The Rome Film & Entertainment Society
Mission Statement:
The Rome Film and Entertainment Society exists to educate, inspire, and engage audiences within the creative industries by supporting artists and providing a meaningful platform for their work. We champion discovery, foster artistic growth, and celebrate the power of storytelling across film, media arts, music, and live performance. Rooted in our local community and connected to a global creative landscape, we are committed to nurturing talent, advancing the arts, and bringing people together through shared artistic experience.
Benefits of Membership — Rome Film and Entertainment Society
Becoming a member of the Rome Film and Entertainment Society means investing in the cultural heartbeat of our community while standing in support of artists and the creative spirit. Your membership helps sustain and grow the arts locally, empowering filmmakers, musicians, and performers while enriching the cultural life of Rome and Northwest Georgia.
Members enjoy a vibrant calendar of thoughtfully curated, year-round entertainment experiences created exclusively for the Society. From special screenings and live performances to private gatherings and artistic showcases, these events are designed to bring members closer to the creative process and the people behind it.
As a Society member, you will receive full access to the Rome International Film Festival, held each November, including unique opportunities to experience films, panels, and special events that celebrate storytelling from around the world.
Membership also opens the door to meaningful connection. You will have opportunities to network with fellow patrons, artists, and champions of the arts at exclusive, curated events building relationships, sparking collaboration, and becoming part of a growing creative community dedicated to discovery, inspiration, and artistic excellence.
Your Annual Pledge
Membership in the Rome Film and Entertainment Society is a yearly pledge to champion the arts and help sustain a thriving creative community in Rome. Your support fuels our programs, artists, and cultural events throughout the year. This pledge is renewed each spring, reaffirming your commitment to strengthening and advancing the arts in our community.
Rome Film & Entertainment Society Members
Jeb Arp & Luke Chaffin
William Benefield
Barbara & John Beninato
Terri Brown & Leonard Reeves
Leigh Callan
Amy & Britton Carter
Martha Cates
Leanne & Joe Cook
Beverly K Copen
Amy & Ryan Cox
Brenda & Jim Crane
Katie Dempsey
Emily Earp
Sylvia & Randy Eidson
Jan & Phil Fergerson
Debbie, Jeanette & Robert Fletcher
Meg Franklin
Anna Garner
Anne & Frank Harbin
Karyn & William Heeter
Jim & Joe Howell
Thereasa Hulgan
Cheryl Huffman
Toni & Rob King
Kelly & Wright Ledbetter
Jessica & Todd Lindsey
Kathy Patrick & Marty Cipollini
Shelly & Jeffrey Peller
Tanya & Saul Portillo
Tammi & Danny Price
Ann Pullen
Emily Rogers
Sonbol Shahid-Salles & Gregory Harris
Lenora & Jim Santoro
Nancy & David Smith
LInda & Gary Voccio
Megan & JT Watters
Lisa & David Wilson
Ashley & Whitney Jennings
Deluxe Patrons
Deluxe Patron Passes for 2025 are on sale now
Benefits: Front section seats at films and workshops during the Festival and an invitation to Festival After Parties. Invitations to RIFF film events throughout the year. Acknowledgement on riffga.com through October of 2026.
Deluxe Patrons
David Hale
Ashley & Whitney Jennings
AJ Jackson
John Kenyon
Jessica Lindberg
Alex McDermont
Trish Michaels
Melissa Rutledge
Andrea & Tim Pitts
Tanya & Saul Portillo
Ann Pullen
Keith Resseau
Emily & Mark Rogers
Melissa Rutledge
Jamie & Steve Safigan
Lenora & Jim Santoro
Nancy & David Smith
Bill Summer
Resa & Kirk Taylor
Wendi & Mark Van Leuven
Michele & Mark Virtue
Ann Adams
Barbara & John Beninato
Scott Bentley
Shay Bentley-Griffin
Janet Byington
Leigh Callan
Suzanne & David Clonts
Kathy Patrick & Marty Cipollini
Allen Dutch
Brendon Earp
Emily Earp
Angie Douglass
Dianemarie & Doug Collins
Allen Dutch
Meg Franklin
Pat Fox
Susie & Pete Gilbert (we remember and love Pete!)
John Graham
Donna Griffin
Amanda Hale
Cheryl & Al Hodge
Join the magic
We couldn’t do what we do without our wonderful supporters. If you are interested in becoming a part of the movie magic, consider sponsoring today!