PREFF 2026 Sponsorship Deck

17 PUERTO RICO EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL TH

17mo Festival de Cine Europeo de Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN FINE ARTS MIRAMAR & OTHER VENUES

4-12 NOV. 2026 SPONSORSHIP DECK

ABOUT US THE PU E RTO RICO EU RO PE A N FI LM FE S TI VA L IS...

• The leading European cultural event in Puerto Rico, supported by embassies and consulates, as well as local and international institutions.

• A hub for cinematic exchange, connecting Europe, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and the Americas.

• A platform with wide cultural reach, offering year-round programs that encourage learning, creative exchange, and community participation.

• A champion of local talent, via the acclaimed Cortadito short film program and film industry-focused events.

• Curator and organizer of screenings for school, universities, and community organizations on the island and beyond.

• A unique and important cultural fixture in Puerto Rico, since 2010, with over 5,500 in-person attendees annually and 1 million media reach.

OUR MISSION PREFF connects Puerto Rico, Europe, and the Americas through the international language of film, guided by the following principles: • Presenting outstanding European cinema, through carefully curated programming • Encouraging relevant, meaningful cultural exchange and international dialogue • Fostering the creative work of Puerto Rican filmmakers • Creating unique opportunities for collaboration and professional growth • Promoting curated, high-quality cinema as a collective, enriching experience

FOUNDING ORGANIZATION Based in San Juan, Alliance Française of Puerto Rico is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, that provides French-language classes for all age groups, offers testing for internationally recognized certification, and provides study opportunities in France. As the island’s foremost center for French language and culture, AFPR hosts a variety of events that foster cross-cultural exchange and education.

THE L ASTEST EDITIONS 15 T H & 16 T H FESTIVAL EDITIONS VIDEO R ECA PS Relive the magic of PREFF through highlight videos that capture the festival’s key milestones, strong audience engagement, and lasting cultural impact.

PREFF’s 15th edition (Nov. 13-21, 2024)

PREFF’s 16th edition Nov. 5-12025)

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EDITION BY THE NUMBERS

8

Days of theatrical screenings at Fine Arts Miramar

450

Guests & VIPs at Opening Night celebration

55+

Film presentations on 3 screens

15+

Participating European embassies & consulates

7,000+

Festival Attendees

IMPACT OF PREFF 2025

6

Original Puerto Rican short films produced and presented in competition (CORTADITO)

19

Industry events and activities with professional guests

15+

Presentations with discussions throughout the year (NOCHES DE CINE Y CINE PASAJE)

2.5+

Million media impressions & audience reach

10+

Presentations across Puerto Rico and the U.S. (CINE GIRA)

1,000+ Children and young people reached through educational film screenings (FESTINEMA JUNIOR)

PREFF’S 17TH EDITION CALENDAR OFFICI A L FE STI VA L WE E K Kicking off with Opening Night, the Festival presents 8 days of European and international co-production film screenings, alongside panel discussions, filmmaker Q&As, and cultural events. The week comes to a grand finale with the announcement of the 2026 Cortadito winners during our Closing Night celebration.

OPE N ING N IG HT

NOV E M B E R 4 , 2 0 2 6 Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, San Juan

M A IN FILM PROG R A M NOV E M B E R 5 –11, 2 0 2 6

Caribbean Cinemas, Fine Arts Miramar San Juan

AWA RDS N IG HT

NOV E M B E R 12 , 2 0 2 6 Casa de España, Old San Juan

E DUCATION A L SCRE E N ING S NOV E M B E R 5 ,6 , 9,10 & 11, 2 0 2 6 Caribbean Cinemas, Fine Arts Miramar, San Juan

PREFF 2026 - 2027 PROGRAMS CALENDAR CORTA DITO

PUERTO RICO SHORT FILM COMPETITION

CO RTA D ITO FI LM L A B FEBRUARY– OCTOBER 2026 Initiative for the development of local film talent and the production of new Puerto Rican short films.

S H O RT S I N CO M PE TITIO N NOVEMBER 5 -11, 2026 Caribbean Cinemas, Fine Arts Miramar, San Juan

FESTINE M A JUNIOR 13TH FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE NOVEMBER 2026 - MARCH 2027

This unique educational initiative features a selection of subtitled French films for children and teens curated in collaboration with the Institut Français and the Alliance Française’s National U.S. Coordinator. Over 1,000 students from public and private schools across the island are invited to attend at no charge.

Their experience is enhanced by educational guides created in collaboration with the Alliance Française of Paris.

