All funds will be spent on production expenses:

• Feeding a professional crew

• Renting equipments and locations

• Producing original film scores

• Designing and building film sets

• ​... The list goes on and on. 

Tax Deductions

The American Film Institute is a Government recognized 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, and holds tax exempt status. Donations made toward Out of Place 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 in the US and abroad 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 any additional help or information if your company matches grants.

Donate via Mail

Make check payable to "American Film Institute."​

Note "Out of Place #1911" in the check memo.​

Send check to:

Thesis #1911, Out of Place
c/o American Film Institute
2021 N. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Donate through AFI

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• Visit:   

• Make sure “1911-OUT OF PLACE” is selected in the dropdown menu.​

• Fill out your information & donation amount.

• Click "Donate Now."

All donations will receive a special credit at the end of the film and come with incentives: