August 16-19, 2018 Studio Movie Grill, Spring Valley Dallas, Texas Sponsorship Opportunities 2018
BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF TRAILBLAZERS THROUGH FILM Women Texas Film Festival (WTxFF) is the only full-fledged, female-focused film festival in Texas. WTxFF is strictly curated to show the range and scope of the female filmmaker voice. PPT In a time when women have raised their voices to empower each other and demand change, WTxFF supports the movement by amplifying female voices and perpetuating the successes of their peers. We embrace diversity and storytelling risk takers. This has paid off for the filmmakers, the festival, and the audience many of our festival alumni have gone on to Sundance, Slamdance, and worked with major cable and TV shows.
The Mission 3 Women Texas Film Festival celebrates women who lead in filmmaking by showcasing the range of female voices throughout the medium. We give female storytellers a stage to project their voices and build a community that is safe, empowering, and impactful. Through film screenings, panels, and social events, we encourage filmmakers to build partnerships and push forward as decision makers in the stories we tell. Women Texas Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
The Statistics IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA Females comprised 24% of protagonists featured in the 100 top domestic grossing films of 2017. This represents a decline of 5 percentage points from 29% in 2016. Female protagonists were most likely to appear in comedies (30%) and dramas (30%), followed by action films (17%), horror films (13%), animated features (4%), and science fiction films (4%). Representation of women of color is even more dire--of protagonists featured in the top 100 top domestic grossing films of 2017, only 4% were Black women; 2% were Asian women; and only 2% were Latina. BEHIND THE CAMERA Of the top 250 grossing films of 2017, women represented: 11% of directors 11% of writers 4% of cinematographers 25% of producers 16% of editors 3% of composers 30% of films had no or 1 woman in the above roles. 11% 89%
WHY FILM FESTIVALS MATTER Film festivals are one of the primary ways filmmakers meet, network, and brainstorm about future projects. Also, film festivals get independent films in front of press and potential distributors. If enough buzz is generated, a film may get purchased for wide-spread distribution, or an up-and-coming filmmaker may come to the attention of an established director or producer who may reach out for future collaborations. WHY FEMALE FILM FESTIVALS MATTER Aside from a lack of economic opportunities afforded to women, we have seen a toxic culture of sexual harassment and assault go unchecked for decades, which is finally only beginning to unravel. Studies consistently show that having strong female characters in film and television causes women to be more motivated, ambitious, and successful. WTxFF seeks to position itself at the forefront of this profound and much-needed paradigm shift.
Lizette Barrera, Filmmaker MOSCA Brooke Purdy, Filmmaker QUALITY PROBLEMS Liz Cardenas, Filmmaker NEVER GOING BACK GHOST STORY James Faust, Artistic Director Dallas International Film Festival I absolutely love this festival! When I first attended WTxFF, the amount of support I received was nothing but great and hospitable. They are truly a remarkable team! I fell in love with Women Texas Film Festival! Not just because QUALITY PROBLEMS was honored with "Best Feature" there but mostly because they have created such a wonderful atmosphere of honor and inclusion. I met so many brilliant filmmakers & staff there and watched so many inspiring and amazing films. They are doing what we clamor about - promoting women filmmakers. And damn, they do it so well." As a producer and actress, I know the struggle women go through to produce, direct, and get hired for jobs both behind and in front of the camera. The Women Texas Film Festival will be a much needed showcase for work by female film artists for all that attend the screenings, panels and events. Justina Walford has an eye for the edgier side of female- driven films as well as having the insight that comes from being a filmmaker of those films herself. I m surprised that Texas hasn t had a female-focused film festival of this scope before, but I am excited and overjoyed that she would lead the charge to create one.
The Team Vanessa Cook Executive Director Vanessa has a wealth of experience in filmmaking production and film festival management. Her filmmaking credits include writer, director, producer, assistant director, production coordinator and production assistant. Her experience carries over to management roles in several notable film festivals: Dallas International Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Lone Star Film Festival and Earth X Film Festival. Independent film holds a special place in Vanessa s heart. She joined WTxFF because she believe in giving the female filmmaker a platform to shine and is dedicated to helping the festival grow within the national festival scene. Justina Walford Artistic Director Justina is a critically acclaimed writer, producer, and performer of screen, stage and print. Walford was formerly the A.D. of Split.Id Stage Performances in Hollywood. During that time, she produced a dozen full-length productions and countless one-night shows, many of which were her original work. Justina left Los Angeles for New York City and began creating with husband John Wildman, including writing and producing the horror thriller, The LADIES OF THE HOUSE, shot in Dallas. A past board member for Sunday Assembly NYC and Women in Film Dallas and current board member of the Asian Film Festival Dallas, Walford has built a reputation for bringing people together. Ruby Hunt Marketing Director Ruby has worked for a number of start-up organizations focusing on operations, marketing, and human resources. Ruby has also supported numerous non-profits including Art Conspiracy, a nonprofit community that conspires to bring artists and musicians together, raise funds, and activate awareness for regional creative programs and causes and in addition is a yoga teacher for Dirt Cheap Yoga, an organization striving to make yoga accessible. Recently, Ruby has been named Head of Human Resources at the Dallas Museum of Art. Divina Peñaloza Director of Development Divina has over 10 years of project development, marketing and event management experience, and is currently a project manager for a large healthcare company. She has raised funds for several nonprofits including: Human Rights Campaign, Habitat for Humanity, and Children s Miracle Network. Being creative has always been a passion for Divina. She has graduated from both the improv and sketch programs at the Dallas Comedy House and currently performs there in an improv variety hour with her troupe. Diversity and women in film is something Divina believes in supporting the Women Texas Film Festival for its ability to foster this ideal and create a community of creatives that can have a platform to showcase their creative projects.
