APRIL 5 - APRIL 14 SPONSORSHIP 2019 323 Central Ave | Sarasota, FL 34236 | www.sarasotafilmfestival.com | 941.364.9514
A 501(C)(3) Non Profit Organization The Sarasota Film Festival is a ten-day celebration of the art of filmmaking and the contribution that film makes to our culture. Celebrating 21 years and beyond, SFF has an esteemed reputation as a destination festival while providing a platform for filmmakers in all stages of their careers locally, nationally, and globally.
2018 Sarasota Film Festival
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2 MEET OUR ATTENDEES 3 About our Attendees
SFF patrons are well educated, brand savvy, sponsor friendly and have high disposable income. With a satisfaction rating over 90%, our audiences are loyal and engaged throughout the Festival.
• Physical Attendance 50,000 + patrons • 80% live in Sarasota year-round • 20% make over $200,000/year • 47% own two or more homes • 55% make $100k/year with average income of • 72% earn more than double the median $122,000 income of other Florida residents
• 91% have bachelor’s degree or above • 55% regular retail shoppers • 26% Male • 40% drive a luxury vehicle • 73% Female
4 Social, Digital, and Traditional Media Impressions
• Social Media delivers 3+ million impressions annually • IMDb partnership delivers 3+ million impressions • Television advertising delivers 2+ million impressions • Film guide reaches 250k+ viewers • Website delivers 1+ million impressions • Email list of 10k+ patrons • On-screen theatrical branding reaches 50k+ patrons • Press outlets include Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, IndieWire, and IMDb
5 FILM REPRESENTATION 6 Sarasota Film Festival programmers find the best in indie cinema to present a diverse array of domestic, foreign, and studio films that receive critical acclaim, national and international awards consideration.
7 Film Representation
Executive Producer Co-Writer and Director Co-Writer and Director Kathryn Bigelow Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck Greta Gerwig Director of Detroit, The Hurt Locker, and Zero Dark Thirty Writer & Directors of current Marvel Nominated for two Oscars including Directing and First women to win best director at Oscars Studios production Captain Marvel staring Best Original Screenplay for Lady Bird NETFLIX Distributed Academy Award winner Bree Larson Co-Writer and Director Noah Baumbach Oscar nominated for Best Original Screenplay, The Squid and the Whale
8 World-renowned actor Stanley Tucci signs autographs PAST ATTENDEES 9 Past Attendees
Nominations Film Film Nominations 8 Emmy The Help The Old Man & the Gun 12 Emmy 3 Golden Globe I, Tonya Us (Jordan Peel’s follow up to Get Out) 6 Golden Globe 9 Screen Actor Guild Hairspray 1 Oscar Juno Television 2 BAFTA Wins Fair and Balanced (Pre-Production) AMC - Mad Men 10 Screen Actor Guild 1 Emmy The Hours Hulu - The Handmaids Tale 2 Golden Globe Spy NBC - The West Wing Wins 2 Screen Actor Guild The Way Way Back 6 Emmy 1 Oscar Elizabeth Moss Allison Janney Television 1 Golden Globe NBC - West Wing 5 Screen Actor Guild CBS - Mom 1 BAFTA
Film Nominations Film Nominations Wind River 2 Oscars Fair and Balanced (Pre-Production) 1 Emmy The Hurt Locker 1 Golden Globe Atomic Blonde Franchise 4 Golden Globe The Town 1 BAFTA Monster 2 Oscar Arrival 3 Screen Actors Guild The Fate of the Furious 2 BAFTA Captain America: Civil War Mad Max: Furry Road 4 Screen Actor Guild The Avengers Wins Reindeer Games The Avengers: Age of Ultron 1 Screen Actors Guild The Legend of Bagger Vance Wins Untitled Avengers Movie (Post-Production) The Italian Job 1 Oscar The Bourne Legacy North Country 1 Golden Globe Jeremy Renner American Hustle Charlize Theron 1 Screen Actor Guild Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol Television Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation Netflix - Arrested Development
10 Educational and Community Outreach Partnerships
11 Sarasota Film Festival Education
The Sarasota Film Festival has dedicated its core principal to the enrichment, advancement and educational development of the community.
