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Tax Exemptions

The American Film Institute is a Government recognized 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization and holds tax-exempt status. Donations made toward 2301-WHEN THE FORESTS BURN may be tax deductible under Section 170 of the U.S. Tax Code. A letter of acknowledgment from AFI will be sent for all contributions.

Matching Grants

Many companies will match donations made by their employees to non-profit charitable institutions. This can double your donation. Your HR Department will be able to inform you if your employer offers this benefit. If so, please select "My company will match my gift" on the AFI Web Donation Portal. Please contact us for additional help.

In-Kind Donations

Help comes in many forms. We will gratefully accept any in-kind donations (services, goods, hands on set, etc) which are also eligible for a tax deduction on the full retail value. Please contact us and let us know if you would like to make an in-kind donation.

Donation Tiers

Special Thanks / $10 - $299

Benefactor / $300 - $1,399

Sponsor / $1,400 - $4,999

Associate Producer / $5,000 - $9,999

Executive Producer / $10,000+

Below is a list of the major budget items.

Locations

We hope to shoot at an actual biology lab on UCLA’s campus.

Production Design

We need to create the mysterious flower, but also to fill the laboratory spaces with professional scientific equipment, as well as other locations with set pieces and props. Your support will help our art department to give the world its color and personality.

Sound Design

This is a film about learning to listen again. As such, much of the narrative hinges on sound and we will be working with a professional sound designer early in the process to create a comprehensive aural landscape.

Visual Effects