50 Texas businesses. One historic opportunity — building toward TIFA's 5th‑Year Legacy Celebration in 2027.
A one-time founding partner program — the only 50 businesses that will ever hold this title, standing behind Texas's own statewide independent film platform as it heads into its milestone fifth year.
Reserve Your Spot — $500 Fifty spots. Statewide. Once claimed, closed forever.TIFA 2026 marks our 4th year. TIFA 2027 marks our 5th — a milestone anniversary we're already building toward. The Founding 50 is how we assemble that founding network now, so that when the Big Celebration arrives in 2027, these fifty businesses are already standing at the center of it. This is the only window this group will ever be built in.
TIFA is a statewide recognition platform, now in its 4th year and gaining real momentum heading into its 5th‑year milestone. The Founding 50 is how 50 Texas businesses attach their name to it permanently — before the moment passes.
Your name travels with a platform reaching filmmakers and creatives across all of Texas — not just one evening.
A one-time title, never resold or repeated once all 50 are claimed — unlike an annual sponsorship line.
Public alignment with LIFT, a Texas 501(c)(3) championing women and creative talent since 2009.
The first 50 businesses to say yes are the only 50 that ever hold this title — later supporters join at a different tier, after the legacy is already built.
The same permanent recognition package for all 50 — designed to keep your business visible long after the event ends, and carried forward into the 2027 celebration.
Recognized as one of only 50 founding partners of TIFA — never reissued once claimed.
A branded digital badge for your website, email signature, and marketing materials.
Named recognition at the September 26 awards ceremony in front of 225–250 guests, filmmakers, and media.
Listed among the Founding 50 across TIFA program collateral and digital channels.
Folded into TIFA's ongoing press activity — 3.2M+ impressions and counting.
Public alignment with a Texas nonprofit backing independent film and the creative economy.
Beloved for his role on Martin, Reginald "Bruh Man" Ballard is TIFA's 2026 Texas Legend Award honoree — recognizing a lifetime of career achievement and national recognition as a Texas entertainment icon. Founding Partners stand alongside recognition of this caliber at the September 26 ceremony.
Experience across film, television, acting, producing, music, and writing — the production quality Founding Partners are aligning with.
R&B Artist · Actor, Lean On Me
Film & TV Executive · Producer · Musician
Actress · Producer · Radio Host
Actress · Author · Creative Director
Executive Producer · Musician
Actress · Filmmaker · Director, Mo' Money
Not just a single event — the whole path from creation to recognition, now building toward 2027.
Support original stories and independent projects.
Increase visibility through press, content, and recognition.
Honor excellence across film, performance, and production.
Connect creatives to audiences, partners, and future opportunities.
Fifty spots. One time. Permanent recognition. Once all 50 are claimed, this list closes for good — there is no future round, and no way to join the founding group after 2027 arrives.
Email business@ladiesinfilm.org to confirm your spot is still available among the 50.
Complete your one-time $500 Founding Partner contribution.
Get your official Founding Partner badge for your own marketing and digital channels.
Appear in TIFA 2026 materials and at the September 26 ceremony — and carried into the 2027 legacy celebration — permanently.