Operating both in and out of local classrooms, SFF Education programming reaches more than 5,000 students, from elementary school through college. Since its inception, SFF Education has been the recipient of three grants from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences/OSCARS®.
12 Sarasota Film Festival Education
Junior Jury By being on the Junior Jury, high school students learn about film analysis, cultural and media literacy, and critical review. The program is highly competitive, with participants chosen by the SFF Education Director based upon the applications and personal statement responses.
Cinematheque New this year, the Sarasota Film Festival is organizing curated screening of classic American and Foreign films through its Cinematheque program.
Hollywood Nights The heart of the youth education programs during the festival is our Young Filmmaker Showcase. This student- made, short-film competition is open to students ages 18 and under. We celebrate the accomplishments of young filmmakers by giving them the opportunity to have their work seen at a 10-day major international film festival. Students, families, and the general public are invited to attend a Hollywood-style premiere of the student films complete with a red carpet and an awards ceremony.
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Kids VIP Trips YouthFEST
Kids VIP Trips provide film-screening field trips free of charge to the Each year as part of the larger festival, SFF Education presents Regal Hollywood 11 Cinemas for more than 2,000 area students. YouthFEST: a family-friendly slate of films free for kids ages 12 and under! This program is in partnership with Embracing Our Differences, a local Nonprofit that focuses on diversity and the arts in our community.
Through this program, the students of Sarasota and Manatee counties view diverse, age-specific film programs and have the opportunity to Interact with the visiting professional filmmakers. 20 Hour Film Contest
Can you make a film in 20 hours? The 2019 Sarasota Film Festival gives aspiring filmmakers a great opportunity not only to make a short film during the festival but also have it play on the big screen in front of a live audience. Participants create a five-minute short film based on given elements and chosen themes, having just 20 hours to film and 20 hours to edit.
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DIVERSE VOICES
The Sarasota Film Festival is committed to providing a platform for diverse voices from around the world. This year, we are partnering with the Sarasota African-American Film Festival, United Nations Through Women’s Eyes film festival, The Cinesah Festival located in Cameroon, and Czech That Film screening series to bring an excellent program of different perspectives to SFF. We are also organizing a special screening event of Malawi cinema in collaboration with the Pine View School.
15 Moonlight Movie Series
The Moonlight Movie Series is a year-round presentation of free, family-friendly films throughout Sarasota county.
Turtle: An Incredible Journey - Moonlight Movie presented in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium & WEDU. 16 Ringling College of Art + Design
The Sarasota Film Festival engages Ringling College of Art and Design students to design and animate SFF’s campaign images.
17 SPONSORSHIPS 18 Past Sponsors
19 2019 SPONSORSHIP Logo Placement OPPORTUNITIES
Title Sponsor Presenting Sponsor $50,000 - $100,000 $25,000
