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Contents 1. Ethos 2. About DaVinci International Film Festival 3. Testimonials 4. Programs & Competitions 5. Demographics & Audience Breakdown 6. Past Performance & Trajectory 7. Lead Sponsorship Tiers & Opportunities 8. Contact Information
Ethos Build and develop a strong and trusted brand among independent filmmakers worldwide. Communicate professionalism to the highest degree, and create an experience that honors the independent creative. EXPERIENCE THE DIFF
Brass Tacks STRONG (PRE-ESTABLISHED) INTERNATIONAL BRAND RANKED TOP 100 BEST REVIEWED FESTIVALS OUT OF 7000 WORLDWIDE (YEAR ONE, WHICH IS VIRTUALLY UNHEARD OF ) FIRST CLASS SHOWCASE EVENT ENDORSED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS FOUR (4) FESTIVAL PROGRAMS UNDER DIFF CREATING LARGER BRAND FOOTPRINT UNMATCHED AWARDS, INCLUDING A 17-LB, MUSEUM-GRADE LEO AWARD FOUNDED BY AWARD-WINNING ENTREPRENEURS WITH A COMBINED 50 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IN BRAND DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, MARKETING STRATEGY, AND CREATIVE IP.
DaVinci Film Festival WHAT S THE DIFF? It s the DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF), but also a question many independent filmmakers ask as they browse and filter through hundreds (if not thousands) of festivals online, but what makes DIFF standout from the others? It starts with our brand OUR NAME. The way we see it, Leonardo da Vinci was the epitome of the divergent and creative mind a luminary and we aim to recognize much of the same at our festival. Creatives who break boundaries and pull us into new worlds. Like many festivals, we set out to honor the best of independent cinema from around the world, and do so by taking into account the full scope of the creative integration in any given project. From performances to color correction, score to sound design, our Jury is tasked with assessing each film based on an overall cohesiveness as it relates to storytelling. In addition, DIFF shines a very important light on screenwriting through a sister brand called STORYLINE. DIFF founders are intimately familiar with, and appreciate the full cycle of, independent filmmaking and the demands therein...from perils of financing, through the distribution of any given work the process is often unforgiving. Most of these creative projects can take a short lifetime to complete, and whether or not a filmmaker s work is showcased at DIFF, we.encourage them to keep pressing forward. We pride ourselves on communication and understanding our Creatives..Another standout at DIFF is the DaVinci Film Institute. We are committed to donating a portion of our entry proceeds (per.quarter) toward a film grant program, that will be awarded at the Live Showcase Event to one duly qualified winner. This non-profit arm of the festival is our way of supporting burgeoning filmmakers around the world! Our format is a bit unconventional, insofar that we host a quarterly online festival for all of our categories. Winners of our Vitruvian Award (each quarter) will be invited to screen at the Live Showcase Event at the end of the calendar year, where they will compete against other quarterly winners for their shot at our most prized commendation, the Leo Award..Our Inaugural year was a HUGE SUCCESS, screening award-winning films at the Laemmle Theater in Santa Monica for our Vitruvian Award winners, family, friends, and industry professionals. The Showcase was followed by a VIP After Party. and Award.Ceremony. DIFF was awarded TOP 100 BEST REVIEWED FESTIVALS out of the gate, which is virtually unheard of, as one of nearly.7000 film festivals around the world. DaVinci Film Festival LLC. All Rights Reserved. tdiff.org
Our Reach is Growing FESTIVAL PLATFORMS FOOTPRINT STRATEGY #1 Festival platform in the world with: The DaVinci Film Festival is reaching filmmakers, screenwriters, and artists WORLDWIDE Through our division brands and services. More than 700,000 entries submitted through FilmFreeway. Over 500,000 filmmakers and artists worldwide 125K filmmakers Each respective platform/division comes with its own followers and demographics, building the DIFF brand exponentially, and creating a larger footprint in the festival community. In addition, DIFF recently introduced PREFest Services for filmmakers as a way to polish their projects prior to submission, to give them a better chance at Official Selection.
[DaVinci] Raising the bar on the Festival Circuit. The Hollywood Index Although new, DaVinci is already doing it right. Some of these more established festivals could learn something by DaVinci s level of professionalism and communication. Chadwick, the Festival Director, has been very helpful and has even set up some great networking opportunities for us. Thank you! Scott Simonsen, Writer-Director Fantastic festival! Excellent aesthetic and communication, will definitely be applying again in the future and recommend this festival to fellow filmmakers. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this! Spencer Harris, Writer-Director DaVinci might be in its first year, but the quality and professionalism rivals that of established, big name fests. I look forward to submitting more work in the future, and being a part of this growing showcase for filmmakers! Scott O Hara, Writer-Director The heart of DaVinci lies in their honest and professional communication. It is one of those up-and-coming film festivals where you as a submitter can be grateful for their goal in wishing to seek out undiscovered talent. Kelly Jean Karam, Screenwriter DaVinci Film Festival is absolutely worth checking out. The staff are extremely communicative and professional. It is a real prestige to have become a part of the community of the festival. Thank you very much for your creative approach and sensitivity, and thank you for letting me be a part of DaVinci! Jarek Marszewski, Writer-Director The DaVinci Film Festival is a quality festival through and though. The creators truly pour their hearts into this festival and it shows! The venue was classy and it was simply a wonderful and uplifting experience. This was also a great opportunity to network with industry folks. What a special, special evening at the awards ceremony too. The DaVinci Film Festival and it s recognition of artists has a very bright future! Pamela Peak, Screenwriter / STORYLINE Fantastic Film Festival. DIFF is coming out of the gate strong, and I am honored to have been a Finalist at STORYLINE. I look forward to participating again in this incredible festival. Great communication and top notch. Marc Bailey, Screenwriter Out of thousands, the DaVinci Film Festival sets themselves a part as a First Class Event. I am privileged to have been a part of the company s first year, and look forward to tracking its enormous success in the years to come Taylor Bunn, Writer-Director
Programs & Competitions Film Festival: DIFF welcomes independent film from around the world to participate in our quarterly competition series in feature and short format narrative. Winners (Vitruvians) from each quarter go on to screen at our Live Showcase Event each year for their shot at the Leo Award and sponsorship prizes. DIFFdocs: Our documentary arm (DIFFdocs) is a standalone competition program within our festival, and welcomes documentarians to submit each quarter in long and short formats. Our 2nd Annual will allow our Vitruvian documentarians to compete for the Leo Award at our Live Showcase Event. DaVinci Film Institute: DFI is our non-profit arm of the DaVinci Film Festival. This program supports a film grant for young independent filmmakers by way of application. The grant is funded directly by DIFF film festival submissions, and awarded to our burgeoning filmmaker(s) at the Live Showcase Event. STORYLINE: At DIFF we believe that any great movie starts with a great script, and STORYLINE represents our standalone screenwriting competition series under the DIFF banner, receiving hundreds of screenplays throughout the year for their shot at both our Vitruvian and Leo Awards, as well as sponsor prizes.
Demographics Independent Filmmaker: A person or persons who create/s, develops, writes, crafts or otherwise produces a film project outside of the support of a major studio system, and distributed by independent entertainment companies. BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS. The founders of DaVinci International Film Festival are independent filmmakers to the core. With decades of progressive industry experience, pushing and pulling budgets, screenwriting, directing, casting, producing, editing, and distributing their content they are intimately familiar with all aspects of the indie filmmaker life and business development, which qualified them to launch the DIFF platform in May 2017. Distribution, in the indie world, is largely within the festival circuit. This platform affords the filmmaker the opportunity to showcase their work in front of a live audience, take the stage for Q&A, and ultimately be recognized by the organization with awards and celebration. Best case scenario, the filmmaker walks with a business card from a distributor for a potential deal. But outside of the festival circuit, the indie filmmaker has next to zero chance of any real" exposure without being bankrolled to secure a PR Firm, streaming service or otherwise. The accessibility of the festival circuit for the independent filmmaker is really where it s at. For a nominal fee, filmmakers can submit their work to these platforms around the world for a shot at the stage, prizes, and incredible exposure. This is our market.
