SFF SPONSORS
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING FILM FESTIVAL 2008?
BE PART OF THE VISION
The extraordinary vision of the founders and partners of Salem Film Festival is to provide a culturally enriching celebration of the art of film and filmmaking. This devoted group of individuals has a deep commitment to the power and beauty of this potent medium and believes it to be at once capable of expanding minds and social awareness, as well as altering cultural experiences and historical perspective. They are driven by passion and seek to both inspire and enlighten. Salem Film Festival strives to mix the familiar with the obscure, the domestic with the foreign, the amateur with the professional and provides a cross-generational, cross-cultural experience for a wide variety of people interested in the art and entertainment of film.
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If you have questions or need any further information contact:
Jeff Hart
Lead Fundraiser and Festival Co-Coordinator
jeff@salemfilmfestival.com
503-999-8867
• The Mission
• 2008 FESTIVAL ORGANIZING TEAM LEADERS
• PAST SPONSORS
• EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SPONSOR – $20,000
• PRODUCER SPONSOR– $10,000
• DIRECTOR SPONSOR– $5,000
• Special Film Sponsor– $3,000
• Leading Role Sponsor– $2,500
• Official Sponsor– $1500
• Star Sponsor– $1,000
• Youth/Amateur Program Summary
• Youth/Amateur Gold Sponsor– $5,000
• Youth/Amateur Silver Sponsor– $2,500
• Host Film Sponsor- $500
• Assistant Director Sponsor– $500
• 2nd Assistant Director Sponsor– $250
• Supporting Role Contributions
• Summary of Sponsorships
THE MISSION
The mission of the Salem Film Festival is to bring exceptional films and filmmakers to Salem for the purpose of showcasing independent film talent, providing educational opportunities for amateur and student filmmakers, fostering film appreciation in the community, strengthening the local economy, and improving Salem’s quality of life. Our goal is to celebrate the art of film by creating a dynamic forum for artistic, social and cultural awareness in the community. We hope to encourage the appreciation of international film, to cultivate a vibrant local film community of viewers and filmmakers alike, and to provide a platform for independent filmmakers to debut their ideas and grow their careers through networking and showcasing their work.
2008 FESTIVAL ORGANIZING TEAM LEADERS
• Loretta Miles – Owner of Salem Cinema, Co-Coordinator and Lead Programmer
• Jeff Hart – Co-Owner of Allied Video Productions, Co-Coordinator and Lead Fundraiser
• Steve Martin – Executive Director of the The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Budget Chair
THANK YOU PAST SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS AND THE COMMUNITY!
Due to the generous support of businesses, foundations, individuals and the community, the Salem Film Festival has a great record of success.
Our record of success in 2006 and 2007
• A Total of 6 Days of Festivities in 3 Venues, all within 3 Blocks in Downtown Salem
• 44 Feature Films shown, 9 Panel Discussions, and 133 Shorts
• 42 Indie Filmmakers from the U.S., Canada, Australia
• Over 7,000 in attendance from all over Oregon
• Estimated local economic impact during festival - over $125,000
• Festival received over $88,000 in sponsorships from local businesses
• Festival received over $52,000 in foundation grants
• Superior films of only the Highest Quality selected for exhibition
• State of the art film and video projection and presentation
• Popular Gala Party
• Excellent Newspaper coverage
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SPONSOR – $20,000
One Sponsorship Available
• Exclusive recognition on the cover of the Film Festival Program, which will be distributed in the Statesman Journal to over 110,000 households and to thousands of festival audience members
• Three quarter page ad inside the Film Festival Program
• Quarter page article in the Film Festival Program about your business, your commitment to the community and your involvement in the festival
• Name and largest logo prominently featured first in all promotional and advertising materials including posters, printed programs, newspaper, and radio
• Name and largest logo prominently featured on the Festival’s website with a direct link to your own website
• Signage in all three venues throughout the festival
• Prominent video recognition prior to every classic and silent film shown in Wednesday Film Series beginning February 2008, at The Historic Elsinore Theatre
• Exclusive recognition as sponsor of the Opening Night Filmmaker Welcome at The Historic Elsinore Theatre on April 18, 2008 with an opportunity to speak about your business and involvement in the festival.
