2022 Prize Foundation Sponsor Book

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ABOUT THE PRIZE CONVERTING CULTURE INTO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT As the success of the Prize Foundation continues, Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana will become a mecca of economic activity and a beacon for the Creative Class. Prize has the proven capability and track record of attracting filmmakers, entrepreneurs, musicians, performers, writers, craftspeople, and other motivated individuals to our community. Some have even found a new home in Shreveport. We are more than just a series of events and festivals; we are an engine for economic activity, a spark for community engagement, and a driver for the growth and prosperity that will help make Shreveport the next entrepreneurial and Creative destination in the United States.

YOUR MISSION (SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT) Join the Prize Foundation to promote economic growth, workforce development, youth job training, Creative Class entrepreneurial business build-out, and increased tourism through education, entrepreneurship, conferences, contests, and festivals in Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana.

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WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO EVOLVING CREATIVES, ENGAGING CONSUMERS, AND BUILDING A COMMUNITY

The true test of any community is its willingness to be open to new ideas, new people, new cultures, and new opportunities. Encouraging and enabling citizens to engage in activities which broaden their view of what is possible is key to building a community that is both more tolerant and more ambitious.

By expanding our cultural boundaries and experiences together, we can nurture a new identity that empowers locals to reach their full potential and attracts others to this area to do the same. We believe this will make us the city and community we were meant to be.

BIG GOALS FOR 2022

INVIGORATE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MENTORSHIP WITH NATIONAL PROFESSIONALS

CULTIVATE A MARKET FOR A CREATIVE ECONOMY

Between 20 and 30% of the Caddo Parish economy is considered to be held by the Creative Class. Our economy needs these entrepreneurs to succeed. The Prize model invigorates this much-needed sector in Northwest Louisiana by creating incentives for local creators to step up their game while inviting artists from across the world to fill our 21st century market needs.

In order to bring the highest level of engagement and knowledge about their economic opportunity, we invite mentors from across the globe to educate and elevate our Creatives through workshops, roundtables, and one-on-one connections, ensuring our community’s Creative Entrepreneurs are receiving the best and most current industry guidance.

Without a knowledgeable customer base driving demand for the products and services that Creative Entrepreneurs bring to the market, we leave economic gains on the table.

By inviting the community to participate in creative consumption through our events, we can increase the number of discerning customers ready to engage with the economy.

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A DECADE OF IMPACT 2012

INCEPTION OF LOUISIANA FILM PRIZE AND PRIZE FOUNDATION - Over 80 film teams converge on Shreveport to compete for the largest cash prize for a short film on Earth.

- 600 attendees are welcomed at the inaugural Prize Fest.

2013

ADDITION OF MUSIC PRIZE COMPETITION - First Music Prize winner is AJ Haynes. Her band, Seratones, named among best of SXSW 2019 by Rolling Stone.

- Music and Film education sessions added to the annual lineup.

- Over 1,100 attendees are welcomed to the second Prize Fest.

2014

CREATION OF STARTUP PRIZE ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETITION - 92 Startups and 145 entrepreneurs are trained by local and national business mentors in its first year.

- Music Prize becomes Grammy-affiliated and attracts celebrity judges like Jerry Harrison of The Talking Heads.

- CinemaBlend.com writes article “How the Louisiana Film Prize Can Transform An Indie Filmmaker’s Career.”

2015

SERVING UP A FOOD PRIZE CULINARY COMPETITION - Inaugural Food Prize competition invites five local chefs to cook live before an audience of hundreds.

- Annual participation passes 100 filmmakers, 60 bands, 160 entrepreneurs, and 2,300 festival attendees.

- MTV.com writes article “We’re Calling it Now: The Next Big Filmmaker is Coming from [Film Prize].”

2016

ECONOMIC IMPACT EXCEEDS $12 MILLION - With over 125 filmmaking teams, 85 regional music submissions, 200 entrepreneurs, and over 3,000 festival attendees, Prize reaches new audiences which travel from New Orleans, Dallas, Austin, Jackson and as far away as Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, and Seattle to attend Prize Fest.

- Conservative five-year total economic impact surpasses $12 million.

2017

INTRODUCTION OF FILM PRIZE JUNIOR STUDENT COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL - 48 teams and 170+ students from 15 NWLA High Schools create short films for Film Prize Junior competition.

