2020 Wisconsin Film Festival Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 22ND ANNUAL | APRIL 2-9, 2020

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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 Department of Communication Arts.

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: Big Screens, Little Folks field trip.

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.

2019 KEY STATS

30,245 IN

TOTAL FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE

66 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

155 FILMS, 156 SCREENINGS

5 VENUES, 7 SCREENS

75% 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 2019: THE ARTS • • • •

Bathtubs over Broadway The Eyes of Orson Welles Mr. Jimmy Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION • • • •

Chained for Life Rafiki Secret Music Yen Ching

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

EDUCATION AND FAMILIES • • • •

Ralph Breaks the Internet Supa Modo Tito and the Birds The Witch Hunters

ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY • • • •

Elephant Path The Image Book Life on the Mississippi The Raft

The Witch Hunters

Los Reyes

INTERNATIONAL

WISCONSIN’S OWN

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• Betty White: First Lady of Television • Lake Michigan Monster • Pet Names • Played Out

Ash is Purest White Los Reyes Transit Woman at War

SOCIAL JUSTICE • • • • • • •

American Factory The Edge of Democracy Hail Satan?

Knock Down the House Leto Midnight Traveler Who Will Write Our History

American Factory

Betty White: First Lady of Television

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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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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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Workplace Benefits

* Offered to Cash Sponsorships

Sponsorships for the 2020 Festival must be confirmed by February 3, 2020.

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

For questions please contact: Emilie Schada | Sponsorship, Grant and Development Manager UW–Madison Division of the Arts eschada@wisc.edu | 608-890-1184

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