April 9-18, 2010 Mission Statement

Our Mission is to celebrate the art of filmmaking and the contribution of filmmakers by hosting an international film festival and developing year-long programs for the economic, educational and cultural benefit of our community. Highlights

• 12 years of offering a superb slate of high quality films from around the world • One of the Top 20 Film Festivals in the world and a premier regional showcase of new domestic, foreign, independent and studio films. • 10 days, 200+ screenings of the best in features, documentaries and shorts • Attended by an international audience of over 50,000 filmmakers and enthusiasts • Nationally recognized educational programs, special events, Q&As, panels, parties and more! Media Highlights

• Television, radio, and print partners provide extensive exposure and advertising support for Festival and sponsors.

Media Partners include: — ABC 7 — Brighthouse Networks — Comcast — Creative Loafing — IndieWire — Sarasota Magazine — Scene Magazine —SNN — SRQ Magazine — The Observer —WUSF (NPR) — And more… Press Highlights

2009 Highlights Extensive editorial press coverage for the Festival

• ABC • Sarasota Magazine • Boca Raton News • Sarasota Herald Tribune • Bay News 9 • Scene Magazine • Bradenton Herald •SNN •Comcast • South Florida Business Journal • Creative Loafing • Spoutblog • Florida International • SRQ Magazine • Florida Monthly • Star Banner (Ocala) • Hammertonail.com • St. Petersburg Times • Hollywood Reporter • Tampa Tribune •IFC.com • Tampa Bay Business Journal • IndieWire • The Ledger (Lakeland FL) •LA Times • The Observer • Miami Herald •Variety • NY Daily News •WUSF (NPR) Highlights

Attracts a distinguished list of filmmakers, celebrities and studio executives.

• Charlize Theron • Ed Norton • Steve Buscemi • Tippe Hedren • Stanley Tucci • Chevy Chase •Kevin Bacon • Paula Wagner

• William H. Macy • Alan Alda Charlize Theron & Stuart Townsend • Robert Altman • Liv Ullman • Richard Dreyfuss • Micheal Stipe • Michelle Trachenburg • Penelope Ann Miller • Aerosmith • Felicity Hoffman • B-52’s • Gena Rowlands • And many more… • Michelle Rodriguez Kevin Bacon Demographics

Sarasota County Population by Age

2008 New & Noteworthy

• Investor’s Lab – A weekend-long conference bringing together high-wealth individuals interested in film investment with high- profile talent. Keynote speaker, receptions, meetings, staged screenplay readings and more!

Stanley Tucci • UNIFEM - SFF Partnership – UNIFEM’s (United Nations Development Fund for Women) “Through Women’s Eyes” features independent documentaries and short films by women directors that increase awareness of the lives of women around the world Outreach & Education

An unprecedented program designed to inspire, educate, and entertain the youth of our community.

O&E reaches thousands of students with free filmmaking, film review, screenwriting, and movie screening programs both in and out of the classroom.

Hollywood Nights Culmination of the SFF’s Community Outreach and Education Youth Programs. – An annual, highly anticipated and exciting party complete with screenings, performances, award ceremonies, food, and live entertainment! Paradise Found

• Sarasota is the jewel of Florida’s Cultural Coast • Film, Theater, Visual Arts, Culinary Excellence & Coastal Attraction fill the area with tasteful elegance • Stunning Sunsets & Beautiful Beaches

— “Museums, theaters, the opera and symphony, ballet and even a blues festival: From fine arts to the circus, the Sarasota area is a culture-seeker’s dream destination.” -Mischa Vieira-Kirby Brand Benefits

• Reach a highly educated, cultured and affluent audience with your brand message

• Sponsorship of film programs and special events

• Original content platforms hospitality opportunities

• Customized packages to meet your marketing objectives and fit your budget

• National and regional exposure through media, press and digital platforms

• Media, onsite exposure and interaction with festival-goers, sampling and product display…and more Ed Norton & Brian Koppelman and the Conversation Series World Class Sponsors

• Academy of Motion Pictures • Regal Entertainment • Alphacine Group • Ceviche • Saks Fifth Avenue and • Coca Cola • Trinity Graphics • Copytalk • Whole Foods • Heineken • Saks Fifth Avenue • Hyatt • And more… • Longboat Key Club Resort • Michael’s on East Events

• Opening Night Film & Gala Red Carpet Festival Kickoff event • World Cinema Celebration A day of international cinema topped off with a big outdoor party • Night of a Thousand Stars Saturday night gala party where everyone is a star! Events

• After Party Young professionals from all over come to celebrate at this exclusive event featuring live music performances • Conversation Series “Inside the Actors Studio” type conversations with the industry’s premiere film talent • Filmmaker’s Tribute & Awards Ceremony – Filmmaker Awards and a Tribute to an actor/filmmaker who has made a significant contribution to the Filmmaking Industry • Film Side Bars Groupings of themed films that run throughout the Festival – e.g. Sports on Film, Jewish Cinema, Green Cinema, Florida Filmmakers and more Sponsor Levels

• Lead • Major Presenting • Co-Presenting • Platinum Reel • Golden Reel • Silver Reel

— All Festival sponsors receive recognition in collateral materials, on-screens, website and are provided hospitality ticket packages — Higher level sponsors are fully integrated in high profile Festival events and receive additional media exposure Contact Info

Gail Silverman Marketing Director Sarasota Film Festival [email protected]

941.364.9514 ext 111 www.sarasotafilmfestival.com