Sponsors


Become A Sponsor  

We are pleased to acknowledge these individuals and organizations for their sponsorship of the 25th Anniversary of  Roger Ebert’s Film Festival. Without their generous support, the festival would not be possible.


2026 Sponsors

Film Circle — $15,000+

  • Chaz Ebert
  • Alliance for Inclusion and Respect
  • Betsy Hendrick

Platinum — $5,000+

  • Joe Bennett & Diane Kennedy

Gold — $3,500+

  • Jim Johnson & Colleen Quinn
  • Patty and Jon McNussen
  • Robeson Family Benefit Fund
  • Brand Fortner

Silver — $1,800+

  • Ann Benefiel & Joseph Kunkel
  • Lou & Ellie Gross
  • Darrel & Jane Gumm
  • Sanford & Elizabeth Hess
  • Linda Johnston
  • Nell Minow & David Apatoff
  • Eric Pierson
  • Brian Russell
  • Elle Scholwin
  • Sharon Shavitt & Steve Zimmerman
  • Dave and Marie Volkers

Bronze — $1,000+

  • Jie Chen & Wilfred van der Donk
  • W. Todd Salen

Gifts In-Kind

  • Surface 51
  • Carter's Furniture
  • Illini Media/The Daily Illini
  • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Champaign
  • Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
  • Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  • The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer