Help us raise $15K for 15 years!
The Lower East Side Film Festival Turns 15!
2025 will mark the 15th Anniversary of the Lower East Side Film Festival. For the last 15 years, LESFF has been a platform for independent film’s most innovative talent, a champion of one-of-a-kind cinematic experiences, and a celebration of community.
We spotlight low and micro-budget filmmaking and we can’t do it alone! We rely on support from community members like you to fuel our organization as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We need your help to continue to spotlight independent filmmakers from across the world and curate unparalleled events that celebrate vibrant, bold cinema.
Help us raise $15,000 as we celebrate 15 years of bringing independent filmmaking to NYC's Lower East Side!
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With a $50 - $75 donation, you become an LESFF Norfolk Member! With your contribution, you provide ongoing support of our programming staff to compensate our submissions committee for their time spent programming.
To express our gratitude for your support, Norfolk Members get the following benefits:
2 tickets to be used at any LESFF screening
1 Free ticket to either Opening or Closing night party
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With a $100 - $150 donation, you become an LESFF Chrystie Member. With your contribution, you provide ongoing support of our festival staff to compensate our on-site teams for their time spent planning, organizing and hosting LESFF events.
To express our gratitude for your support, Chrystie Members get the following benefits:
4 tickets to be used at any LESFF screening
Access to either Opening or Closing Night party
LESFF Tote Bag
25% off gear rentals at A-Frame, for rental orders over $10K
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With a $500 donation, you become an LESFF Delancey Member! With your contribution, you allow LESFF to create complimentary DCPs for all featured filmmakers that they are able to use to screen their film at LESFF and any other festival.
To express our gratitude for your support, Delancey Members get the following benefits:
Access to Opening AND Closing Night party
On-screen shoutout before every screening
Access to year-round members-only programming and exclusive events
LESFF Tote bag and Tee!
35% off gear rentals at A-Frame, for rental orders over $25K
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With a $1000 donation, you become an LESFF Orchard Member! With your contribution, you help support The Stay Indie Project, a fellowship program where filmmakers work with LESFF and BFD Productions to develop and produce authentic independent films.
To express our gratitude for your support, Orchard Members get the following benefits:
All the benefits of the Delancey Membership, plus:
All access pass to LESFF 2025
Reserved seating
Access to Opening AND Closing Night party
On-screen shoutout before every screening
Access to year-round members-only programming and exclusive events
LESFF Tote bag and Tee!
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With a $2,000 donation, you become an LESFF Essex Member! With your contribution you assist in the costs of screening at the historic Village East Cinema supporting not only The Lower East Side Film Festival, but also movie-going patrons of New York!
To express our gratitude for your support, Essex Members get the following benefits:
All the benefits of the Orchard Membership, plus:
All access pass to LESFF 2025
Reserved seating
Access to Opening AND Closing Night party
On-screen shoutout before every screening
Access to year-round members-only programming and exclusive events
LESFF Tote bag and Tee!
A Free Full Photo/Film Shoot Day in Northpoint Studio!n text goes here
Donation Perks
Help keep independent filmmaking strong!
The Lower East Side Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization who supports underdog filmmakers who know that a huge budget does not equal a great film. As an LESFF Donor or Member, you will be supporting a community of innovative filmmakers and helping us create awesome screenings, events, and parties that celebrate their work.