About
The Barrymore Film Center (BFC), established by the Borough of Fort Lee, NJ, is a 250-seat cinema, film museum, and archive dedicated to the borough’s significant history as the birthplace of American film. Fort Lee is the first American film town where studios, including Universal (1912), FOX (1915), and Solax (1912)—the first studio built and operated by a woman, Alice Guy Blaché—were established. Along with exhibitions on Fort Lee and world cinema history, programing at the BFC will include major film retrospectives, an annual silent film event, film festivals, foreign film screenings, and showcases for emerging filmmakers. The BFC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Memberships and charitable contributions represent a critical percentage of our annual income, and help bridge the gap between revenue and operating expenses. The BFC relies on individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental sources for funds to help the organization. The BFC is being built by the Borough of Fort Lee and will be operated by the Fort Lee Film Commission.
Membership Benefits
Mayor & Council
STUDIO MEMBERSHIP ~ $2,500 ~ Director Membership benefits for life
Mayor Mark Sokolich Councilman Joseph Cervieri Councilwoman Ila Kasofsky Councilman Michael Sargenti Councilman Harvey Sohmer Councilman Peter J. Suh Councilman Paul K. Yoon Borough Administrator Alfred R. Restaino
DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP ~ $1,500 ~ Theater seat plaque ~ A private museum tour for two ~ All benefits below LEADING ROLE MEMBERSHIP ~ $550 ~ Two tickets to the John Barrymore Birthday Reception ~ All benefits below SUPPORTING CAST MEMBERSHIP ~ $250 ~ Buy one full price film ticket, get one free Mon-Thurs ~ All benefits below BFC MEMBERSHIP ~ $50/$25 (65+/students/disabled) ~ $6 film ticket discount for membership cardholder ~ Subscription to the BFC Newsletter * All memberships will be charged immediately and will become active
upon the public opening of the BFC. Memberships last for one year, except where noted. Membership benefits are nontransferable. Seniors (65+), students, and disabled persons must provide a copy of a government or school ID to qualify for membership at the $25 level.
---------------------------------I would like to join at the following level (circle): $2,500 $1,500 $550 $250 $50 $25 (w/ proof ) Additional tax-deductible donation:___________________ __ Enclosed is my check to the “Barrymore Film Center” __ Please charge my (circle: AMEX MC Visa Discover) Card # ________________________________________ Exp. Date: ____________________ CVV: ___________ Signature: _____________________________________ Name: _________________________________________
Friends of the BFC President Nelson Page Executive Director Tom Meyers Vice President Councilman Harvey Sohmer Secretary/Treasurer Armand Pohan Trustees: Ashley Yook-Cafasso, Janet Denlinger, Gary Donatelli, Jeannette Curtis-Rideau, Michele Sorvino, Edwin H. Cohen
For information on Capital Campaign Donations, Naming Opportunities, and Corporate Sponsorships, call: 201.693.2763 BarrymoreFilmCenter.org | FortLeeFilm.org FtLeeFilm@gmail.com
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Address: ____________________________ Apt: _______ City/State/Zip: __________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ Mail to: BFC c/o Fort Lee Film Commission, 309 Main St., Fort Lee, NJ, 07024
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Friends of the The Friends of the BFC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
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