Sponsorship Overview

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SPOTLIGHT ON GRETA GERWIG | MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

MIND THE GAP, A PIONEERING INITIATIVE, WILL EQUALIZE GENDER EQUITY AT THE MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL, SETTING A GOLD STANDARD IN THE FILM INDUSTRY. 12 Years aSlave , MVFF 2013 LUPITA NYONG’O Tommy Lau Tommy Lau MIND THEGAPISCHANGINGNARRATIVE THAT SHAPESOURCULTURE We willuseourplatformtocelebratewomeninthefilmindustry, bothinfront of, andbehind,thecamera. By theyear2020,50%offilmsatMill Valley FilmFestivalwillbedirected bywomen. KRISTIN SCOTTTHOMAS Darkest Hour,MVFF2017 50/50 BY2020 , MVFF2017 Mudbound DEE REES Ladybird, MVFF2017 GRETA GERWIG HOLLY HUNTER TRIBUTE The Big Sick,MVFF 2017

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Film festivals have the power to shape the narrative in society.

The Mill Valley Film Festival is an eleven-day celebration of the finest independent and international films and events.

A hot stop on the Oscar circuit, MVFF attracts the most talented and celebrated industry elite, and premieres soon-to-be Academy Award® winning films. The festival welcomes 200 filmmakers and 70,000 audience members from an highly sought after demographic. Mind the Gap films and events will take place throughout the MVFF41, Oct 4-14.

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ANGELA ROBINSON HOLLY HUNTER TRIBUTE Mind the Gap Honors 2017 The Big Sick, MVFF 2017 Lau Tommy MARGOT ROBBIE and ALISON JANNEY

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ENGAGE in critical conversations with Bay Area film and business leaders (men and women) who share like-minded goals of increasing diversity and inclusion in the #TimesUp and #MeToo era at year-round events.

CONNECT with Hollywood influencers, film producers, development and distribution partners to help fund and promote more women in the filmmaking pipeline at Mill Valley Film Festival.

SUPPORT free film curricula for thousands of diverse students age 8-18

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ADVISORY COUNCIL Executive: Lisa Carmel, Entrepreneur and Startup Advisor | Sherri Tull, Brand and Strategy Advisor Committee: Barbara Boxer, Former US Senator | Girija Brilliant, Co-Founder of Seva Foundation | Larry Brilliant, Former Director of Google.org, TED Prize winner, Chairman of the Board of the Skoll Global Threats Fund | Susan Brown, Beyond the Fog, Director of Special Projects at the Willie Brown Institute | Brenda Chapman, Co-director of Brave | Blye Faust, Producer of Spotlight | Josh Felser, Venture Capital, Start Up Entrepreneur and Advisor | Robin Hauser, Director Bias | Dawn Lyon | Tiffany Shlain, Filmmaker and founder of Webby Awards | Valerie Weiss, Filmmaker Allies: Maida Brankman, Filmmaker | Louann Brizendine, Author of The Female Brain | Jessamy Ross, Delta | Sheri Sobrato, Philanthropist

Mind the Gap sponsorship includes sponsorship of the 41st Mill Valley Film Festival.

ACCESS TO HOLLYWOOD TALENT In the last two years alone, MVFF has welcomed EMMA STONE (La La Land), AMY ADAMS (Arrival), NICOLE KIDMAN (Lion), EWAN McGREGOR (American Pastoral), GAEL GARCIA BERNAL (Neruda), ANNETTE BENING (20th Century Women), AARON ECKHART (Bleed for This), KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS (Darkest Hour), GRETA GERWIG (Ladybird), Tribute to SEAN PENN, DEE REES (Mudbound), HOLLY HUNTER (The Big Sick), ANDREW GARFIELD (Breathe), EDWARD JAMES OLMOS (Monday Nights at Seven)... and many more.

CONNECT WITH INFLUENCER AUDIENCES The Marin County demographic is a highly sought after influencer market, ranked in the top 5 highest median incomes in the United States.

REACH THROUGH MVFF MEDIA PLATFORM MVFF attracts major media, reaching 2,100 outlets and covered by national, regional and local media including: San Francisco Chronicle, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, Marin Independent Journal, 7X7, SF Magazine, Vanity Fair, KQED, [email protected], Marin Magazine, Where Magazine, The Daily Mail, Deadline Hollywood, iHeart Media, Classical KDFC, The Daily Beast, SF Weekly and San Jose Mercury News.

Sponsorships include VIP access, customized on-site activations, and private meet and greets.

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BRONZE FESTIVAL SILVER MAJOR SIGNATURE BENEFITS $5,500 $15,000 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000

All access badge to MVFF films, tributes, spotlights and parties • See below See below See below See below

Recognition throughout 11 day festival to audience of 70,000 • • • • •

Recognition on-screen in theaters before 400 film screenings • • • • •

Recognition in 60,000 MVFF printed publications • • • • •

Complimentary advertisement in MVFF publication 1/4 page 1/2 page Full page Inside cover

Sponsorship of a film, party or music show. Comp tickets, early entry and reserved seating • • • •

Director/ Director/ Photo opportunity with film talent Filmmaker Celebrity Actor Actor

VIP Access badges for early entry lines and “Netflix Lounge” 2 4 6 8

Tickets to MVFF Opening Night and Closing Night 4 6 8 10

Sponsor item in film industry gift-bags • • • Invitation to Lucasfilm (Star Wars) behind the scenes tour at Indus- trial Light and Magic in the Presidio, SF • • • VIP Access to MVFF Opening Night and Closing Night events • • • Logo in official MVFF Festival film trailer played before 400 screenings • • VIP All Access badges MVFF: 11 days of films, parties, music and big nights (value of $10,000 / $20,000) 2 4

Sponsorship of a Tribute or Spotlight at MVFF. Comp tickets, early entry and reserved seating • •

Branded Red-Carpet Step and Repeat for press and audience photos • Celebrity meet and greets and photo opps • Sponsorship of a Tentpole, Big Night or Centerpiece at MVFF • Lead Mind the Gap Sponsor - recognition at MVFF and year round. VIP access and inclusion in program. •

LIANA BENDER, Director of Development BEAU BLANCHARD, Corporate Development Manager 415-526-5838 | [email protected] 415-526-5836 | [email protected]

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