The global Filipino stories in film are rising and finding numerous exhibition platforms around the world. The San Diego Filipino Cinema is excited to bring a significant number of these films all year round to San Diego. We’ve also began our mentoring program with up and coming local filmmakers of all ages. Your contribution to the San Diego Filipino Cinema is a valuable endowment that will ensure the presentation of a unique culture that will add more diversity, vibrancy, and empowerment to our great city. Your support will also help us continue to develop and nurture local creatives who need guidance in their creative careers and endeavors.

We offer a variety of ways to help and contribute. Please choose the method of support that works best for you.

Individual Contribution

By donating during our initial years of existence as a nonprofit, you’ll become one of our Founding Donors that will help SDFC begin its journey to become an essential resource and inspiration to our present and future generations through Filipino cinema. As a Founding Donor, your name will be recognized along with other donors and Founding Members here on our website.

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Membership

We are now open for membership! As a San Diego Filipino Cinema Founding Member, you’ll get to enjoy discounted tickets to year-round screenings and workshops, invitations to members-only events, and so much more! Join our SDFC family today and enjoy the exciting perks that come with your membership!

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Sponsorship

The Filipino community is among the largest ethnic populations in San Diego county.  Tap into our large and enthusiastic community by sponsoring our highly anticipated programs in the coming year. Let us know your marketing needs and together, we will build an exciting and effective partnership for years to come. With almost 2,000 social media followers and counting, become part of our growing community. To learn more, please send your inquiries to benito@sdfilipinocinema.org.

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Volunteer

Volunteer with San Diego Filipino Cinema’s The Third San Diego Filipino Film Festival this October!

Founded in 2018, San Diego Filipino Cinema is a 501(c)3 non-profit that aims to provide unity and pride amongst our Filipino and Filipino American communities, inspiration to young creative artists and thinkers, and a unique cultural and cinematic experience to the diverse audiences of San Diego.

We are looking for hard working team players who can help give our community of filmmakers and film enthusiasts a warm, friendly, and memorable fest experience.

We welcome volunteer applicants who are:

– team players, hard working, and have a flexible schedule
– always happy to serve the community with a friendly attitude
– in school studying film or majoring in a creative course; and/or have some film production or creative background; and/or are film enthusiasts

SDFFF volunteers will get access to*:
1. Regular fest screenings
2. Special events and parties
3. Select SDFFF merch
4. Visions & Voices Panel
5. Meet filmmakers, and more!

*Most perks are only for those who can volunteer with a minimum of 15 hours of volunteer work throughout the film festival period. Those who can volunteer 10 to 14 hours will be able to enter regular fest screenings (excluding Opening Night, Closing Night, and Centerpiece Feature) and the Visions & Voices Panel free of charge as part of their volunteer benefits package. These perks are subject to change depending on availability of theater seats, space, and/or merch.

Tell your friends about us! Limited slots to fill – apply today! Maraming salamat!
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Thank You

The San Diego Filipino Cinema is grateful for the enthusiasm, kindness and generous contribution of everyone. Your support drives us to work harder to make our community united, imaginative and kind through cinema. Maraming salamat!