CI N E M A FOR TH E COM M U N IT Y YEAR-ROUND SCREENINGS THAT FOSTER CULTURAL DIALOGUE, ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING

CI N E G I R A I FI LM TOUR NOVIEMBER 2026 - JUNE 2027 PREFF brings high-quality cinema to Puerto Rico’s communities.

CI N E PASA J E I PAS S AG E TO CI N E M A THROUGHOU T THE Y E AR Thematic screenings tailored for local universities.

CO N V E RCI N E , COU RS E S & M O RE THROUGHOU T THE Y E AR CINE GIRA AT LA GOYCO COMMUNITY CENTER, SAN JUAN | JAN. 12, 2025

Special talks, workshops, and learning opportunities designed to bring audiences and creators together.

MUCH MORE THAN FILMS...

PREFF IS A Y E A R- ROU N D CU LTU R A L PL ATFORM WITH M U LTI PLE PROG R A M S AND INITIATIVES.

FILM SCREENINGS

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

E U RO PE A N FI LM S H OWCAS E

FESTI N E M A JUN IO R

CO RTA DITO

A unique spotlight on European film premieres and other special screenings during the official Festival Week

French Film Festival for Youth presented at no cost to students from participating schools

Signature annual competition that supports the creation of original short films by Puerto Rican filmmakers

FI LM N I G HT S

CI N E PAS A J E

FO RU M

Monthly presentations of French cinema held at the Alliance Française of Puerto Rico

European film program for local universities to inspire critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning

TH E M ATI C S E R I E S

CL AS S E S & WO R KS H O PS

Year-around curated film series exploring relevant current themes

Special classes and sessions for cinephiles and curious audiences alike

Talks and workshops for film professionals, designed to spark collaboration and creative exchange

IT’S A MULTIFACETED CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY OUTREACH

SOCIAL EVENTS

CI N E G I R A

G A L AS

The Festival’s traveling program brings free screenings to communities across Puerto Rico.

VIP evenings and signature celebrations that mark the Festival’s greatest moments

S PECI A L CO LL A BO R ATI O N S

E V E NT S

Tailored partnerships that connect films and filmmakers with audiences who may have limited access to cultural programming

Relaxed, welcoming occasions that connect filmmakers, partners, special guests, and attendees

CO N V E RCI N E Thematic creenings and guided discussions designed to spark meaningful group conversation

ROMERÍA, DIR. CARLA SIMÓN (SPAIN)

EUROPEAN FILM SHOWCASE

FILM SCREENINGS

EUROPEAN FILM SHOWCASE PREFF brings the best of European cinema to Puerto Rico, with exclusive big-screen premieres, guest artists, and a carefully curated lineup developed in collaboration with participating embassies, consulates, and cultural institutions.

Top Films from the 2024 Festival: FANON (France, Luxembourg, Canada), DIAMANTI (Italy), SIRÂT (France, Spain), MIROIRS NO.3 (Germany)

E U RO PE A N & FR A N CO PH O N E S PO N SO RS O F PRE FF ’S 16 T H E D ITIO N | 2 0 2 5 Embassy of the Czech Republic Washington, DC

FILM SCREENINGS

EUROPEAN FILM SHOWCASE A JOURN E Y TH ROUG H TH E LE N S OF EUROPE A N CIN E M A : • Award-winning films from Cannes, Berlin, Venice, San Sebastián & other top festivals • Co-productions between Europe and other regions that offer global perspectives • An array of cinematic genres—including selections for children and families • Plots that explore issues facing contemporary society and current challenges

CIN E M A N IG HT S & TH E M ATIC S E RIE S On the first Friday of each month at the Alliance Française of Puerto Rico, PREFF hosts free screenings of French and Francophone films with Spanish subtitles. The Festival also collaborates with European and local institutions to organize special events featuring acclaimed European films and Puerto Rican productions.

¡PUM! DIR. KEMEL JAMIS | BEST SHORT FILM, CORTADITO 2025

CORTADITO PUE RTO RICA N S HORT FILM COM PE TITION

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CORTADITO PROV IDING A S HOWCAS E FOR LOCA L TA LE NT PREFF’s short film competition continues to grow and forge new creative links between Puerto Rico, Europe, and North America—while supporting the production and visibility of captivating, original work.

• Between March and October, Cortadito Film Lab offers training and specialized consulting for six new Puerto Rican short film projects.

• Competition 2026: An international jury will award prizes to new short films produced before the Festival.

• Continuous screening of short films from the Cortadito Retrospective catalog – upcoming events in 2026 at Rollins College – Orlando, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, New York Latino Film Festival, etc.

