The challenge of producing a motion picture is difficult. In addition to $11,000 in grants from AFI, the Desert Song team is seeking an additional $54,000 to meet our production goals. Your support of Desert Song is not only a contribution to the film, but also an investment in the future of all the team members.
As a non-profit, educational institution, the American Film Institute has tax-exempt status. Donations to the team may therefore be a tax deductible under Section 170 of the Tax code. * All contributions will receive a letter of acknowledgement from the American Film Institute.
Donors will be given screen credit according to the following breakdown.
Friend $50 $249
Sponsors $250 $499
Benefactor $500 $999
Associate Producer $1000 $1499
Co-Producer $1500 $2999

Executive Producer

$3000 or-more

Contributions may be made by:

Check, Money Order, or Cashier’s Check Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) Donations by transferring US stocks or Bonds Matching Funds through corporate or companies of employment
If you cannot give financially, Desert Song is also seeking services-in-kind for production and post-production. Please contact the team’s producer Nicolas Emiliani, with questions nemiliani@afifellows.org
Send contributions to :
MY DESERT SONG
c/o American Film Institute
2021 N. Western Avenue. , Los Angeles, CA 90027

Under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Please consult with your accountant, tax advisor, or tax attorney regarding your donation’s potential for tax deduction.

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