Duncan Williams signs on as presenting sponsor for Indie Memphis Film Festival
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Founded by A. Duncan Williams, Duncan-Williams, Inc. is privately owned and headquartered in Memphis, TN. After the death of Mr. Williams in 1989, Carolyn Williams became owner of the parent company. Under the leadership of her son, Duncan F. Williams, President of Duncan-Williams, Inc., the firm has taken the national stage, growing from 49 to 169 employees and opening offices in Akron, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Houston, Jackson MS, New York and Philadelphia. With a capitalization of over $26 million and $75 billion (par amount) of bonds sold in the past five years, Duncan-Williams, Inc. is one of the largest “female-owned” investment banking firms in the nation. The firm has been certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council.
About Property:
One of the city's core arts institutions, Indie Memphis connects and inspires indie filmmakers and film-lovers through the unique creative landscape that is the home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll. Now entering its 15th year, the 501(c)3 non-profit organization is a two-time Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences grant recipient, receives project support from the Tennessee Arts Commmission, and is the only film organization to receive annual funding from ArtsMemphis.