strategic partnerships MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL O C TO B E R 6 - 1 6 , 2 0 2 2
For over 40 years, the eleven-day Mill Valley Film Festival has attracted the most celebrated and talented industry elite, with a program ranging from Hollywood premieres to the top international and independent films. Set against the backdrop of scenic Northern California, the world renowned festival has become a destination event each fall and a major milestone on the Academy Award season.
Last year, over 50 Academy Award nominations were given to actors, films and filmmakers that came to the festival.
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social purpose Mill Valley Film Festival believes that film has the power to inspire and activate. Sponsors support social purpose movements:
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Gender-equity initiative, Mind the Gap, is committed to having 50% female directors at MVFF in 2020. mindthegapinfilm.com
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LGBTQ and Spanish Language film focuses
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ihT s lm played at the iM ll a V lley Film e F stival should be required viewing o f r every parent, teacher and school policy maker. MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL
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customized activation Thanks again for doing such a fantastic job giving (Wells Fargo) visibility during the Festival. I was blown away by the exposure and integration.
The Mill Valley Film Festival is renowned for having a very engaged, intelligent audience. It’s an iconic event to be able to support.
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For companies, the Mill Valley Film Festival is the place to be! The turnout that they get, and the incredible audiences - we want to be a part of that! D I R E C TO R O F P U B L I C I T Y PA C I F I C G A S & E L E C T R I C
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MVFF is covered by more than 30 national, regional, and local media partners:
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to MVFF sponsorship MVFF offers a vast variety of opportunities to address specific target groups including affluent members, B2B clientele, press, fans and more. Additionally, you can become the partner of one of the festival’s sections or initiatives. The MVFF sponsorship department provides support to create customized turn-key activations, and integration into marketing and advertising campaigns.
We will be happy to assist you with the development of a tailor-made concept for a distinguishable representation of your brand at the MVFF. Contact Partnerships
To learn more about Corporate Partnerships, please contact Beau Blanchard, Corporate Development Manager at 415-526-5836 or bblanchard@cafilm.org
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SPONSOR BENEFITS PRINT & VENUES
FESTIVAL CIRCLE $15,000
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Rafael Marquee: Run of Festival
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IN-KIND MEDIA BENEFITS
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