WHO S ATTENDING 53% Female 45% Ages 25-44 47% Male 35% Ages 45-65 85% College Educated or higher 49% Earn over $100K Annually ATTENDEES ARE: Active & educated, love the arts and entertainment, social (on & offline) and looking for unique VIP experiences DaVinci DaVinci Film Film Festival Festival LLC. LLC. All Rights All Rights Reserved. Reserved tdiff.org
PAST PERFORMANCE / INAUGURAL YEAR Setting the Stage Established power brand with DaVinci International Film Festival, and LEVERAGED an existing name (da Vinci) as high-end standard among our creative INTERNATIONAL demographics Signed tech giant, Allied Wallet as Marquee Sponsor for Year 1 Developed signature brand identity for festival and three (3) additional competitions under the same entity: STORYLINE, DIFFdocs, and DaVinci Film Institute Secured top tier entertainment professionals and companies as in-kind sponsors Customized First Class awards, including our engraved glass quarterly Vitruvian Awards, and a 17-lb, museumgrade da Vinci bust for our Leo Award. Designed and created custom DIFF Award certificates. Worked hand-in-hand with our filmmakers to create a seamless and creative experience for their screening Signed with a well-known theater chain in Los Angeles for the festival Produced a SOLD OUT Event Hosted a First Class VIP After Party and Award Ceremony RANKED TOP 100 BEST REVIEWED FESTIVALS out of 7000 competitors worldwide
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Trajectory DaVinci Film Festival is a boutique event, meaning that we aim to stay small but pack a heavy punch as a VIP Showcase film and screenwriting festival. Because our format qualifies our Vitruvian winners online each quarter and only screens award-winning films at our Live Showcase Event, it allows our staff to spend quality time with a selected few, and focus on delivering a First Class Event. DaVinci Film Festival is set to host another two (2) events in the United States, and then taking the Showcase to Europe to pay homage to our name [da Vinci] for a festival in Italy. Other major European cities for consideration include Paris and London. [DaVinci Film Festival] A new Cannes! - The Hollywood Index The international festival will ultimately become a black tie event, honoring independent cinema from around the world in this capacity, but also desires to remain sensitive to the true independent Creative keeping a high-end festival accessible and not out of reach to those working outside of studio budgets and support. We believe this balance will be found in our communication and affordable satellite showcases. DaVinci Film Festival LLC. All Rights Reserved
Supporters Allied Wallet The Hollywood Index Final Draft ipitchtv Fade In Angel s Cup Simple DCP CoffeeRing Entertainment Veritas Film & Television LLC ISA Skin Up Cambridge Ivy Press Famously Wrecked (NPO) InkTip American Freedom Distillery Fight For Africa Color Space Finishing Backstage SHORTSTV GoDigital Media Services DaVinci International Film Festival could not survive without the amazing support of our sponsors and festival partners. We ve had the privilege of working with some of the top names in the entertainment industry, bringing financial and in-kind support, as well as a legitimacy to the DaVinci Festival. As we continue to grow, so do the demands to produce a First Class Showcase Event. With that, we continue to look for festival partners those who wish to grow with this tour de force, and companies who appreciate our vision and ethos as a festival. Contact: sponsorships@tdiff.org for more information.
