ability of stories to enrich our lives. As such,

we continue to seek works that reflect our

we will continue to grow with purpose and

community, expand our understanding, and

look forward to engaging with our community

forge engagement among our patrons.

each and every day.

We’ve also rapidly enhanced our educational

With gratitude,

offerings with year-round classes for students of all ages that take place both at our Education Center and in our area schools. On any given

TOM H A LL E XECUTIVE DIREC TOR MONTCL AIR FILM

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created an environment of inquiry and

Center at the Investors Bank Film & Media

MONTCLAIR FILM

As Montclair Film heads into our 9th year,

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A Home to Fulfill our Mission

In 2017 Montclair Film opened the doors to its new home at the Investors Bank Film & Media Center.

Since then, our organization has flourished into an arts and film non-profit that provides enriching programming and educational opportunities to our community all year long.

Our center features: Cinema505, a state-of-the-art theater for film screenings, performing arts (music, theater, improv comedy), and private events

E ducation Center for workshops, programs, panels, and master classes torytelling Studio, a creative hive for local S podcasters

MONTCLAIR FILM

Dynamic Program Touches Lives

505 Films + Friends is a unique program that serves our community of young adults of all abilities by inspiring creativity, building confidence, and empowering members with important social skills. This inclusive film and social club meets bi-weekly, inviting young adults to gather to watch and discuss films in a safe and comfortable space, where sound and lighting can be adjusted to be more sensory friendly. A teaching artist and a licensed psychologist lead post-screening discussions using themes from the films to explore social issues, filmmaking techniques, and life skills.

The club has had a positive impact on its members, with most participants returning session after session, and many having continued their new friendships outside the club. Parents have remarked that the program has filled a void. There’s nothing like this program offered for teens and young adults in this area.

My son enjoys attending 505 Films & Friends and always comes home with some interesting insights about the film and often about himself. The moderators do a wonderful job of engaging the participants during the discussion sessions, connecting themes to relevant topics of the day and/or lives of our young adults.

PA R E NT O F AT TE N D E E

A SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY to craft a slate of dynamic programs that leverage film, theater, music, improv, comedy, and storytelling. Montclair Film takes great pride in collaborating with our community partners, helping them share their work and mission with our audience.

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Our downtown center offers Montclair’s diverse community a welcoming space to come together and create, engage, connect, and educate.

Montclair Film partners with a wide range of organizations and businesses throughout the year, and our flexible and adaptable space enables us

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10%

of Students Receive Scholarships

MIDDLE + HIGH SCHOOL FILM ACADEMY Editing Screenwriting Cinematography Filmmaking Bootcamp Comedy Writing Reel World Filmmaking Filmmaking I & II Special Effects Make-Up Improv Stand-up Comedy Acting for Film and TV Cinema Studies Film Club ADULT PROGRAMMING On-Camera Auditioning Improv I & II Podcast Like A Pro Screenwriting The Art of Storytelling Editing with Premier Pro I & II Online Cinematography Voiceover Documentary Filmmaking Special Effects Make-Up

Montclair Film is committed to providing all students with the tools they need to find their voices and tell their stories. We recognize that stories build empathy and connect us with community and each other. We leverage the power of film to explore important social issues, and we offer programs that enable students to look at and understand the world in new and different ways.

For the past two years, Montclair Film Academy has helped more than 1,000 students age 11 and up to find their voices by teaching them new skills. The Film Academy is accessible to all students, regardless of their ability to pay. Thanks to our scholarship fund, every student with financial need has been accepted into our program.

MONTCLAIR FILM ACADEMY Inspires students to find their voices Provides tools, instructors, and mentors Sparks socially and culturally relevant

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Montclair Film + Education

conversations Showcases imaginative talent and emerging voices Develops 21st century skills for excelling in today’s digital economy

education. We look to continue fostering a love of film by bringing together passionate

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We are dedicated to providing opportunities for students to access high-quality film

students, dedicated teachers, and industry professionals.

E VA N D I C K E R S O N , TE AC H E R

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Signature Programs EMERGING FILMMAKER COMPETITION This very special program celebrates the work of young people who are using cinema to tell their stories through short film. Each year, film submissions represent a wide range of styles and voices that showcase the diverse talents of student filmmakers.