• Logo on Sponsor Reel • Logo on Sponsor Reel • Logo on ”Thank You Sponsors” Step and Repeat and Welcome Banner • Logo on ”Thank You Sponsors” Step and Repeat and Welcome Banner (scale by level) (scale by level) • Logo on Website, Hyperlinked to Sponsor (scale by level) • Logo on Website, Hyperlinked to Sponsor (scale by level) • Logo on YouthFest T-Shirt (350+) • Logo on YouthFest T-Shirt (350+) • Logo on Volunteer T-Shirt (225+) • Logo on Volunteer T-Shirt (225+) • Logo on Physical and Digital Ticket (30K+) • Logo on Physical and Digital Ticket (30K+) • Logo on Sponsor Page of 2019 Festival Film Guide (scale by level) • Logo on Sponsor Page of 2019 Festival Film Guide (scale by level) • Logo with Hyperlink on all 2019 SFF E-Blasts and Newsletters (scale by level) • Logo with Hyperlink on all 2019 SFF E-Blasts and Newsletters (scale by level) • Listing in Sponsor Press Release • Listing in Sponsor Press Release • Logo on screen prior to every Moonlight Movie, year-round • Logo on screen prior to every Moonlight Movie, year-round • Logo on Save-the-Date Advertisement and Poster • Logo on Hollywood 11 Venue Wrap
20 2019 SPONSORSHIP Logo Placement OPPORTUNITIES
Signature Sponsor Friends of the Festival $10,000 $5,000
• Logo on Sponsor Reel • Logo on Sponsor Page of 2019 Festival Film Guide • Logo on YouthFest T-Shirt (350+) (scale by level) • Logo on Volunteer T-Shirt (225+) • Logo in Sponsor Press Release • Logo on Sponsor Page of 2019 Festival Film Guide (scale by level) • Logo with Hyperlink on all 2019 SFF E-Blasts and Newsletters (scale by level) • Listing in Sponsor Press Release
Supporters $1,500
• Logo on Sponsor Page of 2019 Festival Film Guide (scale by level)
21 2019 SPONSORSHIP Festival Access OPPORTUNITIES
Title Sponsor Presenting Sponsor $50,000 - $100,000 $25,000
• 8 Tickets to Sponsor & Press Kick-off Reception: Formal Invite to follow • 6 Tickets to Sponsor & Press Kick-off Reception: Formal Invite to follow • 100 Film Vouchers – for staff and client giveaways • 60 Film Vouchers – for staff and client giveaways • 8 Festival ‘Sponsor’ Badges • 6 VIP Tickets to Gala Party • 8 VIP Tickets to Opening Night Film & Party, Gala, and Closing Night Film • 6 Festival ‘Sponsor’ Badges • Priority seating at all Regular, Centerpiece, & Spotlight Screenings • 6 VIP Tickets to Opening Night Film & Party, Gala, and Closing Night Film • Access to the Sponsor & Filmmaker Lounge • Priority seating at all Regular, Centerpiece, & Spotlight Screenings • Advance film selection with SFF Programming team • Access to the Sponsor & Filmmaker Lounge • Member pricing on all Festival screening tickets and events • Advance film selection with SFF Programming team • Member pricing on all Festival merchandise • Member pricing on all Festival screening tickets and events • Tickets to an In Conversation With... Event • Member pricing on all Festival merchandise • When possible, invitations to special behind the scenes talent access at events • Tickets to an In Conversation With... Event • Host private Sponsor screening during the Festival • Host private Sponsorship party
22 2019 SPONSORSHIP Festival Access OPPORTUNITIES
Signature Sponsor Friends of the Festival $10,000 $5,000
• 4 Tickets to Sponsor & Press Kick-off Reception : Formal Invite to follow • 2 Tickets to Sponsor & Press Kick-off Reception: Formal Invite to follow • 20 Film Vouchers – for staff and client giveaways • 10 Film Tickets • 4 VIP Tickets to Gala Party • 2 VIP Tickets to: Opening Night Film & Party and Closing Night Film • 4 Festival ‘Sponsor’ Badges • 2 Festival ‘Sponsor’ Badges • 4 VIP Tickets to Opening Night Film & Party, Gala, and Closing Night Film • Priority seating for Regular and Centerpiece Screenings • Priority seating at all Regular and Centerpiece Screenings • Access to the Sponsor & Filmmaker Lounge • Access to the Sponsor & Filmmaker Lounge • Member pricing on all Festival screening tickets and events (excluding SFF At Lunch With… & • Advance film selection with SFF Programming team President’s Dinner) • Member pricing on all Festival screening tickets and events • Member pricing on all Festival merchandise • Member pricing on all Festival merchandise
Supporters $1,500
• 2 Festival ‘Sponsor’ Badges • 2 VIP ticket to: Opening Night Film & Party • 2 Tickets to Sponsor & Press Kick-off Reception: Formal Invite to follow • Priority seating at all regular Festival screenings • Access to Sponsor & Filmmaker Lounge • Member pricing on all SFF Merchandise & Tickets 23 2019 SPONSORSHIP Advertising OPPORTUNITIES
Title Sponsor $50,000 - $100,000
