DONORS

Whether it is enriching the festival, enabling us to show more films throughout the year, celebrating emerging filmmakers, igniting a passion for storytelling, fostering a love for activism, engaging more individuals and underrepresented communities through accessible programming, or supporting essential infrastructure of Coast Film Foundation, your contribution makes a direct impact on our work.

Your contribution directly fuels the work we do all year long:

  • The Coast Film & Music Festival - A showcase of documentary films, music and art that celebrate independent voices, invigorate the human spirit and support our community. 

  • Student Education Programs - Inspire the next generation with film screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and storytelling workshops that promote creativity and environmental awareness.

  • Community Movie Nights - Bring people together through free or low-cost screenings that spark connection and conversation in welcoming, local settings.

  • Artist Fund - Support independent filmmakers and photographers through grants and fiscal sponsorships that help tell important, impactful stories.

  • Coast Film on Tour - Share the spirit of the festival nationwide through a traveling showcase of films, speakers, and music in adventure-loving communities.

WHY SUPPORT COAST FILM FOUNDATION

WAYS TO GIVE

Your support powers our mission to use film, art, and storytelling to inspire a better world. Whether through a festival pass or a direct donation, every contribution helps us create transformative experiences that connect people to nature, community, and each other.

BUY A FESTIVAL PASS

Join us at the Coast Film & Music Festival and support our work while enjoying an unforgettable experience. Patron Passes include a built-in donation and offer VIP access, exclusive perks, and recognition as a key supporter.

MAKE A DONATION

Every gift—big or small—helps us grow our impact. Support the Coast Film Foundation and help amplify stories that entertain, educate, and inspire.

CORPORATE GIFT MATCHING

Double your impact through your employer’s corporate matching program.

DONOR RECOGNITION

We are deeply grateful to the individuals, foundations, and companies who share our vision. The following supporters have contributed $1,000 or more in lifetime giving. (Donation amounts are tracked internally and not published.)

CHANGEMAKER’S CIRCLE

•Marisla Foundation •Offield Foundation

LIGHTHOUSE CIRCLE

•City of Laguna Beach and Local Lodging Establishments

STORYTELLER’S CIRCLE

•The Smith Family 

EXPLORER’S CIRCLE

•The MacGillivray Family •The Draper Family •Sharon Childress •Mike Leveille

COASTAL SUPPORTERS

•Carol Seelig Eastman •Sherman Poppen •Mignona Consultants •Festival of Arts Foundation •City of Laguna Beach Community Assistance Grant

•Orange County Community Foundation •Ann Lozada •Joseph DiChiro 

TIDELINE SUPPORTERS

•David Gibson •Joshua Kaufman •Hexberg Family Foundation •The Henke Family •Dan and Suzie McInerney  •William Winstanley •Jordan Bocko  •Maria Bianchi  •Brendy Michael  •Stacey Fitzgerald