Open to all regional filmmakers grades 6–12 Short films adjudicated by a jury of local film professionals Winning films screen during the Montclair Film Festival

BEHIND THE SCREEN is a free day-long program offered in conjunction with the School of Communication and Media at Montclair State University. Students and adults learn about careers in film and television from leading industry professionals. This annual program has reached over 2,500 attendees since it began in 2011.

Master classes in Acting, Animation, Casting, Cinematography, Content, Costume Creation, Development, Pitching Non-Linear, Virtual Reality, and more.

Past Industry Panelists

Awards in Comedy, Documentary, Experimental, Narrative, and Social Impact categories Sponsorship opportunities: In 2019, co-presenter GELOTTI awarded “The Sweetest Film” and Partners for Health Foundation awarded “Speak Out Award” Mentorship JUNIOR JURY invites teens to apply to be selected as part of a special team that screens a range of films during our annual spring festival.

Jurors learn the process of consensus building, film criticism, and adjudication from industry veterans. Participating students from 30 regional high schools come from Morris, Essex, Hudson, Somerset, Ocean, and Bergen counties.

Adult Programming YEAR-ROUND Geared towards adults (age 16 plus), classes are available across many disciplines and include introductory for beginners as well as in-depth explorations for more advanced students, taught by leading professionals.

MICHAEL SLOVIS

LAURA EASON

PATRICK WILSON

ERIN LEE CARR

TIM SQUYRES

KAHANE COOPERMAN

SAKINA JAFFREY

JOEL STILLERMAN

JOE MORTON

ADULT MINI CAMP It’s a summer camp for grown-ups! Students can sample a little bit of everything in July/August such as Improv, Screenwriting, Editing, On Camera Auditioning, and Cinematography.

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Filmmaking in the Curriculum Building on the success of the Film Academy, Montclair Film + Education launched their in-school Filmmaking in the Curriculum initiative by partnering with Immaculate Conception High School for a 12-week filmmaking pilot program.

As part of the curriculum, students learned the fundamentals of filmmaking from pre- through post-production. Working as a team, the students wrote, directed, shot, edited, and acted in an original short film, cultivating their creative voices through the making of a cinematic story.

At the conclusion of the workshop, the young filmmakers screened their film for two standing room only crowds at a red carpet reception in Montclair Film’s Cinema505.

This filmmaking pilot helped students develop 21st century skills to support their creative and academic development and provided a foundation to further explore a wide range of professional careers.

Montclair Film provided a unique experience for our students to get an in-depth and hands-on experience in the world of filmmaking. Our students were able to see just how much goes into the production of one film, push themselves to meet deadlines, and create their own film. This program provided them with the platform to use their natural talents while discovering new skills and areas of interest. We couldn’t be more thrilled with this partnership.

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FILM + EDUCATION OUTREACH BEYOND MONTCLAIR Our in-school filmmaking programs and free courses, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities provide access to a diverse group of students throughout New Jersey. With demand for our innovative education programs continually growing, we bring these opportunities into local schools and community education organizations.

Some of these programs include filmmaking at Newark’s North Star Academy and film classes for local senior citizens through the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning. We are always seeking new, high-impact opportunities for partnership.

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YE AR RO U N D

Celebrating the Art of Storytelling PERFORMANCE In 2018, Montclair Film welcomed writer/ performer and MacArthur Fellow Taylor Mac to our film festival to share A 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC, an evening of song and storytelling seeking to build community at the intersection of art, American history, and our collective civic responsibility.

The sold-out evening brought people together in new, meaningful ways, all while creating an unforgettable experience for our audience.

Having Taylor with us to share this profoundly moving, often hilarious performance underscores Montclair Film’s commitment to celebrating world-class storytellers working in all forms.

46,000+ Year-Round Attendees

Festival + Classes + Films + Programs

MONTCLAIR FILM + EVENTS

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Each year, Montclair Film brings our annual fundraising event to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for a night of conversation with our host, Stephen Colbert, for over 3,000 patrons. In 2018, Stephen welcomed Academy Award® winning New Jersey native Meryl Streep to the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime discussion of her career and creative process. This event remains the organization’s biggest night, bringing names like Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver, Samantha Bee, Jon Stewart, and Steve Carell, to help raise funds for our mission to educate and entertain through the power of storytelling.

