Through The Lens – Houston
TTL – Houston (a 501c3 non-profit organization) empowers students to find their voice through the medium of photography and film to create a positive change in their community.
The Festival is hosted by the non-profit organization Through the Lens – Houston whose mission is to teach kids the power of storytelling through their own eyes, empowering them to create short films on a variety of topics affecting their communities.
All VIP Memberships are tax-deductible donations that fund our educational workshops and programming.
VIP Memberships
$125- ISFF VIP Membership includes: a VIRTUAL PASS + Access to Exclusive Events
$150- ISFF VIP Dual Membership includes: a VIRTUAL PASS + Access to Exclusive Events for 2 people
$500- ISFF VIP Family & Educator Membership includes all VIP membership benefits for you and your immediate family, and will fund a 1 day filmmaking lesson for a local high school student.
$2500- ISFF Executive Producer Membership Become an Executive Producer of a student short film about a 1936 Olympic artifact (includes VIP Membership benefits).
$5000 -ISFF Young Filmmaker Patron Membership includes all VIP membership benefits for you and your immediate family, and will fund a week-long filmmaking workshop for a high school or college student.
SCHOLARSHIP LEADERBOARD
Every $5,000 gets a $500 scholarship for a first generation college student!
If your school isn’t listed yet, please submit it in the notes along with your donation and we’ll add it to the scoreboard.
| Alumni Groups | Total Donations |
| University of Houston | $1,500 |
| University of Texas | $150 |
| University of Colorado | $500 |
| Rice University | $150 |
| Texas A&M | $150 |
| Texas Tech | $150 |
| Baylor University | $150 |
| Texas Christian University | $150 |
| Southern Methodist University | $150 |
| Sam Houston State | $150 |
| University of Michigan | $150 |
Sponsorships
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
Help us create access for the next generation of storytellers by funding our workshops, educational programming, and sports activities.
TAX SAVING INVESTMENTS IN FILM
Internal Revenue Code Section 181 permits a 100% deduction for the first $15 million of the cost of producing a film that is shot in the U.S.
Fund Documentaries that are close to your heart with large tax benefits. Help finance our incubated films so together we can make an impact through film.
Ability to possibly receive money back from the film investment.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Attach your brand to an industry disruptor that is merging sports and entertainment to make a positive impact on society. Through our programming, ISFF can be a powerful tool in achieving your DEI goals.