• Prominent video and verbal recognition prior to every film block shown at The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem Cinema and Grand Theater throughout the Film Festival weekend
• Verbal recognition at each panel discussion and workshop
• Twelve VIP passes to all events, films, panel discussions, workshops and classes
PRODUCER SPONSOR– $10,000
One Sponsorship Available
• All the benefits of the Director Sponsor (see below) with these upgrades:
• Half page ad inside the Film Festival Program
• A one sixteenth page article in the Film Festival Program about your business, your commitment to the community and involvement in the festival
• Name and large logo prominently featured in all promotional and advertising materials including posters, printed programs, newspaper, and radio
• Name and large logo prominently featured on the Film Festival’s website with a direct link to your website
• Ten VIP passes to all events, films, panel discussions, workshops and classes
DIRECTOR SPONSOR– $5,000
One Sponsorship Available
• Prominent recognition as a Director Sponsor in the Film Festival Program, which will be distributed in the Statesman Journal to over 110,000 households and to thousands of festival audience members
• Quarter page ad in the Film Festival Program
• A feature article in the Film Festival Program highlighting your company’s commitment to the community and involvement in the festival
• Name and logo included in other promotional materials such as posters and flyers
• Name and logo featured on the Festival’s website with a direct link to your own website
• Signage in all three venues throughout the festival
• Video recognition prior to every classic and silent film shown at the Wednesday Evening Film Series at the Historic Elsinore Theatre beginning in February 2008
• Video and verbal recognition prior to every film block shown at The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem Cinema and Grand Theater throughout the Film Festival weekend, and verbal recognition at each panel discussion and workshop
• Six VIP passes to all events, films, panel discussions, workshops and classes
Special Film Sponsor– $3,000
The Exclusive Sponsor of a single feature film in the festival
• All the benefits of the Leading Role Sponsor (see below) with these upgrades:
• Text in the program next to the film description “Special Film Sponsor: Your Business Name”
• Text on website before film description, “Special Film Sponsor: Your Business Name” and a direct link to your own website
• Film Night: two minutes to talk about your business and the importance of your services
• Four VIP passes to all events, films, panel discussions, workshops and classes
Leading Role Sponsor– $2,500
• Recognition as a Leading Role Sponsor in the Film Festival Program, which will be distributed in the Statesman Journal to over 110,000 households and to thousands of festival audience members
• Sixteenth page ad in the Film Festival Program
• A short feature article in the Film Festival Program highlighting your company’s involvement in the festival
• Name featured on the Festival’s web-site with a direct link to your own website
• Video recognition prior to every classic and silent film shown at the Wednesday Evening Film Series at the Historic Elsinore Theatre beginning in January 2008
• Video and verbal recognition prior to every film block shown at The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem Cinema and Grand Theater throughout the Film Festival weekend
• Four VIP passes to all events, films, panel discussions, workshops and classes
Official Sponsor– $1500
• Special opportunities to promote your business during the festival through give-aways, discount coupons, or other means
• Special prominent signage throughout all festival venues which include “Official” Title and logo
• Name included in the sponsor page of the Salem Film Festival program, which will be distributed to over 110,000 households in the Statesman Journal and to thousands of festival audience members
• Name featured on the Film Festival’s website with a direct link to your own website
• Video recognition prior to every classic and silent film shown at the Wednesday Evening Film Series at the Historic Elsinore Theatre beginning in February 2008
• Video and verbal recognition prior to every film block shown at The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem Cinema and Grand Theater throughout the Film Festival weekend
• Two VIP passes to all events, films, panel discussions, workshops and classes
Examples:
Official Restaurant for 2008 Salem Film Festival
Official Travel Agent for 2008 Salem Film Festival
Official Winery for 2008 Salem Film Festival
Star Sponsor– $1,000
• Recognition as a Star Sponsor in the Film Festival Program, which will be distributed to over 110,000 households in the Statesman Journal and to thousands of festival audience members
• Name featured on the Festival’s website with a direct link to your own website
• Video recognition prior to every classic and silent film shown at the Wednesday Evening Film Series at the Historic Elsinore Theatre beginning in February 2008
• Video and verbal recognition prior to every film block shown at The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem Cinema and Grand Theater throughout the Film Festival weekend
• Two VIP passes to all events, films, panel discussions, workshops and classes
Youth/Amateur Program Summary
The Salem Film Festival Youth/Amateur events will begin on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. A Youth/Amateur Competition, as well as film screenings and panel discussions created to appeal to high school and college students, will kick off this popular component of the Festival. This YAC program is intended to inspire young people and encourage them to further explore their own artistic capabilities and the variety of paths into the industry of multimedia production. Students and young amateur filmmakers will be introduced to the personal stories of industry experts who will provide insights into the field. The Youth/Amateur program will also offer an opportunity for these young filmmakers to have their original works shown before the public.
