Founding Friends are either individuals or corporations who believe in the festival’s mission, its future, helping new filmmakers achieve their dreams, and allow people in affected areas of the world to use film as a mean of expressing themselves.

You support the IETFF and become a Founding Friend because…

You feel strongly about being behind a program that strives to reach the far most remote areas of the world and enabling these places to use filmmaking as a powerful medium of expression, instead of more lethal alternatives.

You want to be a promoter of young innovative ideas, aiding and backing, on an international scale, new innovators in film: the future voices of Europe and the world.

You keenly believe in supporting the progressive thinkers of tomorrow.

You believe in backing the next generation of filmmakers and being part of those who care about the future.

You believe firmly in nurturing young & new talent in film: helping those who need it.

You support and become a Founding Friend because you share the long-term vision of the importance this festival has the potential to have; you see the powerful impact it could have on so many other people; and how it could improve so many lives.

Founding Friends realize our needs now for the future and believe in our capabilities. By being part of this group they show their devoted support.