MUSIC Since 2017, Montclair Film has partnered with Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge to create a special night that celebrates the power of music to bring people together. Featuring live performances from stars like Jon Batiste, Stephen Colbert, Patrick Wilson, and Warren Zanes, our annual party packs the floor for a night of dancing and fun for the entire community.

SUMMER OUTDOOR FILM SERIES Montclair Film’s annual Summer Series is celebrating its 10th year. The series features a lineup of free movies under the stars for all ages, and each event is held at beautiful local parks and venues. Community partners join us to provide on-site activities and contests, while attendees bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy an evening of cinema and fun for the whole family!

1600+ Annual Attendees

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STORYTELLING Montclair Film’s StorySLAM series features members of our community telling personal narratives to sold-out audiences.

Each evening is organized around a theme, with storytellers using their unique voices to discover and deliver their own sometimes heartbreaking, often humorous, tales.

In addition, the Storytelling Studio, a state-of-the-art audio recording space, provides a home to local podcasters. The studio also serves as a home for young people to record and tell their own stories through our education programs, including the popular Slam My Story! program, which uses the college application essay process to teach storytelling skills to high school students.

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Montclair Film Festival FILM remains the foundation of our programming.

We showcase over 150 films and 200 film industry guests from all over the globe at the annual Montclair Film Festival. Additionally, Cinema505 has allowed us to create year-round screening opportunities for newly distributed films, classic and repertory programs, local filmmakers, documentary storytellers, short-form works, family and educational screenings, and community partners, often with a discussion following the screening. We continue to present the best in film for audiences seeking stories that engage and inspire conversation.

28,000+ MFF 19 Attendees

ETHAN HAWKE

RACHEL WEISZ

ROB REINER

BEN STILLER

MINDY KALING

RICHARD CURTIS

CONVERSATION Montclair Film’s Storyteller Series program, sponsored by Audible, is focused on conversations, master class, panels, and discussions with leading voices in film, television, and entertainment. Featuring moderators like Stephen Colbert and Patrick Wilson and guests like Ben Stiller, Jeff Daniels, Mindy Kaling, Ethan Hawke, Richard Curtis, Julie Taymor, Richard Gere, Rob Reiner, and many more, these sold-out events offer audiences a deep dive into the creative process of the artists who continue to shape the industry.

SPECIAL SCREENING: The Nature Conservancy A family masterpiece narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor carried audiences across the African savannah and into the heart of an elephant family forced to leave their watering hole. The Nature Conservancy’s incredible “Elephant Experience” before the screening featured giveaways, a photo booth, and a raffle for a plush elephant, all in support of elephant conservation.

GIVEAWAYS

RAFFLES

DIRECTOR Q & A

35,000+

Reached in Cinemas Across USA

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NEW FORMS With emerging technologies offering storytellers new ways to tell their stories, from virtual reality to television, podcasting to immersive live events, Montclair Film continues to explore exciting opportunities to connect artists and audiences by building a platform for innovation at our annual festival and beyond.

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LIVE SIMULCAST In 2019, Montclair Film partnered with Fox Searchlight and Fathom Events for a special premiere screening of TOLKIEN. Stephen Colbert hosted a post-screening conversation with stars Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins and director Dome Karukoski. The conversation was uploaded to satellite and beamed live to over 390 cinemas around the country, reaching thousands of fans and creating the biggest single audience for a Montclair Film event in the organization’s history.

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Volunteers + Interns

Montclair Film is made up of people creating positive change through the arts. The leaders have undoubtedly inspired me to grow into a more engaged member of the community. Witnessing the impact that the programs, events, and films have on individuals makes contributing effortless. The organization has led me to pursue my own passion of cinema by giving me the opportunity to work in a variety of different roles. From intern to editor, from production assistant to projectionist, my entire experience continues to be rewarding.

JA S O N PAU LO S K I , VO LU NTE E R

2,200+ Registered Volunteers

4 30 university + high school students since 2010 2 50 volunteers worked

Montclair Film volunteers and interns are a diverse team of community enthusiasts comprised of professionals, stay-at home parents, retirees, seniors, teens, and young adults. Thanks to this dedicated and energetic group, we accomplish goals year-round that are beyond the capacity of our small professional staff. Hundreds of volunteers, interns, and an active Board of Trustees ensure Cinema505, the education programs, and our festival run smoothly. Our volunteer program is a model across the region, with many organizations reaching out to learn from our success. We’ve created an annual volunteer fair that invites nonprofits across disciplines to interact with our volunteers, creating more opportunity for everyone. In addition, our intern program has prepared many of its students to move onto jobs in the industry.