- Film Prize crosses 600 teams since 2012, collectively making the equivalent of over 50 feature films.

- Prize Fest attendance breaks 3,700 and uses eight downtown venues for screenings, concerts, food and more.

2018

HIGHLIGHTING NEW CULTURE WITH TACO WARS HISPANIC FOOD CELEBRATION - Inaugural Taco Wars draws 3,500+ attendees, featuring 12 local taquerias, delivering over $20,000 to local business.

- Film Prize Junior becomes state-wide competition, welcoming south Louisiana to join the competition in Shreveport.

- New economic impact study of Prize Foundation crosses $20 million since its inception.

2019

CULTIVATION OF A COMMUNITY - Prize Fest passes 5,000 attendees. Mentor list includes internationally-renowned chefs, filmmakers, and musicians.

- Three new local restaurants have been started by Food Prize chefs after their participation in our competition.

- Introduction of Fashion Prize competition - a regional call for designers to compete for a New York mentorship.

2020

PERSEVERING THROUGH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC - Prize pivots to online streaming, creating free movie nights and PrizeCast, a daily show with over 300,000 streams.

- All festival events from Film Prize Junior to Prize Fest moves online with 100,000 unique streams of festival content.

- Most diverse winner pool in Prize history, including Film Prize’s first woman winner and first Black fashion winner.

2021

BACK IN THE STREETS - Expanded our national reach and mentorship through our newly formed online presence.

- Expanded Prize Fest to two weekends and created a world class experience.

2022

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE - Focusing in health-based startups and featuring an in-person health conference for Startup Prize.

- Expanding our Prize Fest programming to New Mexico.

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FILM PRIZE

PROGRAM STATS - 900+ teams since 2012

- $10M in production spending

THE ORIGINAL PRIZE COMPETITION

- Creatives relocated to SBC

Our vision for a better community started with the largest annual cash prize for a short film on Earth. To compete, filmmakers can create their short film anywhere in Louisiana. If they film in Caddo Parish, they can win $50,000. In partnership with Louisiana Economic Development (LED), the contest is statewide. Twenty films are selected and screened at Prize Fest where the audience and a panel of judges select the winner. The Top 5 films receive an international distribution deal, and select filmmakers receive a grant towards their next Film Prize project.

This formula has resulted in the creation of over 900 short film projects equating to well over 100 feature films of content. These Creators have gone on to win awards and praise at other nationallyrecognized festivals and even become Oscar® qualified.

- Gender parity achieved

- International press coverage

2021 STATS - Film Prize University largest

attendance (industry mentorship for filmmakers)

- Thousands attended FIlm Prize 2021 in person and online

- Named Movie Maker Best

Short Film Fest in the world

INCENTIVIZING PRODUCTION AND ENGAGEMENT

BUILDING A LASTING, SUSTAINABLE FILM COMMUNITY

CONNECTING FILMMAKERS WITH INDUSTRY PROS

Sometimes an incentive is all someone needs to step outside of their comfort zone and take a chance to do something amazing. Our cash prize — the largest cash prize for a short film in the world — is an incredible motivator to Film Creatives and ensures that we are able to discover hidden local talent and attract outside competitors to our community.

Film Prize has done more than just attract Creative Entrepreneurs to make their films in Northwest Louisiana, the endeavor has helped these men and women find a home here. We’re incredibly proud that filmmakers from Austin, Atlanta and beyond have moved to Shreveport/Bossier because the Prize has shown them the beauty and spirit of our city.

It’s called Show Business, not Show Art. We believe that arts and culture are economic tools not only for the Creatives but the entire product pipeline ­— from conceptual development to production and exhibition.

We connect our filmmakers and their teams with industry experts and critics to ensure they have access to the information that will help them refine and market their craft.

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FILM PRIZE JR PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION

No plan for the future of our community can be complete without bringing the future entrepreneurs into the fold. Film Prize Junior — the middle school and high school version of the award-winning Film Prize — does just that. Students compete for scholarships, schools are rewarded with grants for equipment, and teachers are incentivized with cash prizes.

Film Prize Junior has become a statewide competition partially funded by a State of Louisiana grant to assist us in film education.

