Become a Contributor for Bienvenido Juanito 

Thank you for your generosity! Every donation is vital to helping us tell the story.

Our fundraising goal is $50,000 and we need your generous help to make this film! 

Production starts 5/24/22 

Donor

  • Donor $1 - $249

    • On-Screen Donor Credit

    • Copy of Film

    • Newsletter & Updates

  • Benefactor $250 - $1999

    • On-Screen Benefactor Credit

    • Still print by DOP Augusto Garcia

    • Official Poster

    • Copy of Film

    • Newsletter & Updates

  • Co-Producer $2000 - $4999

    • IMDb Credit - Associate Producer

    • On-Screen Associate Producer Credit

    • Invitation to LA Premiere with a guest

    • Official Poster

    • Copy of Film

    • Newsletter & Update

  • Executive Producer $5000 - $10000

    • IMDb Credit - Executive Producer

    • On-Screen Executive Producer Credit

    • Invitation to Film Festivals & LA Premiere with a guest

    • Official Poster

    • Copy of Film

    • Digital copy of the script

    • Newsletter & Updates

Benefactor $250 - $1999 - Prints by Augusto Garcia

Where does the donation go?

  • Camera & Equipment

    Your donation, or In Kind donations, will help us secure camera, lighting, and sound equipment to best tell this story.

  • Production Costs

    Your donation will help us fully realize the vision for this story with the highest production value possible, including location fees, talent, wardrobe and production design.

  • Post-Production

    After filming wraps, there is still a long way to go. We also need help with post-production costs including score, sound mixing, color correction, and visual effects.

  • Film Festival Submissions

    Help us get our film seen! Your donation will go towards film festival submission fees.

TAX DEDUCTION  

Your donation might be tax deductible. The American Film Institute is a Government recognized 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, and holds tax exempt status. Donations made toward Bienvenido Juanito may be tax deductible under Section 170 of the U.S. Tax Code. A letter of acknowledgement from AFI will be sent for all contributions. 

MATCHING GRANTS 

Many companies will match donations made by their employees to non-profit charitable institutions. This can double your donation. Your Human Resources Department will be able to inform you if your employer offers this benefit. Please contact us for additional help.  

IN-KIND DONATIONS 

Help comes in many forms. We will gratefully accept any in-kind donations to our film and you will make the credits! In-kind donations might be tax deductible for the full retail value. 

Please contact us and let us know how you can help in any part of the production process from film locations, to equipment rentals or craft services. 

DONATE BY MAIL 

Make check payable to:
"American Film Institute". Please note
"#2227 Bienvenido Juanito" in the check memo.  

American Film Institute 
2021 N. Western Ave. 
C/O 2227 Bienvenido Juanito 
Los Angeles, CA 90027