875 shifts during our 10-day festival A nnual value of volunteers topped $290,000 last year!

Montclair Film was created to build community. Collaborations with local and regional partners across disciplines have been key to our success.

Using film as a springboard to explore topics as varied as challenging mental health stigmas, organ donation, autism in the black community, motherhood, human rights, climate change, animal conservation, and a celebration of cancer survivors to name just a few, we strive to create a community forum to build new audiences using the power of visual storytelling to connect communities.

Montclair is a cultural icon in New Jersey with an identity rooted in diversity, representing all walks of life. One of our taglines, KEEP CONNECTING, ties together the ideas of Story, Connection, and Personal Journey.

The Montclair African American Heritage Foundation (MAAHF) Historical Trolley Tour was a hit. It was a real treat to stop by Cinema505 at the end of both tours to view a clip of the 1932 Oscar Micheaux film, THE LADY FROM CHICAGO, which was shot on location in Montclair. Our tour group loved it, not to mention the popcorn and the voucher to see a film of choice at the cinema. Your partnership added something extra special to our tour.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Our members are the most dedicated supporters of our mission, providing valuable financial support for the festival and our year-round programs. Our “members only” early access to ticket sales created an increased sense of urgency, motivating filmgoers to purchase their favorite events well in advance of the festival.

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Social Media Growth 2016

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

2019

FAC E B O O K

59%

INCREASE

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700+ Million

WINNER! The Montclair Film Festival was named winner of the Discover Jersey Arts People Choice Award for Favorite Film Festival for the 7th consecutive year and named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by MovieMaker Magazine.

MFF19 Total Impressions

What People Are Saying....

F or many people, and not just locals in Montclair and surrounding towns, the real joy of this festival is that, for 11 days a year, they can go into a darkened theater, buy a box of popcorn, and see…themselves.

JIM BECKERMAN, NORTHJERSEY.COM

T he way Middleburg Film Festival is becoming the alternative to Toronto and Telluride, Montclair Film Festival is becoming the alternative to Tribeca and Sundance, which is a good place to be.

AWARDS CIRCUIT

T hings like this film festival are good for the arts, good for business and they build community. We need things like this to come together regardless of how we feel about our politics and see things that we love and build things that we love together.

STEPHEN COLBERT, VARIETY

EC O N O M I C I M PACT

When considering Montclair Film’s total 2020 forecasted operating budget of $2.2 million and estimated annual attendance of 46,000, we anticipate that the festival will be in a position to leverage $3.5 million in total expenditures from nonprofit arts and culture audiences, resulting in local government revenue of $118K and state government revenue of $190K*. As our program and related expenditures and audience grow in the future, these numbers will increase.

There’s never been a better time to become part of Montclair Film’s bright future as we prepare to celebrate our 10th anniversary in 2021! Join us as a ticket buyer, member, donor, sponsor, or community partner to enjoy all we have planned. *Based on the Americans for the Arts’ Arts & Economic Prosperity Calculator.

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Looking Ahead

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Thank you to the hardest working and most entertaining group of volunteers who help to make Montclair Film’s dreams come true.

BOARD OFFICERS Bob Feinberg Founder and Chairman of the Board Evelyn Colbert President of the Board Shelley Phillips Treasurer of the Board Warren Ross Secretary of the Board Luke Parker Bowles VP – Artistic JoAnn McCullough VP – Education Sarah Glaymon Barrack VP – Community Relations TRUSTEES Adunni Slackman Anderson Daniel Battsek Susan V. Bershad Rose Cali Chris Cerf Brian Clarkson Conrad Fink Alexis Finkle Trevor Gandy Karen Gulliver Matthew Iversen James Johnson Bruce Keller Lorri Maake Kathy McClearn Glenda McNeal Lynn Selassie Marci Shulman Matthew Smith Jon Sobel Mary Anne Vaughn Beth Wilensky Don Zief ADVISORY BOARD J. J. Abrams Jonathan Alter Stephen Colbert Kahane Cooperman Jeff Cooperman Richard Curtis Abigail Disney Dagmara Dominczyk Olympia Dukakis Chiwetel Ejiofor Emma Freud Laura Linney Raphaela Neihausen Thom Powers John Schreiber Jon Stewart Joel Stillerman Julie Taymor Patrick Wilson

