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Once upon a time, there was
Larry Walters – the man who strapped 42 helium balloons to a lawn chair and soared to the sky chasing his dreams.
Just like Larry needed every balloon to lift off, we need every donation to get this film airborne.
*Photo credit by an unnamed local news reporter
WE NEED
TO FUNDRAISE
$55,000 USD
WE HAVE
FUNDRAISED SO FAR
$51,988 USD
TAX DEDUCTIONS
The American Film Institute is a Government recognized 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, and holds tax exempt status. Donations made toward Cool People 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 – consider it your flight certificate.
DONATION TIERS
$1,500+
Executive Producer credit + certified COOL PERSON certificate + Premiere invite + all our gratitude
RED BALLOON
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
YELLOW
BALLOON
SPONSOR
$500+
Sponsor credit + premiere invite + certified COOL PERSON certificate + our gratitude
BLUE
BALLOON
PARTNER
$150+
Partner credit + digital screener + our gratitude
GREEN BALLON
BENEFACTOR
$50+
Benefactor credit + our gratitude
MATCHING GRANTS
Many companies will match donations made by their employees to non-profit charitable institutions. This can DOUBLE your donation – like adding an extra balloon to Larry's chair. Your Human Resources Department can tell you if your employer offers this benefit.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Help comes in many forms – think of these as specialty balloons for specific needs. We'll gratefully accept any in-kind donations and you'll make the credits!
In-kind donations can be tax deductible for the full retail value.
Contact us if you can provide: Film Locations, Equipment Rentals, Picture Vehicles, Craft Services/Catering, Art Department & Construction Supplies, Color Correction, Sound Mixing and Music Composing!
Every contribution – big or small – helps us reach new heights and lift Cool People from script to screen.
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