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THE PROGRAM The Actors Fund s Looking Ahead Program was created in 2003 in partnership with SAG-AFTRA to work with young performers

in unusual circumstances, helping them in five ways: mental health support, education counseling, leadership development, community

org (l-r): Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Cast of Modern Family), Nolan Gould, (Cast of Modern Family), Marsai Martin (Cast of Black-ish)

2 THE PROGRAM The Actors Fund s Looking Ahead Program was created in 2003 in partnership with SAG-AFTRA to work with young performers between the ages of 9 and 18, helping them to develop the values, skills and confidence they need to make successful transitions to fulfilling adult lives. The Looking Ahead Program creates a nurturing, normative environment where young performers get the special support they need to thrive in unusual circumstances, helping them in five ways: mental health support, education counseling, leadership development, community service and social events. GROW GIVE BACK HAVE FUN Visit LookingAheadProgram.org (l-r): Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Cast of Modern Family), Nolan Gould, (Cast of Modern Family), Marsai Martin (Cast of Black-ish) Cover: (l-r, clockwise): Lance Bass and Michael Turchin, Hilary Swank, Miles Brown and Marcus Scribner from ABC s Black-ish, Kelly Martin and Lindsay Price, Oscar de la Hoya and Mario Lopez, Will Poulter and the Cast of Detroit, Jordana Brewster, Corbin Bleu and Sasha Clements, Tia and Tamara Mowry, Austin Hebert, Cast of Detroit

THE EVENT The Looking Ahead Awards gala event was launched in 2014 to raise

This annual event is a celebration of this unique program and its incredible

This year the event will take place at the magnificent Taglyan Cultural Complex in

3 THE EVENT The Looking Ahead Awards gala event was launched in 2014 to raise awareness and financial support for the Looking Ahead program. This annual event is a celebration of this unique program and its incredible supporters. This year the event will take place at the magnificent Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood and will feature cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, dance performances and more. (l-r): Last year, the event was hosted by Corbin Bleu and featured a performance by Ashley Argota.

THE AWARDS The Judy and Hilary Swank Award Honoring the parent(s) of a

The Elizabeth Taylor Award for Social Awareness Honoring a current young

The Shirley Temple Award Honoring an early pioneer for his/her legacy in

performer or cast who exemplifies giving back to the community.

The Looking Ahead Award for Education Honoring a former young performer who

4 THE AWARDS The Judy and Hilary Swank Award Honoring the parent(s) of a former young performer and we recently honored Dolores Robinson. The Elizabeth Taylor Award for Social Awareness Honoring a current young performer or cast who is raising awareness about an important societal issue through a current role. This past year, we honored the cast from the hit TV show This is Us. The Shirley Temple Award Honoring an early pioneer for his/her legacy in paving the way for other young performers and in 2018 we honoroed star of the stage and screen Charlotte Rae. The Looking Ahead Award for Community Service Honoring a former young performer or cast who exemplifies giving back to the community. This past year we honored the cast of Detroit. The Looking Ahead Award for Education Honoring a former young performer who has made education a priority in his/her life and we were lucky to honor Kellie Martin in (l-r) Mackenzie Hancsicsak, The Cast of Detroit, Holly Robinson Peete and Dolores Robinson, Charlotte Rae, Kellie Martin, the Cast of This is US

WHO The limited, exclusive guest list will

Other Industry Influencers SPONSORS (l-r)

and June Lockhart, Lonnie Chavis (Cast of

5 WHO The limited, exclusive guest list will include: Celebrities Film, Television & Theater Industry Leaders Business & Entertainment Executives Philanthropists Other Industry Influencers SPONSORS (l-r) Hailee Steinfeld, Hilary Swank, Fred Savage and June Lockhart, Lonnie Chavis (Cast of This is Us), Logan Shroyer (Cast of This is Us), Dance Troupe

Online, Just Jared, Fanlala, Justine Magazine, Hollywood Today Live, Daily Mail UK and more.

6 PRESS MAJOR NATIONAL & LOCAL MEDIA INCLUDING PRINT, BROADCAST & ONLINE. Past media coverage of the Looking Ahead Awards includes People, US Weekly, InStyle, ABC News, BET, E! Online, Just Jared, Fanlala, Justine Magazine, Hollywood Today Live, Daily Mail UK and more. Social media highlights include Instagram, Twitter and Facebook posts from ABC, NBC, Nickelodeon, SAG-AFTRA and Calvin Klein, among others.

7 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS PRESENTING SPONSOR $50,000 *Your company presents the 2018 Looking Ahead Awards* Exclusive Title Sponsorship Prominent logo display on step and repeat Media Exposure: logo and name placement in press releases & media alerts Prominent listing on all event promotional materials (e-invitation, eblasts, videos), event website and social media sites Premiere logo placement on the Looking Ahead Program website for one year Twenty (20) VIP seats in premiere location (2 tables of 10) Full page, premiere placement color ad in The Looking Ahead Awards program Opportunity for signage at venue Photo opportunity with celebrity host & honorees Opportunity to address guests from the stage during awards presentation

8 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS LEADER $25,000 Sponsor acknowledgement on event materials to include online, press releases, e-invitation & on screens at venue Prominent logo placement on the Looking Ahead Program website for one year Twenty (20) VIP seats in prime location (2 tables of 10) Full page, premiere placement color ad in The Looking Ahead Awards program Opportunity for signage at venue Verbal recognition from the stage during awards presentation & in printed program

9 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS BENEFACTOR $10,000 Sponsor acknowledgement on event materials to include online, press releases, e-invitation & on screens at venue Priority logo placement on the Looking Ahead Program website for one year Ten (10) VIP seats in priority location (one table of 10) Full page, premiere placement color ad in The Looking Ahead Awards Program Verbal recognition from the stage during awards presentation & in printed program Patron $5,000 Sponsor acknowledgement on event materials to include online, e-invitation & on screens at venue Ten (10) VIP seats in preferred location (one table of 10) Half page color ad in The Looking Ahead Awards Program Recognition in The Looking Ahead Awards program

10 CONTACT US 2018 Looking Ahead Awards 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA Sunday, October 28 actorsfund.org/lookingaheadawards PRESS & MEDIA INQUIRIES Scott Appel Media / SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES Douglas Ramirez / actorsfund.org. The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone performers and those behind the scenes who works in performing arts and entertainment. Serving professionals in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance, The Fund s programs include social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and employment and training services. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Actors Fund is a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition.

THE PROGRAM GROW GIVE BACK HAVE FUN

THE PROGRAM GROW GIVE BACK HAVE FUN The THE PROGRAM The Actors Fund s Looking Ahead Program was created in 2003 in partnership with SAG-AFTRA to work with young performers between the ages of 9 and 18, helping them to develop the values,