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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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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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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Private Screenings*
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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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