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

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