We are cementing an intra-state coalition that aims to cultivate the next generation of Creative Entrepreneurs.

PROGRAM STATS - 1,400+ student participants - $25k in equipment grants

- Title One school recruitment - Gender parity achieved

2021 STATS - Largest Film Prize Junior in history

- 68 student films completed - 37 schools from across

Louisiana participated, including 13 Title 1 Schools

RESHAPING THE NARRATIVE OF STUDENTS’ FUTURES

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS

DELIVERING CAREERAGNOSTIC SKILL SETS TO STUDENTS

In some educational settings, the path of learning is often on rails, focused on meeting the deadlines to pass standardized tests and college applications.

Film Prize Junior opens a window into a world driven by Creative Entrepreneurship that allows students to see possible career paths they may not have considered before. Even a glimpse into non-traditional career paths can change their perspective on life forever.

Teachers want nothing more than for their students to succeed, and not all students are interested in sports, debate team, or theater. Film Prize Junior gives teachers yet another avenue for engagement that utilizes young peoples’ understanding of video media and virtual storytelling, meeting them where they are while sideloading important life skills.

Film Prize Junior provides an opportunity for students to engage in a large nontraditional competition project that demands collaboration, negotiation, project management, creativity, and independent skill development.

Armed with the knowledge of their capabilities, Film Prize Junior students can graduate more ready for the workforce or entrepreneurship.

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FOOD PRIZE CREATING A WORLD-CLASS FOOD SCENE

Since 2015, the Louisiana Food Prize has focused on cultivating and evolving the culinary culture of our region. The result of this effort has put our region on the map as a burgeoning hotspot for food and drink, and this year’s Food Prize is back with a vengeance!

2022 marks the return of the beloved Golden Fork Dinner Series, an opportunity for our local chefs to flex their culinary muscles through amazing dinners and a chance to build their businesses and clientele. It all culminates at Prize Fest where we pair our finalist local chefs with nationally recognized chefs, providing opportunities for collaboration, inspiration, and resources for professional growth and shining a bright light on the incredible culinary talent we have here to our own community and beyond.

PROGRAM STATS - 4 local restaurants started by competition chefs

- Gender parity achieved

2021 STATS - Seven local chefs paired with seven celebrity chefs creating amazing dishes for Come and Get It!

- 57% women and 40% minority finalists

- Our biggest (& tastiest) Come and Get It! ever

- Three cooking demos featuring celebrity chefs from around the country and four online demos featuring our local chefs

CELEBRATING LOCAL EXCELLENCE IN THE CULINARY ARTS

CREATING WITH NATIONALLYRENOWNED CHEFS

WORKING TO ELEVATE LOCAL CULINARY CULTURE

An accessible but challenging diverse food culture is key to breaking down barriers, and no one is better suited to bring that to life than local Culinary Creatives. Competing chefs stretch their culinary talents by hosting elaborate dinners through the Society of the Golden Fork dinner series. The top-scoring chefs advance to compete at Prize Fest.

Food Prize attracts nationallyrenowned chefs to our city for Prize Fest. We pair each celebrity chef with one of our local Golden Fork finalists to create incredible one-of-a-kind dishes featured at Food Prize’s Come and Get It! event during Weekend 2 at Prize Fest. This unique experience provides mentorship opportunities for our chefs, leading to delicious results!

An important component of building a community that is attractive to tourism and new business is a strong food culture. Food Prize was designed to energize, educate and activate our restaurant and chef community. Through our mentorship programs, events and competitions, Food Prize has helped establish Northwest Louisiana as a food capital on the rise.

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STARTUP PRIZE

PROGRAM STATS - 375+ startups elevated - 45+ funding offers

ELEVATING BUSINESSES WITH COMPETITION

Startup Prize is one of the most unique entrepreneurial competitions in the country. Not just another pitch competition, we pride ourselves in our mission to activate, evolve, and transform startups and connect them with investors, world class mentors and resources that help our Startup Prize competitors find success in their endeavors.

For 2022, Startup Prize is once again focusing its unique approach on health, highlighting and taking advantage of the robust health tech and innovation happening in Northwest Louisiana. We’ll also host our first ever Innovation: Health Conference, a national event connecting the brightest minds and leaders across the state and country to discuss the issues and the future of this important sector. Whether surgical devices, therapeutics, drug therapies, tech or other wellness-based services, Startup Prize ensures that entrepreneurs have the edge they need to succeed. No incubator or accelerator does it like Startup Prize.

