Douglas Anderson School of the Arts · Jacksonville, FL

It takes a full crew
to put a vision in motion.

Cinematic Arts Boosters supports the students, equipment, and productions of the DA Cinematic Arts program — from senior capstones to the 72-Hour Film Festival.

Save the dates

2026–27 Season
22Sept
Tue

72-Hour Film Festival Virtual Planning Meeting

7:30pm, virtual. Help shape the festival before the October kickoff.

All families welcome
24–27Sept

A View from the Bridge

Arthur Miller's classic, presented by the DA Theatre Department at the Dubow Theatre.

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14–16Oct

College Fair & Showcase

DASOTA PTSA will call for volunteers soon. Cinematic Arts wants a strong showing — be ready to jump in.

Volunteers needed
72
23Oct
Fri

72-Hour Film Festival

Our biggest event of the year. We need a Festival Chair and committee members to bring it to life.

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Fair Share

Enrichment fees

Enrichment Fees cover the costs the school district doesn't — the tools, materials, equipment, and experiences our students need for high-quality training in the cinematic arts.

$150
Suggested, per student
50%
Sibling discount

Fees can be broken out across the year as needed. Our goal is 100% participation.

What your fee covers

  • 01Annual subscriptions and licensing fees
  • 02Equipment, technology, and studio upkeep
  • 03Classroom materials
  • 04Student events
  • 05The 72-Hour Film Festival
  • 06Production assistance for senior capstones
QR code linking to the Enrichment Fees payment page

Prefer paper? Scan the code on the Enrichment Fee flyer sent home, or use the Zeffy link — both go to the same place.

QR code linking to the general donation page

Want to give beyond the suggested fee? Use our general donation page to invest in the next generation of DA filmmakers.

Now casting: our crew

7 spots to fill · no application, just say hello

None of these are applications — email us and we'll talk through what each one actually takes and help you find your fit.

Email the Boosters

Become a DCPS Volunteer or check your status: Level II status is required to chaperone any field trips, and Level I status is required to volunteer in school.

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Join Our Crew · Business Partners

Put your name
in the credits

Own a business, or know someone who does? Every Join Our Crew partnership — cash or in-kind — puts your name in the credits and keeps DA Cinematic Arts students behind the camera. Right now we're specifically hoping to connect with:

  • T-shirt vendor
  • Print shop
Become a partner

Or email us to talk it through →

Every tier includes
$250$1,500
  • Program ad placement
  • Movie screen recognition
  • 72-Hour Festival tickets
  • Social media shoutouts
5 tiers · cash or in-kind
Choose a tier
Production Assistant $250
  • Program ad1/4-page ad
  • Tickets2 tickets
  • Social mediaRecognition 2x/year
  • Screen recognitionFeatured in shared end-credits reel with all
Screenwriter $500
  • Program ad1/2-page ad
  • Tickets4 tickets
  • Social mediaRecognition 3x/year
  • Screen recognitionGrouped logo with other Screenwriter-tier partners
Director $750
  • Program adFull-page ad
  • Tickets6 tickets
  • Social mediaRecognition every other month
  • Screen recognitionIndividual logo before show + end-credits reel with all
Producer $1,000
  • Program adFull-page ad, premium placement
  • Tickets8 tickets
  • Social mediaRecognition monthly
  • Screen recognitionProminent individual logo before show + end-credits reel
  • ExtrasBusiness logo on festival advertising
Executive Producer $1,500
  • Program adFull-page ad, back cover / top billing
  • Tickets10 tickets
  • Social mediaFeatured recognition monthly
  • Screen recognitionTop-billed individual logo before show + end-credits reel
  • Extras“Presenting Partner” naming and logo on festival

In-kind partner? Businesses that would rather donate goods, services, equipment, catering, or supplies in lieu of a cash contribution receive all the benefits of the equivalent cash tier. Great for restaurants, print shops, camera/electronics stores, and local venues.

Existing Business Partners
Film School Connections

Help us open doors for our students

We're building relationships with colleges and film schools for the College Fair and student talks. If you have connections at a film school or media program, send them our way — we'd love to make an introduction.

Send us a connection →