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

Presenting — $50,000+

  • Century Law Firm

Film Circle — $15,000+

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

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+

  • Melissa Batista & Gio Crisafulli
  • Ann Benefiel & Joseph Kunkel
  • Bill Capel & Ernest Martin
  • Lou & Ellie Gross
  • Darrel & Jane Gumm
  • Linda Johnston
  • Nell Minow & David Apatoff
  • Eric & Shirley Pierson
  • Brian Russell
  • Richard & Elle Scholwin
  • Sharon Shavitt & Steve Zimmerman
  • Dave & Marie Volkers
  • Experience Champaign-Urbana (Jayne DeLuce)
  • Sanford Hess Consulting (Sanford & Elizabeth Hess)
  • Dave and Peg Paulson

Bronze — $1,000+

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

Gifts In-Kind

  • Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
  • Carter's Furniture (Tom Peter's)
  • The Daily Illini/Illini Media
  • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Champaign
  • Farren's at The Inman
  • Garcia's Pizza In A Pan
  • Hamilton Walker's
  • Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  • The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer
  • Martinelli's Market
  • Stella Artois
  • Surface 51
  • The Virginia Theatre