. Buffalo,
New York, United States Buffalo International Film Festival, Inc. is
pleased to announce that it is a recipient of a Google Grant award. The Google
Grants program supports organizations sharing Google's philosophy of community
service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education,
global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts.
Designed for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Google
Grants is a unique in-kind advertising program harnessing the power of Google
AdWords advertising product. Google Grants has awarded AdWords advertising to
hundreds of non-profit groups whose missions range from animal welfare to
literacy, from supporting homeless children to promoting HIV
education.
Buffalo International Film Festival's not-for-profit
activities include:
The Buffalo Film Festival, a
soon-to-be-yearly event showcasing the creations of the world's
filmmakers
The Buffalo Film Society, a
membership organization which presents special film and video programming in
the Western New York Region including screenings, speakers, and other
educational events
The New York State Movie Theater Corridor, an
international tourist initiative to call attention to the fact that New York
State was the "Birthplace of the Movie Theater" (tm). It is because of
the theaters started by Mitchel and Moe Mark in Buffalo on October 19, 1896
and in New York City on April 1914 which were, respectively, the first
architecturally designed movie theater in the world and the first
million-dollar Movie Palace in history. The first phase of this program
follows the route of the historic Erie Canal.
How Science Works: The
Film and Video Competition, a yearly international event awarding prizes
for the best films an videos explaining the scientific method
The
Movie Hall of Fame (tm), an activity highlighting the history of the
Motion Picture Theater throughout the world
In 2008, BIFF
arranged the screening of 23 feature length motion pictures including two
regional premieres of important documentary films. These screenings were
held at various WNY venues in order to involve the entire community. There are
two additional special events planned for December 2008 which will be
announced soon.
In September of 2008 Google awarded Buffalo International Film
Festival, Inc. (BIFF) a grant for free AdWords Advertising on
Google.com.Buffalo International Film Festival's ads are displayed when users
search Google for relevant keywords, and when people click on the ad, they are
taken to BIFF's homepage. Google's contribution has significantly increased
the number of visitors to The Buffalo Film Festival'ss site and has helped
spread BIFF's message of Improving international cooperation through the
worldwide sharing of Film and Video to the public.
Buffalo International Film
Festival, Inc. is a 501c3, not for profit charity which serves the community
through its activities in support of the world film and video production
communities in general and their particular origin in or impact on the Western
New York Community. BIFF is supported by donations from the public at
large and corporate contributions.
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A donation as small as $5.00 will help support How Science Works: The Film and Video Competition. This important international video competition will help educate millions of children all over the world. Please give generously.
All donations are fully tax-deductible in accordance with applicable laws.
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Buffalo International Film Festival celebrates Movies of the World