Thank you to our capital campaign donors for making Montclair Film’s dream of a year-round home a reality! Gifts both large and small helped us cross the finish line in raising more than $3,000,000 to renovate our headquarters and fulfill our mission to engage, educate, and entertain through the power of visual storytelling! $1,000,000+ Investors Bank $250,000-$499,999 Evelyn and Stephen Colbert The Silver Family Foundation $100,000-$249,000 Susan V. Bershad Charitable Fund Judy and Josh Weston $50,000-$99,000 Anonymous Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Rose Cali Dara and Jedd Canty Mindy Cohen and David Bershad Tracy Higgins and James Leitner Leslie Larson and Don Katz Patty and Jonathan Strain $25,000-$49,999 Kristina and James Bromley Melinda and Bill Connolly Christina Cotton and Brian Clarkson Molli and John Dowd Dorothea and Peter Frank The Employees of Investors Bank Mary and Michael Johnson Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation Kate Logan and Edmund Rung New Jersey Cultural Trust Shelley and Keith Phillips Betsy and Jay Schweppe Foundation Lynn and Sengal Selassie Margo and Frank Walter In memory of John C. Whitehead $15,000-$24,999 Lisa and Joe Amato Maggie Drucker and Bob Feinberg Harold I. and Faye B. Liss Foundation Zandi and Tom Nammack Nancy Northup and James Johnson Optima Engineering, P.A. Karen and Warren Ross Katherine and Robert Ruberton $10,000-$14,999 Melissa and Robert Bigelow Susan and Thomas Dunn Radika Eccles and Steven Weddle Philippa Girling and Joe Fiorentino Martha and Dan Gregory Sue Hollenberg and Joel Stillerman

The Hyde and Watson Foundation Alice and Matthew Iversen Meredith and Jonathan Ladov Marcia Marley and Peter Rappoport JoAnn and John McCullough The Montclair Foundation George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust Aran Roche and Matthew Podwoski Mary Anne and Peter Vaughn Beth and Craig Wilensky Joan and Don Zief

$500-$999 Catalina Bajenaru Benjamin Barbro Joyce and Mark Friedman Steven Fox Christine James Lynn Kasner Morgan Kristen Kusama-Hinte Mimi and Ted Scott Maggie and Tom Vaughan Mimi and Steve Wrede

$5,000-$9,999 Sarah and Craig Barrack Luce and Daniel Battsek Dominick DeChiara and Brad Vaiana Tanja and James Dixon Valerie Edelson Smith and Matthew Smith Cathy and Conrad Fink Alexis and Clifford Finkle Karen and Robert Gulliver The Hopson Family Korin and Larry Korman Glenda McNeal Richmond and Josh Rabinowitz Rose Brand

$250-$499 Dot and Bob Allcorn Linda and Bobby Bowers Sharon Burton Turner and Lincoln Turner Tanya Carter and Frank Barnes, Jr. Kathleen Denny Joe Donahue In Memory of Hal Drucker Events By Joni Linda and Vincent Flanagan Kianni Madison Keys Joanne and Fred Langbein Kimberly and Peter Ligotti Laura Linn and Matthew Frankel Jo and Frank Martone Tracy McVeigh and Andrew Melitz Marsha Mercant and John Swain Amy and Don Putman Lyn Rosenweig and Bruce Schnelwar Jodi and Gary Rudoren Sara Rutkowski Nina and Rich Tucker Julie Winokur and Ed Kashi

