Attending the Spirit Awards? Get there the green way!
If you're attending the 2008 Spirit Awards, organize a carpool through our ride share program by contacting Angela O'Brien at Spirit@AudiencesUnlimited.com.
We've partnered with several transportation companies making a concerted effort towards greening their practices, so you can also try one of these "green" choices:
Taxi! Taxi! is the oldest and largest locally-owned and operated taxi service in Santa Monica. Plus, they are the only taxicab company in Los Angeles County to utilize Hybrid technology. As part of their ongoing efforts to become the greenest taxicab company, Taxi! Taxi! has added six bio-diesel Mercedes Benz taxis to their fleet (which already includes Toyota hybrid vehicles), updated their dispatching procedures to reduce paper waste, printed business cards on recycled paper, and is working together with the City of Santa Monica Sustainable Works Program to become the first "Certified Green" taxicab business.
Taxi! Taxi! is making these and other improvements in order to raise environmental awareness, offer customers a greener option, decrease dependence on gasoline powered vehicles, lower operating costs for the drivers, and reduce emissions for cleaner air. Their hope is that their actions will inspire others to make more environmentally sound decisions of their own.
Rates: Flat rate from Santa Monica is $36. Taxi Taxi does not pick up from LAX.
The mission of ECOLIMO is to become the premier provider of fuel-efficient, chauffeured ground transportation service to businesses all over the world. ECOLIMO is dedicated to building long-term relationships by providing consistent, distinguished, luxury chauffeured ground transportation service along with a strong commitment to the future of our environment by the utilization of fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles. ECOLIMO wants to be recognized as the leading alternative fuel, luxury chauffeured, ground transportation company domestically and internationally.
What sets ECOLIMO apart from the competition is both our service and our focus. ECOLIMO clients are transported to their destinations combining distinguished service with the most modern, comfortable, fuel-efficient technology and designs in luxury cars available. ECOLIMO allows clients to arrive in style and in a positive, eco-friendly way.
Rates: Call 888-4-ECO-LIMO or visit Eco-Limo.com for reservations and mention Spirit Awards for a 10% discount.
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Eco-Limo.comGet in on the action & attend the Spirit Awards
Going to the Spirit Awards? Click here to learn about "green" options for getting to the ceremony.
In addition to being an awards ceremony, the Spirit Awards is the main fundraiser for Film Independent. Other than being a nominee, there are only a few ways to go the ceremony:
Get your own table
Tables are available to sponsors who contribute a pre-determined amount. If you'd like to purchase a table for your company, please contact Film Independent's Development Department at 310.432.1250.
Get in the circle
If you'd like individual tickets for this year's Spirit Awards (and who wouldn't), join our Spirit Circle membership group. It's the only way for members to get tickets besides purchasing a table. Membership is $5,000 per year with great benefits that include:
- Two complimentary tickets to the Spirit Awards
- Two Fast Passes for the Los Angeles Film Festival
- Two invitations to the Spirit Awards Nominations Announcement Press Conference
- Two invitations to the Spirit Awards Nominee Reception
- Complimentary access to screenings of the Spirit Awards nominated films
- Spirit Awards voting privileges
- Priority pre-sale ticketing at the Los Angeles Film Festival
- Complimentary access for you and a guest to monthly screening series including Cinema Lounge and Preview Screenings
- Complimentary access to Film Independent educational programs including the Director Series, Digital Seminar, and Financing Conference
- Listing in the Spirit Awards and Los Angeles Film Festival commemorative books
- Annual subscription to the monthly FIND magazine
- A special commemorative gift upon joining
- Even more year-round Film Independent membership perks!
To become a Spirit Circle member, contact Irma Barrios at 310.432.1253.
