The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) is proud to announce its application to the IRS for tax exempt status was approved. As a 501(c)(3), NIFF is able to receive tax deductible contributions, bequests, transfers, devises, and gifts.

"We are extremely excited about our official non-profit status," said Rowan Samuel, Executive Director of NIFF. Samuel added, "This will be the impetus for potential sponsors, donors and new members to contribute to NIFF's success as an event and its positive economic impact for our community."

The mission of NIFF is to nurture and support a diverse, artistic and cultural experience in Collier County through the operation of a creative, fun, and cutting-edge boutique film festival. Established by a group of visionary individuals wishing to invoke excitement and involvement in the arts for those who reside in, and visit, the Naples, Florida area.

NIFF showcases some of the finest and most creative cinematic works in the world, while at the same time supporting, organizing, and providing an outlet for local filmmakers and film lovers in Southwest Florida. NIFF will use this combination of nationally recognized and home-grown talent to present the best in independent films at Naples' finest venues while retaining a friendly, fun, and unique movie-going experience.

During the film festival, scheduled for November 4-7, 2010, the NIFF targets and provides the theater-going public a reasonable ticket price and amazing films to view and review. Come join the NIFF team and be part of the excitement as a member, a donor and party-goer by going to the website at www.naplesfilmfest.com.