The Board Lisa Normand Secretary Lisa is a film producer and attorney, who has worked on several feature, short and commercial projects. Before transitioning into film production, Lisa was a senior attorney at a global law firm representing Fortune 100 companies and emerging businesses alike in all aspects of trademark and copyright law. But it was her time working as a paralegal at Human Rights Initiative, where she helped asylum seekers and immigrant victims of domestic violence, that fostered her commitment to public service and community, which she carries forward as she continues to support both the immigrant and arts communities. Audrey Palmer Treasurer Audrey graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Economics from the University of North Texas (UNT). She is currently a Retirement Plan Consultant and Project Manager at Milliman, Inc where her area of expertise is process improvement and markets. She enjoys the major aspects of consulting and client delivery including relationship management and the craft of explaining technical concepts in an approachable manner. She is a mentor for the UNT Professional Leadership Program (PLP) and serves on the Board of Directors of the PLP Alumni Network. Her favorite filmmakers include Kathryn Bigelow, Errol Morris, and Michel Gondry. Stacy Thiele With over 20 years of video, film and media experience, Stacy Thiele has a way of making things happen. She ascended to the thrones of executive management at AMS Pictures where she was responsible for leading, managing, and mentoring creative and technical team members. She managed to lead the company to be an industry leader in the DFW market with large growth areas in overall company revenue and profits. With a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Iowa State University and minors in German and History, Stacy also received her Associates of Applied Science, Video Production from the Art Institute of Dallas. Since leaving her top leadership position with AMS Pictures, Stacy has focused and refined her business skills as a Strategy and Operations Business Consultant. John Wildman Interim President John Wildman is a multi-faceted presence in the film and film festival world, known for his work as a film and film festival publicist, consultant, filmmaker, journalist, and critic. Currently, Wildman is the Head of PR for the Bentonville Film Festival, Tallgrass International Film Festival, Oxford FF,, and other regional fests around the country. He is a host on The Daily Buzz broadcast reporting from Sundance, Toronto, and Cannes, and writes a column for Festworks.com entitled Films Gone Wild. His feature film directorial debut, the grindhouse art-horror thriller THE LADIES OF THE HOUSE was released to critical acclaim in 2015.
2017 HIGHLIGHTS 8 feature-length films, 39 short films, and 3 VR projects Opening Night Red Carpet Gala Award Ceremony Virtual Reality Viewing Lounge Filmmaker Panels and Q&A s Sponsor Events Appearance by Texas State Congresswoman Victoria Neave Four consecutive WFAA (ABC) appearances with WTxFF filmmakers WTxFF treated 30+ women transitioning out of prison to the screening of IT S CRIMINAL which follows women in the prison system Received official citation from Councilman Omar Narvaez, District 6 Location: Studio Movie Grill, Northwest Highway Join the Movement WTxFF Audience - Our audience includes affluent residents of the Dallas community who are active in the city s thriving art and entertainment community. The majority of attendees come from Dallas County and Austin. We already have enthusiastic participation from Dallas rising communities of Oak Cliff and Deep Ellum and are attracting diverse audiences. WTxFF Showcases Female Creatives - We expect to welcome 50 filmmakers and industry professionals. That number has grown from 30 our first year and will continue to grow with every subsequent year. Press Coverage & Reach - Our Press and PR team has over 30 years of experience in celebrity and film PR. In addition to robust local coverage, we are expecting national press coverage of our events and news. We estimate 10 million media impressions annually.
