2019 Wisconsin Film Festival Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 21ST ANNUAL | APRIL 4-11, 2019

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WHO WE ARE The Wisconsin Film Festival (WFF) is the largest university produced film festival in the nation with an average of 150 film screenings and yearly attendance of over 25,000. The Wisconsin Film Festival is presented by the UW–Madison Division of the Arts and the Communication Arts Department.

The Wisconsin Film Festival showcases the work of filmmakers (storytellers, animators, journalists, cinematographers, editors, directors, and actors) from around the world and right here in Wisconsin. For eight days annually, the Festival screens some the best independent, international, and studio films of the year, along with masterworks and uncovered gems from the past. Supported by filmmaker Q&As, university partnered panel discussions, and educational workshops for children, the Wisconsin Film Festival brings captivating stories from our state, around the globe, and beyond our imaginations, to the heart of Madison.

Pictured, from the top: Solomon Roller of opening night selection Elemental, and family.

Opening night crowd in Shannon Hall.

The Blood is at the Doorstep Q&A, left to right: Erik Ljung, Chris Taylor, Maria Hamilton, and Nate Hamilton

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AT A GLANCE The Wisconsin Film Festival is one of Madison’s largest and most high-profile annual cultural events.

2018 KEY STATS

26,791 IN

TOTAL FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE

50 VISITING

$1.7 MILLION

DIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACT RETURNED TO THE MADISON AREA

NEARLY

3,000

FILMMAKERS AND

K-12 STUDENTS VISITING

FILM PROFESSIONALS

THROUGH FIELD TRIPS

146 FILMS, 149 SCREENINGS

5 VENUES, 7 SCREENS

60% OF ATTENDEES

70% OF

ARE FROM THE CITY

PURCHASED TICKETS

OF MADISON

ARE BOUGHT ONLINE

WHAT YOU VALUE—ON SCREEN Shining a spotlight on people and issues affecting Wisconsin and the global community. Through the power of cinema, the Wisconsin Film Festival projects the stories that matter. Some examples from 2018: THE ARTS • The Green Fog • Hearts Beat Loud • Joe Frank - Somewhere Out There • Mademoiselle Paradis

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION • • • •

Alifu, the Prince/ss Minding the Gap They What Will People Say

Minding the Gap

EDUCATION AND FAMILIES • Bad Genius • Big Screens, Little Folks and Screens for Teens programming • Experiencing OCD • Won’t You Be My Neighbor

ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY • • • •

Mountain Rodents of Unusual Size The Tesla World Light Three Identical Strangers

Won’t You Be My Neighbor

Mountain

INTERNATIONAL

WISCONSIN’S OWN

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Blockage Catch the Wind I am Not a Witch Makala The Taste of Rice Flower

The Blood is at the Doorstep Great Light Isis and Osiris Los Lecheros

SOCIAL JUSTICE • • • •

Beauty and the Dogs Guerrero Life and Nothing More RBG

RBG

The Taste of Rice Flower

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EVERY SPONSORSHIP IS A PARTNERSHIP We treat all sponsorships like a partnership and are looking to collaborate with like-minded brands.

We offer a variety of tailored benefits which are customizable to the priorities of your organization.

Presenting Sponsor ($20,000)

Leadership Sponsor ($10,000)

Sustaining Sponsor ($5,000)

Supporting Sponsor ($2,500)

Screening Sponsor ($1,000)

Promotional/ Media Sponsor

(Limited Availability)

Festival Visibility & Brand Acknowledgment Name/Logo on Awards & Give Away Items*

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Venue Naming Opportunity*

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Festival Poster Recognition

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Festival Flier Recognition

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Isthmus Film Guide Back Cover Recognition

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Placement in WFF Newspaper Ads (Dependent on ad size)

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Pre-Screen Trailer Recognition (Played before every film)

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5 Dedicated Posts

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Social Media Recognition Hyperlinked Website Recognition

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Advertising Exposure Isthmus Film Guide Ad Sponsor Material Distribution

In-person Benefits VIP Networking Opportunities*

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All Festival Pass

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First Look at the Festival Tickets

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Opening Night Reception Tickets

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Complimentary Tickets

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Private Screenings*

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Customized Volunteer Opportunities*

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Workplace Benefits

* Offered to Cash Sponsorships

Sponsorships for the 2019 Festival must be confirmed by February 1, 2019.

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PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MADISON DIVISION OF THE ARTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION ARTS

For questions please contact: Anna January | Assistant Director for Development UW–Madison Division of the Arts ajanuary@wisc.edu | 608-890-1184

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