Professionals in the fields of media creation and production will participate in panel discussions to further educate and enlighten amateur filmmakers in the workings of the industry. A panel of judges will select the best short videos submitted for competition by student and amateur filmmakers in the following categories: Non-Fiction, Fiction, Abstract/Artistic, Highlights Reel, 72 Hour Project, Public Service Announcement, Commercial, Best Special FX or Motion Graphics. The top three winners in each category will be honored in an awards ceremony at the Historic Elsinore Theatre on Saturday, April 21. Their films will be shown on the big screen before a live audience.
Youth/Amateur Gold Sponsor– $5,000
Supports Youth/Amateur Filmmakers and Filmmaker Prizes
One Sponsorship Available
• All the benefits of the Youth/Amateur Silver Sponsor (see below) with these upgrades:
• Naming and presentation opportunity for an individual student/amateur award
• Two minutes to talk about your business and importance of your services at the Youth/Amateur screening and award ceremony on April 19, 2008 at the Historic Elsinore Theatre
• A quarter page ad in the Film Festival Program
• Six VIP passes to all events, films, panel discussions, and workshops
Youth/Amateur Silver Sponsor– $2,500
• Recognition as a Youth/Amateur Sponsor in the Film Festival Program, which will be distributed in the Statesman Journal to over 110,000 households and to thousands of festival audience members
• A one sixteenth page ad in the Film Festival Program
• A short feature article in the Film Festival Program highlighting your company’s support of the student/amateur portion of the festival
• Name featured on the Film Festival’s website with a direct link to your own website
• Video recognition prior to every classic and silent film shown at the Wednesday Evening Film Series
at the Historic Elsinore Theatre beginning in February 2008
• Prominent audio recognition prior to every Youth/Amateur panel discussion and educational presentation
• Prominent audio recognition and signage at the Historic Elsinore Theatre during the Youth/Amateur film screenings and award ceremony on April 19, 2008
• Video and verbal recognition prior to every film block shown at The Historic Elsinore Theatre,
Salem Cinema and Grand Theater throughout the Film Festival weekend
• Four VIP passes to all events, films, panel discussions, and workshops
Host Film Sponsor- $500
Host of a single feature film by a business, individual, couple or family
• Text in the program next to the film description “Host Film Sponsor: Your Business Name or Personal Name”
• Text on website before film description, “Host Film Sponsor: Your Business Name or Personal Name” and a direct link to your own website
• Pair of Day passes (Saturday or Sunday)
Assistant Director Sponsor– $500
• Name included in the sponsor page of the Salem Film Festival program, which will be distributed in the Statesman Journal to over 110,000 households and to thousands of festival audience members
• Name featured on the Film Festival’s website with a direct link to your own website
• Pair of Day passes (Saturday or Sunday)
2nd Assistant Director Sponsor– $250
• Name included in the sponsor page of the Salem Film Festival program, which will be distributed in the Statesman Journal to over 110,000 households and to thousands of festival audience members
• Name featured on the Film Festival’s website
Supporting Role Contributions
Cash, Donations or In Kind Contributions $100, $50, $25
Donate cash, gift certificates, merchandise or services to be given to guest filmmakers or used to support festival events and activities. Contribution examples include cash, wine, food, restaurant vouchers, gift cards, catering, venue decorations.
• Name included in the sponsor page of the Salem Film Festival program, which will be distributed in the Statesman Journal to over 110,000 households and to thousands of festival audience members
• Name featured on the film festival’s website
The Festival could not exist without our generous Sponsors.
Please consider being a part of the 2008 Salem Film Festival!
Summary of Sponsorships
Executive Producer Sponsor ~ $20,000
Producer Sponsor ~ $10,000
Director Sponsor ~ $5,000
Youth /Amateur Gold Sponsor ~ $5,000
Special Film Sponsor ~ $3,000
Leading Role Sponsor ~ $2,500
Youth / Amateur Silver Sponsor ~ $2500
Official Sponsor ~ $1,500
Star Sponsor ~ $1,000
Host Film Sponsor ~ $500
Assistant Director Sponsor ~ $500
2nd Assistant Director Sponsor ~ $250
Supporting Role Contributions ~ $100, $50, $25
Checks can be made out to “Salem Film Festival” and mailed to:
Salem Film Festival
c/o Historic Elsinore Theatre
170 High Street SE
Salem, OR 97301
