Financial Officer: Jennah Robinson (jen2206@stanford.edu)
Amount Approved: $34,485
Full Budget

What is the mission and purpose of your student group?

The Stanford Film Society exists to foster the appreciation of
film, and we stand as the only campus group devoted to its
meaningful study. We aim to offer an alternative to the
mainstream Hollywood hits often shown on campus and to give
students the opportunity to approach all aspects of film and
filmmaking in a serious, meaningful, and in-depth manner.
Furthermore, we hope to make a contribution to the world of film
by sponsoring and advocating the development of creative
interests in the medium. With an understanding of film, Stanford
students can use it to communicate their own messages to the rest
of the community and perhaps the world. By offering film
screenings, speakers, and production opportunities, we seek to
expose and educate the Stanford student body about the medium we
love.

Why are you requesting Special Fees?

The Stanford Film Society is requesting Special Fees because we
aid students in the production of films and educate on all of the
components of filmmaking. We also bring films, filmmakers,
directors, and writers to campus for the students. To do so we
require funding to keep equipment up to date and pay for the
films and speakers.

What are the three largest line item requests in your budget and why?

The three largest line item requests are:

1)The United Nations Association Film Festival - an annual film
festival brought to campus over four days consisting of
international documentaries highlighting UN topics. This event
requires the rental and cleaning of both Annenburg and Cubberley
auditoria.

2) The Stanford Student Film Festival - an annual three day film
festival which showcases student films that have been produced by
students in the Filmmakers work shop, Advanced filmmakers work
shop, and those who received film grants.

3) The Filmmakers work shop introduces students to the processes
in filmmaking through a series of work shops which teach students
about equipment, editing, and shooting a film.

If you applied for Special Fees last year, is there an increase in the
amount you're seeking this year?  If so, why?

There is a negligible increase in the amount being requested this
year due to inflation rates on equipment and space rental.