Hundreds gathered at newportFILM’s annual Summer Benefit celebration on Saturday, July 6th, at IYRS’s Restoration Hall in Newport. The Presenting Sponsor was the Stratus Foundation/FlyAdvanced.
The Summer Benefit, raising over $300,000, is NewportFILM’s biggest fundraiser of the year. It supports Outdoor screenings, year-round programming, and the educational initiatives Edu, Documentary Unbound, and the Cinematography Lab.
newportFILM is supported year-round by sponsors Park South NYC and Kirby Construction. Its 2024 Outdoors series, presented by Lila Delman Compass, is supported by A1 Roofing and Construction and BankNewport.
Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet selected the evening’s wines, and Pantalones Tequila, Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers, Bulleit Bourbon, Absolut, Captain Morgan, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka offered spirits. The guests enjoyed passed canapés by McGrath’s Clambake & Catering while mingling in support of NewportFILM’s mission to build community and propel change through documentary film.
newportFILM’s year-round documentary programming engages the Aquidneck Island and greater Rhode Island community with a diverse array of films exploring wide-ranging themes that provoke, inspire, and entertain. newportFILM’s 10-week summer outdoor film series – featuring live music, local food vendors, and filmmaker talkbacks – is a beloved mainstay for Aquidneck Island residents and visitors alike. The series runs Thursdays until September 5th and includes stunning locations such as Rosecliff, Newport Polo Grounds and Fort Adams. Year-round screenings and educational initiatives round out newportFILM’s contribution as a premiere destination for impactful arts and culture programming in Rhode Island.
Visit www.newportFILM.com for upcoming film screenings, become a member, or support newportFILM.
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