$2,500-$4,999 Alison and Douglas Bauer Sandra Chamberlin and Paul Michaels Molly and David Ervin Linda Fan and William Schaefer Diana and John Fennelly Holly and Robert Gregory Ellen and Steve Higgins Tina Jordan and Kevin Rendino Janell and Bruce P. Keller New Jersey Beer Co. Mary Jo Wrenn and Raj V. Tahil $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous, in honor of Evelyn Colbert Emily and Steve Becker Kathleen Beebe and Jeffrey Szilagyi Andie and Co Bertsche Elizabeth and Tim Bozik LeeAnn Carlson and Steve Van Kuiken Bonnie and Michael Carter Jennie and Tom Cherry Kahane and Jeff Cooperman Dagmara Dominczyk and Patrick Wilson Everson Family Charitable Fund Betsy and Brian Harris In Memory of Gwenyth H. Hurling Edgar Kaplan Jennifer and Todd Ladda Marie and Wade Layton Lorri Maake and Philip Bahramipour Michael P. Maher Maureen and Brad Ohlmuller One-on-One with Steve Adubato Kathy and Sly McClearn Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers Parker Bowles Family Deirdra and Alex Picou Valerie and Wesley Puryear Ann Rasmussen and Chris Cerf Jessica Sporn and Fred Cordero Marci Shulman Laura and Willard Tressel Tyson Foods, Inc. Claire Walls and Banks Tarver

These donations represent gifts made from 12/1/2015 through 6/30/2019. If your name has been misprinted or omitted in error, please accept our apology and let us know by calling (973) 783-6433, x2 A special thanks to our extraordinary Montclair-based project team.

Ashenfelter, Slous, Trembulak, McDonough, Golia & Trevenen, LLP Larry Slous, Partner The Bravitas Group Bob Silver, Project Director Katie Long, Project Manager Sionas Architecture, PC Paul Sionas, Architect Rick Jarzembowsi, Architect RHG Architecture + Design Rachael Grochowski, Designer Jack Finn & Company, Building Contractors, LLC Jack Finn, Contractor Lance Hoffman, Project Manager

Financials

Montclair Film enjoyed a balanced budget in fiscal year 2019.

$2.3 million

$2.3 million

Program: 83% Administration: 9% Fundraising: 8%

Staffing: 49% Operations: 32% Marketing: 7% Development: 6% Building Expenses: 6%

REVENUE

52%

48%

PROGRAM REVENUE

PUBLIC SUPPORT

$1.2 million

$1.1 million

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EXPENSES

With an operating budget of $2.3 million and annual attendance of 46,000, Montclair Film generates $3.7 million* in total expenditures from nonprofit arts and culture organizations and audiences, resulting in local government revenue of $122K and state government revenue of $198K. Our work supports a total of 107 full-time equivalent jobs in our community.

M O N T C L A I R

OUR IMPACT

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Montclair Film is run by a small staff of ten full-time employees and a part-time team of 70 seasonal staff and consultants. Our active board of trustees and more than 2,263 registered volunteers dedicated more than 5,948 annual volunteer hours in FY19, valued at more than $170,000.**

IN-KIND DONATIONS

*According to the Americans for the Arts’ Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Calculator **According to Independent Sector value of volunteer time per hour in 2018 for NJ ($28.82)

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These figures reflect the FY19 (10/1/2018–9/30/2019) unaudited financials as of 12/1/2019.

Audited financial statements are available upon request.

R E P O R T

Individuals: 28% Corporations: 21% Special Events: 18% In-Kind: 17% Foundations: 8% Government: 8%

A N N U A L

Ticket Sales: 64% Education Classes: 13% Membership: 9% Facility Rentals: 4% O ther: 10% Ad Journal, Submission Fees, Merchandise, Concessions

Montclair Film receives a wide range of in-kind donations and valuable discounts to support our work. Donations of food and beverages for special events, furniture sets for our conversation series, free marketing and media, and discounts on rental space bring the value of in-kind donations in FY19 to more than $190K.

$100,000+ Evelyn and Stephen Colbert BENEFACTORS

$50,000–$99,000 Judy and Josh Weston MOGULS

$25,000–$49,999 American Express Foundation Susan V. Bershad Dara and Jedd Canty Mindy Cohen and David Bershad Tracy Higgins and James Leitner STUDIO EXECUTIVES

$15,000–$24,999 Jen Ablon Christina Cotton and Brian Clarkson Harold I. & Faye B. Liss Foundation EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

$10,000–$14,999 Katherine and Robert Ruberton J.C. Kellogg Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey PRODUCERS

$5,000–$9,999 Lisa and Joe Amato Tanja and James Dixon Susan and Reimer Mellin The Montclair Foundation George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust Lynn and Sengal Selassie DIRECTORS