- 1,200 program participants - $375k in prizes awarded

2021 STATS - Focused on health-based startups

- Online qualifiers and

participation CA, OR, WA, PA, IL, MO, TN, TX, & FL

NATIONALLY-UNIQUE MODEL FOR ELEVATING ENTREPRENEURS

CREATING A PIPELINE FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL STARTUPS

LEVERAGING OUR AREA’S STRENGTH IN HEALTH INNOVATION

Accelerators, incubators, and startup competitions are a dime a dozen. So why do entrepreneurs consistently call Startup Prize the most unique and fulfilling entrepreneurial experience? We provide an opportunities for mentorship and fellowship that are often set aside in favor of day-to-day operations. Our intense retreat model increases retention and provides meaningful professional development.

All competing startups are provided with opportunities to engage with other startup/ health-focused organizations from the Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (EAP) to LSU Health Shreveport to Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA. We connect our startups with world-class mentors, locally and around the country, ensuring entrepreneurs have the edge they need not only to get off the ground, but to succeed in an ever-shifting business environment.

Northwest Louisiana is a hub of health tech and innovation.

We take advantage of the expertise and opportunities we have right in our backyard and shine a bright light on the potential for growth here in our region. We link health-focused startups with a variety of service providers and resources that show our city and region are capable of meeting the needs of entrepreneurs at almost any scale.

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MUSIC PRIZE TURNING OUR MUSIC SCENE UP TO AN 11

Music is a cornerstone of Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana history. From Leadbelly and Hank Williams Jr. to Kix Brooks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and The Residents, our community has been a platform for incredibly successful musicians since the beginning of broadcast radio. Music Prize continues that legacy by providing local and regional artists an opportunity to perform and grow through mentorship with industry professionals, fellowship with other musicians, and the cultivation of a market for live music.

Our first-ever winner of Music Prize was AJ Haynes who subsequently started her band, Seratones, which was named as one of the top bands at SXSW 2019 by Rolling Stone Magazine.

PROGRAM STATS - 300+ musician participants - 2 local bands signed - Grammy affiliation

- 35% minority winners

2021 STATS

- 10 Bands, 2 Nights of live perfomance

- Local & national acts attneded & played Music Prize 2021

- Hosted MPCON, a two-day

conference where experts met with musicians to elevate their music and careers

FROM THE GARAGE TO ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

MENTORSHIP WITH NATIONAL PROFESSIONALS

REBUILDING OUR REGION AS A MUSIC MECCA

Music is made to be heard, and there’s no better platform in our community than Music Prize at Prize Fest. Our model of competition and mentorship provides musicians the opportunities to chase their sound and take artists to new heights. We want to see the musicians in our community find fulfillment and success in their craft, no matter their ambitions.

Just as important as playing music is professional development. Any band that wants to grow needs to understand the ins and outs of an ever-evolving music industry and have access to the minds that can deliver that to them.

We require all artists to attend a conference to break them out of the garage and put them on a path to a career as a musician.

This year, the Music Prize continues our efforts on helping Northwest Louisiana regain its place as the city and region who introduced talents like Elvis to the world.

Through our unique industry conference/showcase model, we intend to rediscover the magic that put our city on the map as one of the original capitals of live music.

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FASHION PRIZE WALKING THE FASHION RUNWAY

Fashion Prize is back and better than ever! From avant garde to ready-to-wear, Fashion Prize attracts up-and-coming designers from across the country to showcase their original collections during a live runway show and gives you a front row seat to take in the experience.

This sold out event never disappoints, and for 2022, we’re combining our love of fashion with our love of a good brunch during the first weekend of Prize Fest! You’ll be there as each designer presents their looks to a panel of national industry judges. If you are lucky enough to grab tickets, be prepared to throw on your finest, clink glasses, and watch the next big fashion star get discovered.

COMEDY PRIZE MAKING PRIZEPORT A CAPITAL OF COMEDY

Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Comedy Prize, the newest member of the Prize Family, returns for 2022 after its premiere last year to a sold out crowd. We’ll be searching the country for the next wave of comedy stars and presenting them Saturday night of Prize Fest’s second weekend.

