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Girl on the EdgeHIGOWisdom

Girl On The Edge
A Film by Jay Silverman
San Francisco Premiere
7 P.M. June 11, 2015
New People Cinema
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How I Got Over
A Film by Nicole Boxer
10 A.M. June 13, 2015
Smith Rafael Film Center

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The Wisdom To Know the Difference
A Film by Daniel Baldwin
San Francisco Premiere
8 P.M. June 12, 2015
New People Cinema

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What is the REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium?

The 2nd Annual REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium - San Francisco Bay Area Edition is coming June 11-14, 2015, to the New People Cinema in San Francisco, and the Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael.

The event is four-days of select feature-length and short fictional and factual films that highlight alcohol/drug addiction and recovery. Educational and informational discussions follow film screenings and there are special programs of comedy and conversation with well-known performers and individuals. Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) are available.

Some of this year's expected highlights:

  • Screening of Patch Adams and special tribute to Robin Williams
  • An intimate conversation about Women in Recovery between Kitty Dukakis and Jan Wahl
  • The Northern CA premiere of Girl on the Edge, staring Peter Coyote
  • The Northern CA premiere of Kids Are Dying, which looks at prescription drug misuse by youth
  • Comedians Into Recovery - well-known comedians doing stand-up on very important issues
  • Chasing the Muse - Stone Cold Sober - a candid panel discussion about creativity and recovery
  • A special screening of How I Got Over with film director Nicole Boxer joined by Dr. Sushma Taylor
  • Book release event for Scott Steven's Adding Fire to the Fuel at Book Passage - Ferry Building, SF 


For further information contact:


Michael Scippa: 415-548-0492 (Festival Director - Alcohol Justice)

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Leonard Buschel: 310-767-6970 (Writers In Treatment & REEL Recovery Film Festival)

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Michael Marovich: 415-250-1096 (Sponsorship Information - Alcohol Justice)
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2015 Festival Schedule and Tickets


2015 Schedule of Films and Events

Tickets available at:
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Watch the Highlights from the 2014 Festival

Sponsorship Opportunities


REEL
RECOVERY FILM FESTIVAL
Sponsorship Opportunities

Diamond Sponsor: $10,000

  • Banner identification: Event referred to as “REEL Recovery Film Festival – San Francisco Bay Area Edition presented by Alcohol Justice, Writers In Treatment, and Your Name Here”
  • Company Banner inside theater
  • Company Logo on all email blasts, printed materials and projected between film sessions
  • Three timeslots for representative to introduce film or participate in post-film panel discussions
  • Hyperlinked Logo on REEL Recovery Film Festival Website
  • Full page facility or agency advertisement in thousands of festival programs
  • Facility/Agency/Corporation brochures featured in theater lobby
  • Priority sponsorship consideration for the 2 Annual RRFF-SF in 2015

Gold Sponsor: $5,000

  • Logo projected on screen between film sessions
  • One time slot for representative to introduce film or participate in post-film panel discussions
  • Hyperlinked Logo on REEL Recovery Film Festival Website
  • Half page ad in thousands of festival programs
  • Facility/Agency/Corporation brochures featured in theater lobby

Silver Sponsor: $2,500

  • Logo projected on screen between film sessions
  • Hyperlinked Logo on REEL Recovery Film Festival Website
  • Half-page ad in thousands of festival programs
  • Facility/Agency/Corporation brochures featured in theater lobby

Bronze Sponsor: $1,000

  • Logo projected on screen between film sessions
  • Acknowledgement on REEL Recovery Film Festival Website
  • Business card size acknowledgment in festival programs
  • Your business cards in festival theater lobby

Supporting Sponsor: $500

  • Acknowledgement on REEL Recovery Film Festival Website
  • Acknowledgement in festival programs

Friend of Recovery: $50 - $250

  • Acknowledgement on REEL Recovery Film Festival Website
  • Acknowledgement in festival programs (for any donation $50 - $499)


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Latest News

Peter Coyote In Person to Introduce the San Francisco Premiere of GIRL ON THE EDGE 2nd Annual REEL Recovery Film Festival Kicks-Off Thursday 6/11/15 @ New People Cinemapdf09/06/2015


Nicole Boxer Documentary Explores Theater as Healing
Pacific Sun, May 21, 2015


Tickets Are Now On Sale for the 2nd Annual REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium - San Francisco Bay Area Edition
 
May 14, 2015


Health reporter Scott Stevens to launch third alcoholism book at San Francisco’s Reel Recovery Film Festival

May 8, 2015

Submit Films


To submit a film for consideration, please visit http://reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org/submissions/.

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