PERFORMERS

$500–$999 Anne Anquillare Brett Ashy Alison and Douglas Bauer Linda and Marty Brumbach Nancy and Jonathan Bylin Debbie and Scott Cherkin Linda Fan and Will Schaefer Lori Ann and Marc Gerdisch Betsy and Brian Harris Lynn Kasner-Morgan Looney Advertising & Branding Victor Maisano Lana and Dave Masor Helen and Thanassis Mazarakis Tracy McVeigh and Andrew Melitz Elaine Pardalos, Haila Hudson and Evan Dassler-Pardalos Terri Pinon Shruti and Prem Ramaswami Diane Ridley Ricardo Riethmuller Jill Rooney Carr Melissa and Angelo Rotondi Judith and Elias Typaldos Jeanette and Andrew Witten FRIENDS

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$250–$499 Michelle Anderson Loryn Ashley Nikki and Craig Atkinson Sien and Michael Avalos Katherine Bailey and Benjamin Selkow Risa Barash-DiLorenzo and Robert DiLorenzo Jack and Shari Baron Patti and Greg Barrett Emily and Steven Becker Megan and Sean Bednarz Debbi and Steve Bernstein Margaret Bodde and Don Fleming Penny Borella Michele Chiles-Hickman Jeff Christian Cathleen Coffey Patricia Comerford Charlene and Terrance Connolly

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$1,000–$2,499 Lorraine Acosta and Bill Best All-Ways Advertising Company Linder and Merrick Andlinger Kathleen Beebe and Jeffrey Szilagyi Claudia and Jeff Carrie Pat and Scott Ceasar Katie and Peter Dancy Michelle Dice and Juan Espinoza Deborah and Steve Dillingham Joe Donahue Jody Gilardi and Dan Simon Fannie and Tim Gray Jennifer Hanawald and Warren Rabin Michelle Y. Johnson-Lewis Lauren and Doug Kaplan Jennifer and Todd Ladda Leslie Larson and Don Katz Helen & William Mazer Foundation Marsha Mercant and John Swain TarverWalls Foundation JoAnn and John Weisel Adrienne Young

SUPPORTERS

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$2,500–$4,999 Danielle and Steven Addair Adunni and Herman Anderson Sarah and Craig Barrack Luce and Daniel Battsek Rose Cali Maggie Drucker and Bob Feinberg Valerie Edelson Smith and Matthew Smith Cathy and Conrad Fink Alexis and Clifford Finkle Queenie and Trevor Gandy Karen and Robert Gulliver Craig Hollander

Sue Hollenberg and Joel Stillerman Alice and Matthew Iversen Janell and Bruce Keller Lorri Maake and Phillip Bahramipour Abraham Magid Education Fund Kathy and Sly McClearn JoAnn and John McCullough Glenda McNeal Nancy Northup and James Johnson Daniela and Luke Parker Bowles Shelley and Keith Phillips Rao’s Homemade Ann Rasmussen and Christopher Cerf Karen and Warren Ross Marci Shulman Rhonda and Bob Silver Elizabeth and Jonathan Sobel Jessica Sporn and Fred Cordero Amy Taylor and Nelson Rockefeller, Jr. UWS Vineyard / José Moura Selections Mary Anne and Peter Vaughn Candy and Robert Weisbuch Beth and Craig Wilensky Shazia and Sajid Zaidi Joan and Don Zief

F I N A N C I A L S

LUMINARIES

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2018–2019 FISCAL YEAR (10/1/2018-9/30/2019)

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Thank you to the following donors for their generous support of Montclair Film. Their donations significantly helped Montclair Film reach its potential as a favorite regional film festival that is recognized across the industry for breaking new ground in film and media education.

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Our Donors

M O N T C L A I R

Our Donors 2018–2019 FISCAL YEAR (10/1/2018-9/30/2019) Ella and Gary Schoenwetter Erin and Craig Schwitter Patricia and Charles Selden Alaina and Hale Simon Janet Sklar and Mitchel Ahlbaum Cheryl and Marc Slutzky David Steinke Debra Taffet Alison Thomas-Cottingham Laura and Willard Tressel Lily Vakili and Robert Ellis Susan Van Inwegen Kristina and Andre Weker Roberta and Joe Zeff Maureen and John Zurlo