Lead Sponsorship Tiers PLATINUM LEVEL GOLD LEVEL SILVER LEVEL Year-round featured logo placement on dedicated Sponsorship page with click-through Logo featured on Step-n-Repeat banner Company name & logo on DIFF programs, press release(s), publications, websites, newsletter and email blasts Live link on all DIFF electronic communications Logo placement on homepage banner All access, VIP Passes for DIFF Live Showcase Event and After Party Programming introduction Keynote address Panel and Jury participation Gift bag inclusion Dedicated marketing space at Live Showcase Event Acknowledgement at After Party Inclusion in all media, Event Program, and press material Co-brand for Social media marketing and promotions Dedicated email blast to our database Six (6) Live Event Showcase tickets Learn more about DaVinci Sponsorships at tdiff.org or contact: sponsorships@tdiff.org Year-round featured logo placement on dedicated Sponsorship page with click-through All access, VIP passes for DIFF Live Showcase Event Programming introduction Gift bag inclusion Logo on screen at venue Logo in printed Event Program Dedicated marketing space at Live Showcase Event Acknowledgment at After Party Inclusion in newsletter Co-branding for Social media marketing and promotions Four (4) Live Event Showcase tickets. Email blasting with co-branding DIFF Live Showcase Event Sponsorship Award Ceremony Sponsorship After Party Sponsorship Full page color ad in DIFF program for Event Event Sponsor & rotating ad on tdiff.org homepage Badge Insert: YOUR LOGO on Event Credentials Step-n-Repeat logo placement Sponsorship of the Press & Speakers lounge Co-branded Award plaques Social Media blasts Product placement in swag bags Year-round featured logo placement on dedicated Sponsorship page with click-through Programming introduction Dedicated marketing space at Live Event Showcase Acknowledgment at After Party Newsletter inclusion Co-brand social media marketing and Festival promotions Four (4) Live Event Showcase tickets BRONZE LEVEL* SUPPORTING LEVEL* ALA CARTE OPPORTUNITIES sponsorships@tdiff.org WE CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR SPONSORSHIP! * Level Breakdown avail upon request
Marquee Sponsor Lead the pack with our PRESENTED BY position Our Marquee position is a single year (1) rotation as a co-branding partner for the festival in all media collateral and promotional content including but not limited to print, radio, and TV spots. Our PRESENTED BY sponsor will have prime logo real estate along side the DIFF logo on our Official website(s), including tdiff.org and our submission partner websites (Storyline and FilmFreeway), governing all three program divisions (STORYLINE, DFI, and DIFFdocs). Marquee also includes the Platinum package below: Year-round featured logo placement on all collateral and dedicated Sponsorship page with click-through Logo featured on Step-n-Repeat banner Company name & logo on all DIFF programs, press release(s), publications, websites, newsletter and email blasts Live link on all DIFF electronic communications Logo placement on homepage banner All access, VIP Passes for DIFF Live Showcase Event and After Party Programming introduction Keynote address Panel and Jury participation Gift bag inclusion Dedicated marketing space at Live Showcase Event Acknowledgement at our DIFF VIP After Party Inclusion in all media, Event Program, and press material Co-brand for Social media marketing and promotions Dedicated email blast to our database Twelve (12) Live Event Showcase tickets Contact us to learn more about the DaVinci Marquee Presented By sponsorship position: sponsorships@tdiff.org
DaVinci Film Festival LLC +1 (424) 900-DAVINCI davincifilmfestival.com / tdiff.org FESTIVAL COORDINATOR (U.S.) Pete Punito pete@davincifilmfestival.com FESTIVAL COORDINATOR (Europe) David Bocandé david@davincifilmfestival.com OWNER / FESTIVAL DIRECTOR Chadwick E. Pelletier chadwick@tdiff.org FESTIVAL PRODUCER (U.S.) Leimomi Coloretti leimomi@davincifilmfestival.com SPONSORSHIPS (Global) Holly Pelletier holly@davincifilmfestival.com EXPERIENCE THE DIFF 2018 Packet media, graphics and brands are Registered Trademarks of DaVinci Film Festival LLC. All Rights Reserved.