Five comedians will compete, delivering electrifying sets and limitless laughs, for a chance to impress the judges and walk away with the big cash prize. Tap into our region’s percolating comedy scene and say you saw them before they went big!

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LET’S TALK SPONSORSHIP YOUR BRAND CAN BE PART OF OUR SUCCESS

Here at the Prize, we know we could rule the world if we had enough of two things: money and time. We rely on sponsorships from people like you to unlock the resources needed to create the social, economic, and educational opportunities our programs are designed to bring to the fore.

Each year, we reach tens of thousands of competitors and attendees through our innovative events including filmmakers, chefs, musicians, entrepreneurs, fashion designers, comedians, students, festival-goers, VIPs, and audiences from Shreveport, Bossier City, and the Ark-La-Tex region. Our reach represents one of the most sophisticated and forward-thinking audiences of its kind. Your brand can be exposed to these taste-makers and influencers in ways which no other opportunity can provide.

Prize offers a cutting-edge and value-focused VIP experience that rivals national experiences. Sponsors are provided with VIP access to Prize Fest which includes priority event entry and access to dazzling lounges filled with complimentary food and drink, Creative competitors, international judges, sponsors, bon vivants, and more.

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HOW IT WORKS STREAMLINED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

With ten years of the Prize under our belts, we have re-shaped our sponsorship opportunities to help you stay involved in all of our activities, allowing you to better support our year-round mission of elevating and transforming Northwest Louisiana through education, events, and competitions that drive a creative, entrepreneurial economy.

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL

Think about what you can afford to make the largest impact in our community — then take a look at the sponsor loot! Each sponsorship level is packed with perks like VIP and Festival Passes to Prize Fest, branding placement, and advertising opportunities which are meant to maximize your exposure and your Prize experience. Passes and event tickets to Northwest Louisiana’s most amazing events are great ways to thank your friends, family, employees, and clients for everything they do.

STEP 2: PICK YOUR PRIZE

Sponsors now have a presence at ALL of our Prize events, maximizing your brand’s exposure throughout the year. However, you may want to select a specific Prize audience to focus on for your message! Whether it’s reaching food lovers through Food Prize, students and parents through Film Prize Junior, massive audiences at Film Prize, or any of our other amazing events and competitions, we are here to ensure that you get the most value and recognition for your contribution.

STEP 3: MAKE IT RAIN

Prize Foundation operates year-round events and competitions beginning in the spring with Film Prize Junior and Taco Wars, into the summer with Food Prize Chef Dinners and Startup Prize Entrepreneurial Qualifiers and into fall culminating with Prize Fest featuring film, food, music, fashion, and comedy. The sooner you become a sponsor, the more bang you’ll receive for your buck. Become a sponsor now to ensure you are a part of all that is the Prize Foundation.

TAX DEDUCTIBLE

The Film Prize Foundation, Inc. (dba “Prize Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible under IRS guidelines.

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OUR SPONSOR BENEFIT Our sponsor benefit system increases the value of your contribution to the Prize Foundation to a new height and give you an unprecedented level of control over your Prize Experience.

Prize Bucks

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Prize Bucks are a special currency-like credit included in each sponsorship package in varying amounts based on the level of sponsorship. Though all sponsorships come with a fixed number of VIP Gold (Film/Music) and Standard Festival Passes, Prize Bucks allow you to customize your Prize experience through the “purchase” of additional tickets and passes to suit your taste and desired experience.

Choose any combination of tickets and passes until your Prize Bucks are depleted.

Additional Prize Bucks are available at a reduced price of $40/each.

Check out the chart below to see how your Prize Bucks can be put to work, including special experiences available only to sponsors.

First Weekend (October 14-16) Music Prize Pass Music Prize VIP Pass Fashion Prize Pass Fashion Prize VIP Pass

1 3 1 3

Second Weekend (October 20-23) Film Prize Pass (In-Person or Virtual) Film Prize VIP Pass Food Prize: Come and Get It Food Prize Lunch Demo

1 7 4 1

*Available only to sponsors.

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SPONSOR BENEFIT KEY Number of VIP Passes for Prize Fest.