F I N A N C I A L S

Stacy Kilkenny Kirsten Lagatree Susan Lenox Tara McCabe Ann and Dan McCarthy Barbara McDevitt Peggy and Howard Menaker Amanda Milleisen Ann Marie and David Miller John Edward Mintz Karen and Leland Montgomery Denise Muggli and Nader Tavakoli Amy and Keith Myers Danielle and Henry Neff Sandy Nintzel Tim O’Brien and Devon Corneal Victoria and Eric Pearlman Liz Peters and Richard Segal Michele and Robert Reichstein Jonathan Richards Amy Rosen and Tim Carden Lisa and Matthew Russman Patti Samper Carole A. Schaffer and David Waggett

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Mary and Tom Creaser Nicolette Decker Virginia and Bernard Demoreuille Mary Ellen DeNoon Jill and Barry Edinburg Richard Eisenberg Carol Ewertsen Tracy Fontao and Robert Kramer Joyce and Mark Friedman Joan Galiardo Carolyn Gould Joan and James Griffin Izumi Hara and David Koschik Susan and Arthur Hatzopoulos Amy Horowitz and Eugene Stern Sally Howell-Rembert Lois Hull and William Harrison Jacqueline Jacobson-Scarfo and Dan Scarfo Tema Javerbaum Sam Joseph Margie Kessler Connie and David Keys

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FRIENDS (Continued)

If your name has been misprinted or omitted in error, please accept our apology and let us know by calling (973) 783-6433, ext. 2. Donations made after October 1, 2019 will be listed in next year’s Annual Report in support of our 2020 fiscal year (10/1/19-9/30/20).

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PRESENTING SPONSORS

Ashenfelter, Slous, Trembulak, McDonough, Golia & Trevenen, LLP Hackensack Meridian Health – Mountainside Medical Center Horizon Foundation for New Jersey New Jersey State Council on the Arts NorthJersey.com The Bravitas Group The Nature Conservancy

Jack Finn & Company Karin Diana-Toder, Prominent Properties, Sotheby’s KidBox Little Bear Hiker Salem Fenhagen Design Shine Global The George Vanillamore MATCHING GIFTS

RBC Wealth Management

American Express Foundation Apple Brookfield Facebook Horizon Foundation for New Jersey Macy’s Mondelez Prudential PWC Your Cause Corporate Giving Symrise, Inc. The Benevity Community Impact Fund

PRODUCING SPONSORS

MEDIA SPONSORS

CORPORATE FRIENDS

FESTIVAL PARTNERS

LEADERSHIP SPONSORS

Chubb Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage NJ Division of Travel and Tourism William H. Connolly & Co. PREMIER SPONSORS

Gelati by Mike Ironbound Hard Cider Java Love Kore Private Wealth Little Daisy Bake Shop New Jersey Beer Co. Opici Wines Wine Guys

Bowtie Cinemas Montclair Kimberley Academy Montclair Public Library Montclair State University New Jersey Performing Arts Center

GIFTS IN KIND

Almar Party & Tent Rentals Austin Cocktails Bridge Furniture + Props Dan Cassidy Coca-Cola Courtyard by Marriott, West Orange Dolly Moo Events by Joni Julianne & Jim Fenhagen Gelati by Mike Ironbound Hard Cider Jacqueline Jacobson Scarfo Java Love Jose Moura Selections Just Jersey Maureen Leidl, CPA Little Daisy Bake Shop Luna Bars Man With A Van Misunderstood Whiskey Montclair Farms New Jersey Beer Co. Opici Wines James Percelay Rao’s Homemade Saxum Real Estate Shiftboard Simple DCP The George The Wine Guys Vanillamore X-treme Event Group

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Courtyard by Marriott Dan Cassidy, Professional Handyman Services Downtown Dental Arts of Montclair Ferguson Dental Associates

Baristanet NJTV NorthJersey.com WBGO WLIW WNET Thirteen WNYC Yelp!

The Wellmont Theater Township of Montclair Van Vleck House & Gardens

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Investors Bank

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Thank you to our corporate sponsors for making it possible for Montclair Film to engage, educate, and entertain through the power of storytelling by bringing great films, filmmakers, programs, and events to our region while keeping ticket prices affordable.

M O N T C L A I R

Festival Sponsors

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#KeepConnecting MontclairFilm.org

@MontclairFilm /MontclairFilmFest

This program is made possible by funds from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism, as well as the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.