INTRODUCING
At our last meeting on Thursday, September 5th, we introduced a lot of exciting information and ideas that we are excited to share with you. We are proud to present: Beth Nelson, Chad Darnell, and Anthony Paderewski, as additions to the board of directors. Together these members have expertise in the fields of legal, locations, casting, and IATSE.
In addition, SFA is no longer an LLC. We are now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, giving us many opportunities and advantages we did not have before:
- Eligible for donations and grants. Any donations are tax-deductible.
- Ability to receive in-kind donations that are also tax-deductible.
- Exempt from federal income tax and state sales tax. – Enhances the credibility and public trust of the organization beyond Savannah.
- Allows collaboration with other nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions.
- Expands our influence as we advocate for policies that support the local film industry.
With this being said, there will now be a small, tiered membership fee to fund everything from daily expenses (website maintenance, tax returns, filing fees, etc.) to all of the initiatives we have planned, such as marketing Savannah, holding events, and offering scholarships.
Each new board member has a part in revamping the Alliance and marketing Savannah as a premier filming destination for the film and television industry. This all contributes to the Alliance’s main goal of providing members with a support system to grow within their position as a filmmaker. Now that the new SFA has been introduced, here’s to putting it into action!