Sponsorship Levels Presenting Festival Focus Spotlight VIP Reel 20,000 10,000 7,500 5,000 2,500 1,000 Packages Naming Rights to Festival ("Women Texas Film Festival Presented by ) X X Press release announcing sponsorship X X Mention in all press releases X X Mention in all tv/print/radio advertising and appearances X Presenting Opening Night Gala X Presenting Screening with filmmaker X Logo on Passes/Tickets/Vouchers X X X Logo on Step & Repeat X X X Logo on Website X X X X X X Logo on Festival Poster X X X Email blasts mention X X X X X X Listed in Press Release Boiler Plate X X Product inclusion in gift/filmmaker bag X X X X X X Bumper (30-seconds) X X X X X X Listing on sponsorship slide X X X X X X VIP treatment (red carpet, reserved seating) X X X X X X Awards Gala Seats 15 10 8 6 4 2 Number of Festival Passes 30 20 15 10 7 5 For sponsorship information, contact divina@womentxff.org (deadline August 1, 2018)
PRESENTING SPONSOR - $20,000 Company will be named title and presenting sponsor for 2018. Women Texas Film Festival 2018 Presented By: Company Name Sponsor Tiers FESTIVAL SPONSOR - $10,000 Company will be named Opening Night Gala Sponsor. 30 VIP Passes, 15 awards gala seats MEDIA EXPOSURE: Promotion for the event Press release announcing sponsorship Mention in all press releases Mention during all television appearances Mention in all tv/print/radio advertising ONLINE: Largest logo on Women Texas Film Festival website Logo on email blasts to Women Texas Film Festival database Custom social networking for event for Company Name EVENT COLLATERAL: Logo inclusion on all event flyers and listings around DFW Logo on all passes/tickets/vouchers Logo on Bumper (30-seconds) Listing on sponsorship slide Logo on step and repeat backdrop for red carpet ON-SITE OPPORTUNITIES: Multiple screening intro mentions VIP treatment (red carpet, reserved seating) Photographer + videographer provided Event covered by multiple media outlets Product inclusion in gift/filmmaker bag 20 VIP Passes, 10 awards gala seats MEDIA EXPOSURE: Promotion for the event Press release announcing sponsorship Mentioned in all press releases ONLINE: Logo on Women Texas Film Festival website Logo on email blasts to Women Texas Film Festival database EVENT COLLATERAL: Logo inclusion on all event flyers and listings around DFW Logo on all passes/tickets/vouchers Logo on bumper (30-seconds) Listing on sponsorship slide Logo on step and repeat backdrop for red carpet ON-SITE OPPORTUNITIES: Multiple screening intro mentions VIP treatment (red carpet, reserved seating) Photographer + videographer provided Event covered by multiple media outlets Product inclusion in gift/filmmaker bag
FOCUS SPONSOR - $7,500 Sponsor Tiers SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR - $5,000 Company will be Presenting Screening Sponsor. 10 VIP Passes, 6 awards gala seats 15 VIP Passes, 8 awards gala seats MEDIA EXPOSURE: Promotion for the event ONLINE: Logo on Women Texas Film Festival website Logo on email blasts to Women Texas Film Festival database EVENT COLLATERAL: Logo inclusion on all event flyers and listings around DFW Logo on all passes/tickets/vouchers Logo on bumper (30-seconds) Listing on sponsorship slide Logo on step and repeat backdrop for red carpet ON-SITE OPPORTUNITIES: Multiple screening intro mentions VIP treatment (red carpet, reserved seating) Photographer + videographer provided Event covered by multiple media outlets Product inclusion in gift/filmmaker bag MEDIA EXPOSURE: Promotion for the event ONLINE: Logo on Women Texas Film Festival website Logo on email blasts to Women Texas Film Festival database EVENT COLLATERAL: Logo inclusion on all event flyers and listings around DFW Logo on all passes/tickets/vouchers Logo on bumper (30-seconds) Listing on sponsorship slide ON-SITE OPPORTUNITIES: VIP treatment (red carpet, reserved seating) Event covered by multiple media outlets Product inclusion in gift/filmmaker bag
VIP SPONSOR - $2,500 Sponsor Tiers REEL SPONSOR - $1,000 7 VIP Passes, 4 awards gala seats 5 VIP Passes, 2 awards gala seats MEDIA EXPOSURE: Promotion for the event ONLINE: Logo on Women Texas Film Festival website Logo on e-mail blasts to Women Texas Film Festival database EVENT COLLATERAL: Logo inclusion on all event flyers and listings around DFW Logo on all passes/tickets/vouchers Logo on bumper (30-seconds) Listing on sponsorship slide ON-SITE OPPORTUNITIES: Multiple screening intro mentions VIP treatment (red carpet, reserved seating) Event covered by multiple media outlets Product inclusion in gift/filmmaker bag MEDIA EXPOSURE: Promotion for the event ONLINE: Logo on Women Texas Film Festival website Logo on e-mail blasts to Women Texas Film Festival database EVENT COLLATERAL: Logo inclusion on all event flyers and listings around DFW Logo on all passes/tickets/vouchers Logo on bumper (30-seconds) Listing on sponsorship slide ON-SITE OPPORTUNITIES: VIP treatment (red carpet, reserved seating) Event covered by multiple media outlets Product inclusion in gift/filmmaker bag
Sponsorship Deadline August 1, 2018 Contact: Divina Peñaloza Email: divina@womentxff.org