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WHY SLFS MATTERS ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMPACT Broadway Centre Cinemas (6 screens) Historic Tower Theatre (1 screen) 365 days a year creating community vibrancy

I ve been seeing movies for years and years. SLFS is one of the reasons I grew to love movies in the first place.

Film Programming 27 Tower Archive Loans 7,208 Low Cost Presentations 14,225 UNIQUE, QUALITY PROGRAMMING Film Titles Presented 212 Films that NEVER Would

1 WHY SLFS MATTERS ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMPACT Broadway Centre Cinemas (6 screens) Historic Tower Theatre (1 screen) 365 days a year creating community vibrancy 234,028 annual audience served I ve been coming to the Broadway, and especially the Tower, ever since I can remember. I ve been seeing movies for years and years. SLFS is one of the reasons I grew to love movies in the first place. * Visiting film artist Carlos Sosa with fans at the 2017 Filméxico red carpet Millicent Millie Simmonds, Utah native and deaf actress starring in Wonderstruck, visiting with fans. FILM AND EDUCATION FOR UNDERSERVED Free or Reduced Admissions 35,618 Free Activities in Salt Lake County 202 Educational Events 151 Countries Represented in Film Programming 27 Tower Archive Loans 7,208 Low Cost Presentations 14,225 UNIQUE, QUALITY PROGRAMMING Film Titles Presented 212 Films that NEVER Would Have Played in Utah Without SLFS 128 Film Fostering Initiative Projects 2 Community Culture/Education Initiative Projects 11 Community Film Access Initiative Projects 12 Tower Archive Titles 12,586 *Quotes taken from 2017 Art House Convergence National Survey by Avenue ISR and Bryn Mawr Film Institute in collaboration with Art House Convergence. SLFS Annual Community Impact 1

MISSION FOCUS We promote diversity of film exhibition and creation. We educate, advocate, and inform about and through cinema. We foster film talent and cultivate film appreciation and participation.

CORE VALUES PROGRAMMING Community Need Artistic Merit Festivals & Awards Critical Merit OPERATIONS Quality Arts Experience Collaborative Accessible & Inclusive Educational SLFS provides a truly

2 MISSION FOCUS We promote diversity of film exhibition and creation. We educate, advocate, and inform about and through cinema. We foster film talent and cultivate film appreciation and participation. Our programs and venues ensure that the potent ideas and voices of film are accessible to everyone in our community. CORE VALUES PROGRAMMING Community Need Artistic Merit Festivals & Awards Critical Merit OPERATIONS Quality Arts Experience Collaborative Accessible & Inclusive Educational SLFS provides a truly amazing outlet for legitimately good movies in Salt Lake. Not many other cities of similar size have an organization nearly as put together. * I support SLFS because it brings people together to experience one-of-a-kind programs in eclectic and historic venues. Providing access to over 200 independent, international, and documentary Providing access to over 50 cult, genre, festival, and documentary films. 89% of our audiences say SLFS enhances the cultural life of our community** 95% of people surveyed say SLFS provides them with opportunities to think and learn** 98% of SLFS patrons surveyed say our programs spark their curiosity** NATIONAL LEADERSHIP Co-founded the National Art House Convergence (AHC) Serves on National AHC board Brings $450,000 in economic impact from AHC to Utah Nationally, a robust and sustainable art house Provides mentorship to new cinemas nationwide LOCAL LEADERSHIP Utah Nonprofits Association member Salt Lake Chamber member Board Representation: Tanner Lecture Series Board Representation: 10KSB Alumni SLC Downtown Alliance member City and County committees Utah Cultural Alliance member U of U Distinguished Alumna, SLFS ED 2 SLFS Annual Community Impact *Quotes taken from SLFS patrons, volunteers, employees, board members, Art House Convergence Surveys, Google and Facebook reviews, and SLFS twitter. **2017 Art House Convergence National Survey by Avenue ISR and Bryn Mawr Film Institute in collaboration with Art House Convergence.

