Thanks To All the Film Lovers!
New - The Rome Film & Entertainment Society
We love the Rome International Film Festival and what it does for this region - spotlighting Georgia filmmakers and independent films especially. But the NEW Rome Film & Entertainment Society is also concerned about how to support our region year- round, and how film and entertainment can benefit our community in other ways. For example, research shows film elicits strong emotions and that watching a film with others creates a feeling of community. Throughout the year, The Society screens documentaries about important issues like literacy, racism, mental health and social justice. After the film we bring business, non-profit, academic and community leaders together to talk with one another about the film and how it applies to our specific issues in Rome and Floyd County. Society members believe that, over time, these open conversations allow us to get to know others we might not normally meet, and provide a forum where people and groups can start to plan real change in Rome and Floyd County.
Benefits: Because the Society supports the Festival and our Year-round programming, you are listed as a supporter all year long (our presentation year ends in June 2025). You recieve two tickets to every RIFF event and reserved front section seating. You are invited to exclusive Society gatherings. You automatically receive one Deluxe Patron Pass to the Rome International Film Festival 2024 for every membership in the Society.
2024 Rome Film & Entertainment Society Members
Jeb Arp & Luke Chaffin
Gail Bailey (our first member - thank you Gail!)
Frank Barron
Margie & Keith Beauchamp
Kim & Neal Brackett
Amy & Britton Carter
Leanne & Joe Cook
Beverly K Copen
Amy & Ryan Cox
Brenda & James Crane
Laura & Ken Davis
Paul E Durgin
Jan & Phil Fergerson
Debbie, Jeanette & Robert Fletcher
Susan Franklin
Anna Garner
Anne & Frank Harbin
Karyn & William Heeter
Cheryl Huffman
Toni & Robert King
Tommy Lam
Jessica & Todd Lindsey
Merari Morales McGuire & Andy E McGuire
Shelly & Jeffrey Peller
Laureen & Tom Rizzi
Sonbol Shahid-Salles & Gregory Harris
Cammie & Bill Temple
Linda & Gary Voccio
Wes Walraven
Megan & JT Watters
Deluxe Patrons
Thank you to our 2024 Deluxe Patrons for their support of the Rome International Film Festival.
Benefits: Front section seats at films and workshops during the Festival and an invitation to the exclusive Friday Night With Filmmakers party. Invitations to RIFF film events throughout the year. Acknowledgement on riffga.com through June 2025.
2024 Deluxe Patrons
Ashley & Whitney Jennings
AJ Jackson
John Kenyon
Jessica Lindberg
Alex McDermont
Trish Michaels
Emily & Mark Rogers
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 (our first Patron in 2024!)
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
John Graham
Donna Griffin
Amanda & David 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!