About this Event
About the Event
Saturday, March 1st 2025
Celebrity Showroom at the Nugget
We're Rolling out the Red Carpet for our 9th Annual Gala & Auction celebrating the
10th Anniversary of the Future Filmmakers Foundation!
Please join the Cordillera Int’l Film Festival along with presenting partner, Bill Pearce Motors, at our formal gala as we enjoy an evening of glamour with live entertainment, spectacular performances & exclusive auction items benefiting the Future Filmmakers Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing mentorships, hands-on filmmaking experiences, and internships to underrepresented youth.
We're Celebrating Today’s Films, while Supporting Tomorrow’s Filmmakers!
Pose for pictures on the red carpet, sip on spirits, enjoy a gourmet meal, bid on fabulous auction items and predict the Oscar ® winners for a chance to...
Win a Porsche courtesy of Cordillera's presenting sponsor - Bill Pearce Motors!
TICKETS:
General Admission Tickets
$125 each or $500 for a Table of 4, $750 for a Table of 6
Each ticket includes one ballot entry, valued at $25, for a chance to predict the Oscar® winners and win a Porsche! Guests will enjoy access to a hosted bar, hors d'oeuvres, a 3-course meal, elegant desserts, and fantastic auction and raffle prizes.
VIP Tickets
$175 each, $700 for a VIP Table of 4, or $1,050 for a VIP Table of 6.
In addition to all the benefits included in General Admission, VIP ticket holders will have access to an express check-in line, early entry to the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, and an exclusive Pre-Gala Meet & Greet Champagne Reception hosted by Cordillera Chairman and Disney Legend, Bill Farmer, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Secure your spot for a night of celebration, luxury, and a chance to win!
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES:
A Celebration Before the Oscars
A Benefit for the Future Filmmakers Foundation
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Hollywood’s biggest night while supporting the next generation of filmmakers. This exclusive red-carpet gala features live entertainment inspired by the 2025 Oscar nominees, a chance to predict the winners and win a Porsche, a world-class auction, and a private VIP Champagne Reception.
By becoming a sponsor, you’re not only gaining premium exposure to an audience of entertainment industry professionals, philanthropists, and film lovers—you’re directly impacting the Future Filmmakers Foundation, which provides mentorships, hands-on filmmaking experiences, and internships to underrepresented youth.
Sponsorship Levels
🎬 Presenting Co- Sponsor – $20,000 (1 of 2 left)
Email [email protected] for more information
Benefits Include:
- Official Sponsor of the VIP Pre-Gala Champagne Reception (Branded signage and speaking opportunity)
- Full-Page Premium Ad in the printed event program (inside cover or back cover)
- Exclusive On-Screen Logo Placement at the event
- Recognition in all press releases, social media, and marketing materials
- 12 VIP Tickets (Includes choice of booths or tables and Champagne Reception access)
- Verbal Recognition during the event program w/presenter opportunity
- Logo on Step-and-Repeat (red carpet backdrop)
- Custom Social Media Feature spotlighting your company’s support
- Branded Signage on Your Sponsored Table
🎭 Gold Sponsor – $10,000 (1 of 3 left)
Email [email protected] for more information
Benefits Include:
- Prominent Branding throughout the event
- Full-Page Ad in the printed event program
- Logo Placement in event materials, social media, and website
- 8 VIP Tickets (Includes choice of booths or tables and Champagne Reception access)
- Recognition During the Event from the stage
- On-Screen Logo Placement
- Branded Signage on Your Sponsored Table
⭐ Silver Sponsor – $5,000
Benefits Include:
- Half-Page Ad in the printed event program
- Logo Placement in select event materials, social media, and website**
- 6 VIP Tickets (Includes choice of booths or tables and Champagne Reception access)
- On-Screen Recognition during the event
- Branded Signage on Your Sponsored Table
🎟️ Bronze Sponsor – $2,500
Benefits Include:
- Quarter-Page Ad in the printed event program
- 4 VIP Tickets (Includes choice of booths or tables and Champagne Reception access)
- On-Screen Recognition during the event
- Listing on Event Website
- Branded Signage on Your Sponsored Table
Your support makes a difference in shaping the future of film. Join us for a night of celebration and impact!
SCHEDULE:
5:00 p.m. - VIP Check-in Begins
5:00 p.m. - Pre-Gala VIP Meet & Greet Reception
5:45 p.m. - General Admission Check-in Begins
6:00 p.m. - Red Carpet Pictures, Auction Preview, Mix & Mingle
6:30 p.m. - Main Event Begins, Dinner is served. Live performances
7:30 p.m. - Silent Auction Closes & Live Auction Begins
8:30 p.m. - Silent Auction Items may be collected.
"Win a Porsche!" BALLOT ENTRIES:
Win a Porsche Contest courtesy of CIFF Presenting Partner, Bill Pearce Motors and Porsche Reno. Every ticket purchased will recieve One Ballot Entry for a chance to predict the Oscar® winners and Win a Porsche! Additional Ballots are available for purchase online or at the event.
Ballots are non-refundable. All 23 Categories must be answered correctly to win main prize. If more than one individual correctly guesses all 23 winners, a drawing will be held to select the winner.
Ballots must be filled out and submitted ONLINE, via a Google Form no later than 10:00 a.m. PST March 2nd 2025. A link to the online Google Form will be INLUDED in your CONFIRMATION EMAIL. The same link will be used for all entries - whether you purchased 1 or 100+ ballot entries. If an individual submits more than the number of verified purchased entries - all of their submissions will be disqualified. Please click here: https://www.ciffnv.org/win-a-porsche-contest-rules for more information on the Win a Porsche! Contest, courtesy of CIFF Presenting Partner, Bill Pearce Motors.
**Red Carpet Formal and/or Semi Formal Attire Recommended**
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Celebrity Showroom, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 20000.00