BY COMMUNITY, FOR COMMUNITY AUDIENCE SERVED ** DIVERSITY OF AGE ** WHO WE SERVE Total Annual Audience Served 234,028 Free or Reduced Admission 35,618 Cultural & Education Audiences Served 36,108 65+

Salt Lake City Residents 51,486 *Data compiled through Agile Ticketing systems, Donor Perfect database, and in-person surveys at events DIVERSITY OF EDUCATION ** Some Post-Graduate Studies

3 BY COMMUNITY, FOR COMMUNITY AUDIENCE SERVED ** DIVERSITY OF AGE ** WHO WE SERVE Total Annual Audience Served 234,028 Free or Reduced Admission 35,618 Cultural & Education Audiences Served 36, % % % SALT LAKE COUNTY REACH* Salt Lake County Residents 170,840 (73% of total) % % % Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City Residents 119,354 Salt Lake County, Non Salt Lake City Residents 51,486 *Data compiled through Agile Ticketing systems, Donor Perfect database, and in-person surveys at events DIVERSITY OF EDUCATION ** Some Post-Graduate Studies Post-Graduate Degree 35% 8% High School Graduate Some College or 2-year Degree 23% 4-year College Graduate 31% 3% Because of Filmexico, I got to see an amazing film called Canela. Canela is about a 8 or 9 year old girl named Maria who lives in Mexico. Why I think Canela is amazing is because it is inspiring and passionate. ** 96% of audiences say SLFS programs make life more enjoyable*** Czech visiting film artist David Mrnka with Czech Consul Jonathan Tichy and fans **Quotes taken from SLFS patrons, volunteers, employees, board members, Art House Convergence Surveys, Google and Facebook reviews, and SLFS twitter. ***2017 Art House Convergence National Survey by Avenue ISR and Bryn Mawr Film Institute in collaboration with Art House Convergence. SLFS Annual Community Impact 3

4 FUTURE VISION Endowment and Facilties Fund Minority and Youth Outreach Leadership in the Arts Community ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH 17 YEARS Salt Lake County s only venue-based, full-time presenting film arts organization 2.9 Million Annual Budget DIVERSITY OF REVENUES Program Services 59% AN ANCHOR IN OUR COMMUNITY Total Community Economic Impact $9,034,017 Jobs Supported 261 Annual Budget Spent Directly on Community Projects 68% Concessions 19% Individual Contributions 6% Public and Private Grants In-Kind Sponsorships and events 10% 2% 4% Local Government (Taxes Generated) $427,457 State Government (Taxes Generated) $527,019 Reference: 2017 Americans for the Arts economic impact calculator Executive Staff: over 40 years of film experience 83% of executive staff with over 5 years of service EXPENSES I just love SLFS. I donate because it adds a tremendous amount of value to our community. * BOARD DIVERSITY 12 Member Governing Board 26 Member Advisory Board 4 Board Committees Board members that meet these criteria (out of 38 members) Program Services 68% 17% Economic Diversity Political Diversity Ethnic Diversity 8% 86% 100% 15% Fundraising Sexual Orientation Diversity 8% Management & General Gender Diversity (women or transgender) Governing County District Diversity (not Dist. 1) 25% 83% Grants and Foundation Funders 15 Individual Contributors 2520 State Funding Support County Funding Support City Funding Support Community Leaders Geographic Diversity Industry Professionals Film Directors 29% 43% 40% 78% 4 SLFS Annual Community Impact *Quotes taken from SLFS patrons, volunteers, employees, board members, Art House Convergence Surveys, Google and Facebook reviews, and SLFS twitter.

STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERS A FEW OF OUR COLLABORATORS ARTS ORGANIZATIONS UMFA, Utah Cultural Alliance, U of U School of Dance, Utah Arts Festival HIGHER EDUCATION U of U Post Theater, Westminster

5 STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERS A FEW OF OUR COLLABORATORS ARTS ORGANIZATIONS UMFA, Utah Cultural Alliance, U of U School of Dance, Utah Arts Festival HIGHER EDUCATION U of U Post Theater, Westminster College, Salt Lake Community College AUDIENCE BUILDING COLLABORATORS KUED, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Club U, Youth City, Tanner Humanities Center MINORITY & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Artes de México en Utah, Utah Pride Center, Czech and Mexican Consulates, Neighborhood House COMMUNITY GROUPS & NON-PROFITS Best Friends Animal Society, Eat Local, Rotary, Jewish Community Center, YWCA GOODS & SERVICES Red Rock Brewery, Whole Foods, Laziz Kitchen, Beehive Distilling, Xmission, Vine Lore MEDIA PARTNERS KCPW, KUED, KUER, KRCL, SLUG, City Weekly, X96 FILM ORGANIZATIONS Spyhop, Sundance Institute, Davey Foundation, U of U Film & Media Arts Department, 48 Hour Film Festival, Utah Film Commission 2018 Screendance with Belgian visiting film artist Thierry de May with University of Utah students. SHARING SLFS RESOURCES Charitable Donations $43,691 Non-profits to Receive Donations 74 Annual Film Festivals at SLFS Venues 12 SLFS is an important part of the local community...they re valuable to this town. * COMMUNITY COLLABORATION Community & Neighborhood Collaborations 165 Non-profit & Arts Collaborations 34 Higher Education Partner Events 44 Participating Artists and Scholars 198 Community Projects at SLFS Venues 110 Individual Volunteers 109 *Quotes taken from SLFS patrons, volunteers, employees, board members, Art House Convergence Surveys, Google and Facebook reviews, and SLFS twitter. SLFS Annual Community Impact 5