CORTADITO 2025 AWARD WINNERS In 2025, Cortadito Film Lab received support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Cortadito partners MORIVIVÍ DIR. VALERIA GONZÁLEZ (2025)

MASTERTALK WITH THE DIRECTORS LORRAINE JONES, RAY FIGUEROA GLORIMAR MARRERO AND MARIANA EMMANUELLI

INDUSTRY FORUM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INDUSTRY FORUM CON N ECTING INTE RN ATION A L FILM S ECTORS PREFF’s professional platform fosters dialogue and collaboration between the audiovisual and creative industries in Europe, Puerto Rico, and the Americas.

• Launched in 2022, the Industry Forum supports co-productions and creative exchange.

• Master classes, online pitching sessions & in-person seminars with industry experts • 2026 Vision: Connecting European and Puerto Rican film talents, industries, and markets

MASTERTALK WITH FRENCH PRODUCER AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR CLARA MARQUARDT

CINE GIRA AT FRUTOS DEL GUACABO, MANATÍ, JANUARY 2024

FILM TOUR

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

CINE GIRA I FILM TOUR TAKING THE FESTIVAL THROUGHOUT PUERTO RICO & BEYOND PREFF’s Cine Gira takes European and Puerto Rican cinema to local and diaspora communities with limited access to year-round high-quality cultural programming or contemporary Puerto Rican cinema, offering free screenings and in-person conversations with filmmakers.

• This traveling program extends the Festival beyond its main week, reaching audiences across Puerto Rico’s archipelago— and even in the continental United States.

• Cities & Municipalities Served: Adjuntas, Gurabo, Ponce, Morovis, Manatí, Humacao, Culebra, Mayagüez, Miami, etc.

CINE GIRA AT LA GOYCO COMMUNITY CENTER, SAN JUAN | JAN. 12, 2025

FESTINEMA JUNIOR IN FINE ARTS MIRMAR, NOVEMBER 2025

FESTINEMA JUNIOR

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH

EDUCATION

FESTINEMA JUNIOR CINEMA TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION For over 13 years, PREFF’s landmark educational program has brought French-language films to thousands of children and students across Puerto Rico.

• A special partnership with Alliance Française’s National U.S. Coordinator and the Institut Français • Free screenings of French-language films from the Institut Français with subtitles in Spanish, for audiences ages 4 to 18 • Enriched by educational materials prepared by the Alliance Française of Paris and guided discussions, integrating cinema as a learning tool • A one-of-a-kind cultural and educational experience in Puerto Rico, with morning screenings during school hours • Special school visits in rural and non-metropolitan areas through the Festinema Cine Gira program

CIN E M A FOR FA M ILIE S Evening screenings featuring Festinema titles and other European films, curated for children and their families to enjoy together.

FRENCH INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

CINE PASAJE JUNE 2024

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

EDUCATION

CINE PASAJE I A PASSAGE TO CINEMA CINE PASAJE & OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PREFF extends far beyond its core Festival week with year-round programming that uses cinema as a tool for learning, critical engagement, and cultural exchange.

• Cine Pasaje: University-oriented European film series that encourage critical thinking, interdisciplinary discussion, and dialogue on topics such as history, ethics, and contemporary society • ConVerCine: Guided screenings and discussions led by the Festival team, using film as a catalyst to spark deeper conversations • Film Courses: Specialized workshops exploring cinematic movements, visual styles, and the work of independent filmmakers • Other Activities: Monthly Cinema Nights, a weekly blog featuring film news and reviews, and other special initiatives

SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO PUERTO RICAN FILMMAKER MARCOS ZURINAGA - PREFF 2025 OPENING NIGHT

SPECIAL EVENTS & GUESTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS&&GUESTS GUESTS UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS Outside the screening rooms, the Festival offers exclusive events and convivial receptions to be enjoyed by Festival participants.

Each year, PREFF’s film screenings are elevated by a calendar of special events and receptions.

These memorable occasions bring together sponsors, collaborators, institutional representatives, audiences, and film professionals—and feature a lineup of special guests.

For the 2026 edition, PREFF will host two VIP events, along with themed receptions presented in partnership with European and Puerto Rican sponsors and cultural institutions.

O PE N I NG N IG HT

TH E M ATIC E V E NT S

VIP reception, welcoming address & opening night film premiere

Presented by AFPR with support from European & Puerto Rican partners

NOV ENBER 4, 2026 Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, San Juan

NOV EMBER 5 -11, 2026 Caribbean Cinemas, Fine Arts Miramar, San Juan

ANTOINE DE MARSILY, FRENCH HONORARY CONSUL IN PUERTO RICO, WELCOMED GUESTS AND DELIVERED REMARKS DURING PREFF 2025 OPENING NIGHT.