• 15 second spots in front of spotlight and centerpiece films • Co-branded sidewalk advertising • Exclusive Event Sponsorship - SFF Event- Presented by brand including • Present the Side x Side Female Filmmaker Luncheon • Eye-level placement on red carpet step-and-repeats • Eye-level placement on red carpet step-and-repeats • Double Page Ad in Film Festival Guide • Trademark usage (Official _ of ...) • Logo on website, hyperlinked to sponsor (scale by level) • SFF Campaign trailer credit • Website margin w/link to advertiser site • Ability to distribute samples at events • Slide Ad Inclusion in Moonlight Movie Screenwash • Sample booth at Hollywood 11 • 8 co-branded social media postings (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) • Customized cobranded step and repeat backdrop for red carpet entry • SFF Merchandise (cost per item x 1.5) • Thank you’s from programmers before introduction of each film • Ability to distribute samples in filmmaker, volunteer, sponsor gift bags (500+) • Branded Theater @ Regal • Co-branded merchandise item in filmmaker, sponsor, and volunteer gift bags (500+) • Sponsor Name on all badge lanyards {5,000} • Advertisement in email newsletter • Advertisement trailer on SFF media lounge video interviews {2,000} • Limited Edition film guides at kickoff • Branded in-theater giveaways during SFF screenings (Sponsor can provide gift bags or other • Logo on Save-the-Date advertisements and posters giveaways) • Co-branded ballots for films in competition • Branded cell phone charging station at festival events • Logo on Hollywood 11 Venue Wrap • Vehicle Magnets • Banner Ad Space on Website (Scaled to level, during peak times)
24 2019 SPONSORSHIP Advertising OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsor $25,000
• 15 second spots in front of spotlight and centerpiece films • Slide in pre-show sponsor reel • Full Page Ad inside Film Guide • Website margin w/link to advertiser site • Slide Ad Inclusion in Moonlight Movie Screenwash • SFF Merchandise (cost per item x 1.5) • • Advertisement in email newsletter • Ability to distribute samples in filmmaker, volunteer, and sponsor gift bags (500+) • Co-branded merchandise item in filmmaker, sponsor, and volunteer gift bags (500+) • Belly Banner ad on Website beginning when Box Office opens • 6 co-branded social media postings (Facebook and Twitter) • Co-branded ballots for films in competition • Banner ad space on website (Scaled to level, during peak times) • Co-branded sidewalk advertising • Present the Side x Side Female Filmmaker Luncheon • Trademark usage (Official _ of ...) • Ability to distribute samples at events • Sample booth at Hollywood 11 • Thank you’s from programmers before introduction of each film
25 2019 SPONSORSHIP Advertising OPPORTUNITIES
Signature Sponsor Friends of the Festival $10,000 $5,000
• Half Page (Vertical or Horizontal) • Quarter Page Ad in Film Guide • Website margin w/link to advertiser site • Ability to distribute samples in filmmaker/volunteer/sponsor gift bags (500+) • Slide Ad Inclusion in Moonlight Movie Screenwash • Quarter Page Ad in Film Guide • SFF Merchandise (cost per item x 1.5) • Slide Ad Inclusion in Moonlight Movie Screenwash • 4 co-branded social media postings (Facebook or Twitter) • SFF Merchandise (cost per item x 1.5) • Co-branded ballots for films in competition • Ability to distribute samples in filmmaker, volunteer, sponsor gift bags (500+) • Co-branded merchandise item in filmmaker, sponsor, volunteer gift bags • Banner Ad Space on Website (Scaled to level, during peak times) • Co-branded sidewalk advertising • Sample booth at Hollywood 11 • Thank you’s from programmers before introduction of each film
26 Next Steps
Please review our sponsorship opportunities. Please feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions.
We would love to engage you in next steps to finalize a potential sponsorship agreement and shared timeline for events, advertising schedule, and logo placement.
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