6 THREE INITIATIVES CHANGING LIVES CULT URE & EDUC AT ION INIT IAT I V E SLFS Culture and Education Initiative serves as our county s window to the world of diverse F IL M F OS T ERING INI T IAT I V E cultures and new points of view. These programs help our community learn and celebrate the SLFS s Film Fostering Initiative allows timeless power of film to open our minds to new ideas and new ways of seeing the world. regional talent to be nurtured and find critical support, keeping talented storytellers BIG PICTURES, LITTLE PEOPLE TOWER ARCHIVE in Utah to create film in Utah. Encourages critical thinking through visual storytelling for over 1,000 underserved children each summer. Provides free access to the educational resource of over 12,000 archived works of art in cinema. THE GREATEST TALKING FILM A yearly series devoted to exploring the greatest films within a specific genre or cultural lens. SLFS s monthly podcast where local filmmakers, educators, and personalities gather to discuss what s happening in the film world. SCHOOL GROUP TOURS A behind-the-scenes educational experience that engages students through the history of cinema. FILMEXICO A community collaboration that celebrates the history, culture and heritage of Mexican film. CZECH FILM TOUR The best in Czech cinema, presented through a collaboration with the vibrant SLC Czech community. WESTMINSTER COLLEGE IVORY TOWER SERIES A student-curated lecture and film series for college cinema students to engage with the community. F IL M F ES T I VA L S SLFS annually hosts a dozen film festivals, many of which provide local filmmakers with their first opportunity to share their work on the big screen. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE Gorgeous presentations of live theatrical stage productions from London engage young and older audiences. VISTING FILM ARTISTS & PANELS Facilitates community dialogue about film content through panel discussions with visiting directors and artists. COLLEGE CAMPUS SCREENING SERIES You changed my life, and I am so grateful for this program * - From USP project par ticipant Curating the best indie films free for students at SLCC and University of Utah s Post Theater. UTAH SCREENWRITERS PROJECT Builds a writers community through workshops and professional mentorship.this project has fostered 120 Utah writers. SLFS is integral to my cultural experience and happiness here in Utah. * P R E S E N T S 128 films exclusively shown at SLFS venues 6 SLFS Annual Community Impact free or reduced admission *Quotes taken from SLFS patrons, volunteers, employees, board members, Art House Convergence Surveys, Google and Facebook reviews, and SLFS twitter.

F IL M ACCESS INI T IAT I V E SLFS s most robust mission initiative and founding purpose is to provide the community with access to film programming not found anywhere else.