CLOSING NIGHT AND CORTADITO AWARDS CEREMONY AT CASA DE ESPAÑA

SPECIAL EVENTS

FILM TRIBUTES AND AWARDS AWA RDS N IG HT

H O N O RE E S & S PECI A L GU E S T S

Closing ceremony and presentation of the Cortadito 2026 awards

The Festival will welcome both international and Puerto Rican guests of honor. In the spirit of cultural exchange, Festival audiences will have the opportunity to engage with these guests through panel discussions, artist talks, and special receptions.

NOVEMBER 12, 2026 Casa de España

AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM – ¡PUM! CORTADITO 2025

DIRECTOR JACOBO MORALES, PREFF 2025 HONOREE

FESTIVAL AUDIENCE & VENUES

FESTIVAL AUDIENCE As it has grown, PREFF has expanded its reach across multiple programs and platforms—drawing large, enthusiastic audiences through diverse events and communication channels.

AU D I A N CE PRO FI LE • Culturally engaged individuals with high educational backgrounds and international travel experience • Local and international professionals and entrepreneurs • Puerto Rico’s creative sector and cultural producers • Film and entertainment industry professionals • Urban tastemakers and influencers • University professors and students • School-age audiences through Festinema Junior • Culturally active expats and seniors

7,000+ in-person attendees

9 days of film programming & visibility

1,000+ guests at VIP and special events

16,000+ social media followers

1,800+ newsletter subscribers

FESTIVAL VENUES PREFF takes place at cultural venues and academic institutions in San Juan and surrounding areas—reinforcing its role as a premier arts event in Puerto Rico.

• Caribbean Cinemas – Fine Arts Miramar: San Juan’s premier art house cinema serves as the Festival’s maincvenue during premiere week, with daily screenings, talks, and filmmaker appearances • Alliance Française de Puerto Rico: PREFF’s institutional home and the site of monthly Cinema Nights, professional meetings, and community events • Past participating venues: Museo de Arte y Diseño de Miramar (MADMi), Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR), Casa de España, University of Puerto Rico, and more

16TH EDITION OPENING NIGHT COCKTAIL AT MAPR

FESTIVAL AUDIENCE TURNOUT AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF FINE ARTS MIRAMAR

SPONSOR & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PREFF offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities.

SPONSORSHIP TIERS PRESENTING

$60,000

Our top-tier partnership offers premium visibility, including naming rights recognition in the Festival’s official title.

STAR

$40,000

DIAMOND

$25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000

PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE FRIEND

$2,500 $1,000

PA RTN E RS H I PS Tailored partnerships and in-kind contributions are also available for companies in a variety of sectors. Past collaborations have included: • Media and marketing

• Travel agencies

• Restaurants and catering

• Wine and spirits

Please contact us for details on current partnership opportunities.

SPONSOR & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSOR BENEFITS PREFF sponsors, partners, and collaborators enjoy a variety of benefits designed to maximize brand visibility and provide privileged access to Festival events. Sponsorship packages may include the following: CO M M E RCI A L & A D PL ACE M E NT S

B R A N D V I S I B I LIT Y

• Commercial spots and static advertising before all Festival screenings (45+ showings at Fine Arts Miramar) • Digital banner display in the Fine Arts Miramar lounge area • Dedicated ad space in the digital Festival program • Personalized sponsor letter in the program (Exclusive benefit for to Diamond and Presenting sponsors)

• Sponsor logo displayed before all Festival screenings at Caribbean Cinemas and community events • Logo featured in the official Festival trailer, aired on TV and in Caribbean Cinemas during the Festival • Logo placement on printed promotional materials (flyers, posters, etc.)

D IG ITA L PRO M OTIO N • Banner and logo placement on the Festival website • Social media and newsletter mentions as part of the promotional campaign

FE S TI VA L ACCE S S • Passes and tickets for Festival screenings and special events • Invitations to VIP receptions and partner gatherings

A D PL ACE M E NT The Festival also offers à la carte ad placements, including: • Commercials screened before select films • Ads in the digital Festival catalog Please contact us for the 2026 advertising rate card.

To see available sponsor benefits by tier, see the Sponsorship Benefit Table. Customized packages can also be tailored to your company’s marketing goals and needs.

In-kind collaborations are arranged individually based on the nature of the service or product.

Marie Bucourt Executive Director, Alliance Française Puerto Rico marie.bucourt@afpuertorico.org Federico Olivieri, PhD Executive Director, Puerto Rico European Film Festival folivieri.fce@afpuertorico.org Website: festivaldecineeuropeo.com

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE PUERTO RICO Calle Rosario 206, San Juan, PR 00911 1-787-722-3174 | info@afpuertorico.org | afpuertorico.org