Number of Festival Passes.

Number of Prize Bucks.

Size of your ad in the Prize Fest program.

Like

Social Media Shout-Outs.

Your logo or name will appear on print and web media.

Ad or logo on screen during Prize Fest.

Custom brand package (on request) You get first dibs on special events throughout the year, and 10% off tickets.

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS TITLE SPONSOR $50,000 32 32

32 VIP Passes (Both Weekends) 32 Fest Passes (Both Weekends)

250

250 Prize Bucks

FULL

Full Page Program Ad

Like

v

Social Media Shout-Outs Title Logo Placement Full Screen Festival Ad Custom brand package (on request) 1st Access to Events & Discounts

PRESENTING SPONSOR $25,000 16 16

16 VIP Passes (Both Weekends) 16 Fest Passes (Both Weekends)

100

100 Prize Bucks

FULL

Full Page Program Ad

Like

Social Media Shout-Outs Presenting Logo Placement Custom brand package (on request)

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER $10,000 8

8 VIP Passes (Both Weekends)

8

8 Fest Passes (Both Weekends)

45 HALF

Like

45 Prize Bucks

PRODUCER $5,000 4

4 VIP Passes (Both Weekends)

4

4 Fest Passes (Both Weekends)

20 Like

Half Page Program Ad

20 Prize Bucks Social Media Shout-Outs Producer Level Name Placement

Social Media Shout-Outs

1st Access to Events & Discounts

Executive Level Logo Placement Custom brand package (on request) 1st Access to Events & Discounts

LOVER OF THE PRIZE $2,500 2 2

2 VIP Passes (Both Weekends)

4

4 Fest Passes (Both Weekends)

10 Like

10 Prize Bucks Social Media Shout-Outs Lover of the Prize Name Placement

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1st Access to Events & Discounts

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HOW AWESOME IS THE PRIZE? “I laughed at Comedy Prize, I cried at Film Prize, I filled my belly with Regina’s prize winning and scandalously delicious Biscuit & Brisket dish at Food Prize, and lives were changed forever. Come on! A weekend doesn’t get better than that.”

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Darion D’Anjou

Award Winning Writer-Director

“Being the 2018 Startup Prize winner... helps validate and push us to the next level with resources and expertise that are invaluable at this stage. I can’t wait for what’s next and to contribute to what the Startup Prize is creating. It’s special and awesome!”

Arthur Bart-Williams

2018 Startup Prize Winner

“Being a part of Film Prize Junior was an amazing and unforgettable experience. It made us feel like our voices as young filmmakers really mattered.”

Maria Vu

2018 Film Prize Junior Winner

“The confidence [Food Prize] has given me as a chef is unmatched. To be in the circle of competing chefs, getting to meet other chefs from out of town, learning methods and techniques – I take something away from every interaction.”

Tootie Morrison

2021 Food Prize Winner

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NATIONAL PRAISE FOR PRIZE “Step aside, California”

Moviemaker.com

“Fabulous and Original”

“ ” “ ” “ Hank Stuever

The Washington Post

Beyond the radiant joy the festival exudes, and the way it gives back to its community, it’s fast becoming one of the best platforms I can imagine for an emerging filmmaker. Their massive prize is life-changing money.

It’s the kind of award that doesn’t just look good on your website or bio blurb, but that can prove the start of a full-length feature or a production company.

Mark my words: within this decade we’ll see a major filmmaker rise out of the LA Film Prize.

“If you want to see a real-world example of how entrepreneurial culture can empower a place, take a look at the energy that surrounds the Startup Prize, and the culture it has helped catalyze.”

Mark Newberg Impact Strategist

Kristi Puchko

Entertainment Journalist and Film Critic

“After a decade on the circuit, that was by far my favorite event, set of films, and group of people I have met at a single festival.”

Judah Ray

Producer/Director/Screenwriter

It is my hope that this festival will continue to grow and garner the support it so richly deserves. In supporting this festival, one is supporting the arts, culture and job creation and growth. I look forward to seeing this festival becoming the ‘go to’ festival of films and music.

Mikel Rouse

New York based Filmmaker/Composer

We’re Calling It Now: The Next Big Filmmaker Is Coming From This Festival Katie Calautti

Film Journalist, MTV.com

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