7 F IL M ACCESS INI T IAT I V E SLFS s most robust mission initiative and founding purpose is to provide the community with access to film programming not found anywhere else. Our programs are carefully curated to engage the community with the highest quality films that educate, advocate, and inform about and through cinema. And we do this every day of the year. SLFS is the only independent film venue within 200 miles * L OCA L V ENUE ACCESS A community project providing low cost event and screening opportunities to local organizations. SLFS Annual year-end celebration and awardseason preview for SLFS board members, donors, sponsors, and partners. OPEN CA P T ION SCREENINGS Weekly screenings of our first run films presented with open captions for the hearing impaired. THE GREATEST is our annual event to celebrate the art of filmmaking. Each year we highlight an aspect artists, themes, countries, whatever we want, really. In 2016 we honored black film directors and this year we honor the musical. We choose these films with a multitude of criteria including quality of filmmaking, cultural significance, and emotional resonance. Then we give you the opportunity to spend a whole month watching them in all their resplendent glory on the big screen. Become immersed in the color, movement, and sound as you only can in the theater. SUMMER L AT E NIGH T S A community favorite brings together diverse audiences who love genre and cult classics. THE GREATEST isn t meant to be definitive, it s meant to be a moment. A moment to identify and discuss our current social landscape through the proverbial mirror of film; and as the proverbial beholders, we recognize the subjectivity in all of this and welcome your interaction. Tell us about your favorite musical and why you think it s the greatest, using the tag #GreatestSLFS SING W I T H: GRE AT MUSICA L S Highlights the genre of horror through interactive film screenings. SCHOOL NIGH T F IL M SERIES F OCUS E V EN T You may note the glaring omission of your favorite or be appalled at the inclusion of something contemporary. Regardless, this program illustrates the luxurious tapestry of the musical art form and provides a commentary on our lives. TOW ER OF T ERROR Engages young audiences in the art of cinema by providing free screenings every week for those under 21. L GB T SCREENING SERIES Audiences don t just watch these films, they stand up and sing along; costumes recommended. WASSA IL & WA F F L ES HOL IDAY F IL M SERIES A holiday tradition providing good cheer and free movies for underserved audiences. Celebrates diversity by presenting the best in contemporary LGBT cinema throughout the year. A R T HOUSE T HE AT ER DAY L I V E SHOW S SL F S PRESEN T S W I T H K UED Local actors, singers, and dancers share their enthusiasm for rock-based genre film. SLFS participated in this annual, nationwide celebration of the independent art house. A collaboration that brings the best in media storytelling to the community. JUNE Tower Theatre HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (2001) JUNE Broadway Centre Cinemas THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) CARMEN JONES (1954) SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952) GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (1953) JUNE Broadway Centre Cinemas WEST SIDE STORY (1961) THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (1964) A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964) FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (1971) 27 documentary films JUNE Broadway Centre Cinemas JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (1973) GREASE (1978) THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (1982) CABARET (1972) JUNE Broadway Centre Cinemas DANCER IN THE DARK (2000) MOULIN ROUGE! (2001) PURPLE RAIN (1984) ONCE (2007) 212 film titles screened annually 56 international films from 27 different countries JUNE Tower Theatre THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) free or reduced admission *Quotes taken from SLFS patrons, volunteers, employees, board members, Art House Convergence Surveys, Google and Facebook reviews, and SLFS twitter. SLFS Annual Community Impact 7

A TYPICAL WEEK AT SLFS Here are images from a typical week of programs, films and events @broadway

Multiply this typical week by 52 weeks a year to get a picture of the wide-ranging impact SLFS has

Grab your popcorn and enjoy SLFS cinematic moments of impact between December 4th and 9th 2017.

SCREENWRITERS PROJECT OPEN CAPTIONED SCREENINGS & SCHOOL NIGHT FILM SERIES 12/4/17 @tower In

lecture by a film student from the college.

a post-screening Q&A and discussed his film with 30 students from Utah Screenwriters Project.

captions is screened for the hearing impaired, and a free-screening is offered for those 21 and

SOUND OF MUSIC SING WITH SERIES 12/6/17 @broadway 12/9/17 @broadway 12/9/17 @tower A year-long

8 A TYPICAL WEEK AT SLFS Here are images from a typical week of programs, films and Multiply this typical week by 52 weeks a year to get a picture of the wide-ranging impact SLFS has in the community. Grab your popcorn and enjoy SLFS cinematic moments of impact between December 4th and 9th THE LIVES OF OTHERS IVORY TOWER SERIES THE SUM OF HISTORIES VISITING ARTIST SERIES & UTAH SCREENWRITERS PROJECT OPEN CAPTIONED SCREENINGS & SCHOOL NIGHT FILM SERIES In collaboration with Westminster College, this innovative monthly program pairs a classic film with a lecture by a film student from the college. UTAH SCREENWRITERS PROJECT MEETING Belgium writer/director Lukas Bossuyt conducted a post-screening Q&A and discussed his film with 30 students from Utah Screenwriters Project. WASSAIL & WAFFLES HOLIDAY FILM SERIES Every Tuesday, a first-run film with open captions is screened for the hearing impaired, and a free-screening is offered for those 21 and younger. SOUND OF MUSIC SING WITH SERIES A year-long series of workshops and collaborations for 30 aspiring local screenwriters to develop a featurelength screenplay with a regional focus. This annual celebration is one of the most popular of SLFS free and public programs. Over 850 people enjoyed free waffles and family-friendly films. An emcee in lederhosen lead 630 happy people as they competed in costume contests, enjoyed tea and cookies, and sang their hearts out at this beloved event. 8 SLFS Annual Community Impact

The Nickelodeon Theater

The Nickelodeon Theater 1607 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Movieline: (803) 254-3433 Office: (803) 254-8234 www.nickelodeon.org 3:00 until the last film ends April 2, 2016 Executive Summary by Suzannah