MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL OCTOBER 18-21, 2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS WWW.MIDDLEBURGFILM.ORG
experience a carefully curated mix of Academy Award contenders, the best in independent film, and festival favorites. enjoy Darkest Hour the stunning setting close to our nation s capital. Greenhill Winery savor the fine wines, farm-to-table cuisine, & warm hospitality of the Virginia Piedmont. Middleburg, in a short time, has earned respect on the festival circuit for its relaxed, elegant vibe, sharp programming, and subtle star power. Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post engage in fascinating conversations. connect with an influential and sophisticated mix of acclaimed filmmakers, industry leaders, opinion makers, and filmgoers. Directors Valerie Faris, Greta Gerwig, and Maggie Betts with Ann Hornaday The Frame s John Horn and Former Attorney General Eric Holder TOP 10 FILM FESTIVALS THAT YOU SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND Nestled amongst the mountains of Shenandoah, Middleburg might lay a strong claim over the most beautiful film festival location out there... great line-up of films from the award contenders to the classics. The Cinemaholic
festivalhighlights The Middleburg Film Festival is like an itty-bitty Cannes... The Washington Post Mudbound director > Dee Rees < Lady Bird director Greta Gerwig < Call Me By Your Name producer and screenwriter James Ivory Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Former President, > Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Actress > Emma Stone at screening of La La Land < Meg Ryan at screening of her directorial debut, Ithaca The Middleburg Film Festival has established itself as the best festival in the DC/VA/MD area, and one of the most important stops during the awards season. Travis Hopson, Punch Drunk Critics Director > Catherine Hardwicke ( Twilight, Thirteen) < Director Lee Daniels ( The Butler, Empire) Actor Allen Leech at screening > of The Imitation Game
why sponsor MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL Sophisticated Local Audience Loudoun County, Virginia is the nation s most affluent county. Next door, Fairfax County has the second highest household income. The Washington, DC area is is the most educated in the country. Intimate and Relaxed Environment The perfect setting for entertaining guests and mingling with both Washington changemakers and leading Hollywood filmmakers and stars. Events range from farm-to-table dinners prepared by award-winning chefs to small salon-type gatherings and conversations. Word is definitely spreading that Middleburg is the place to be during Oscar season RogerEbert.com World Class Setting Easily accessible, located just one hour from the Nation s Capital and 30 minutes from Washington Dulles airport. Middleburg has long been a weekend retreat and second home for Washingtonians, as well as a destination for world leaders and equestrians. NY Times Critic Janet Maslin talks with political commentator David Gergen Exceptional Films Featuring the best in cinema from all over the world. Be the first to see upcoming Oscar buzz movies, critically acclaimed foreign films, and fascinating documentaries. Discover independent film gems. Prominent Recognition Excellent opportunities are available for sponsorship recognition, corporate branding, and visibility throughout the 4-day festival including signage, on-screen credit before every film, festival mobile app, social media, and product placement. Strong Media Presence More than 60 members of the national and local press attend. The Washington Post is the festival s founding media sponsor. Lady Bird MFF Founder Sheila C. Johnson Social Responsibility The Middleburg Film Festival is a non-profit organization whose mission recognizes and supports the power of film to inspire, educate and inform audiences of diverse backgrounds and perspectives and through this help build bridges of empathy and understanding. Conversation with screenwriter and director James Ivory
MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL 2017films 33 Oscar nominations, including 4 Best Picture nominations 23 Golden Globe nominations, resulting in 9 wins 20 Independent Spirit Awards nominations THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI CALL ME BY YOUR NAME LADY BIRD A FANTASTIC WOMAN THE LEISURE SEEKER JANE THE SQUARE MUDBOUND BATTLE OF THE SEXES HOSTILES DARKEST HOUR I, TONYA LAST FLAG FLYING FACES PLACES
sponsorship LEVELS & BENEFITS MFF Founder Sheila C. Johnson and Coca Cola s Lori Billingsley presenting sponsor $100,000 La La Land director Damien Chazelle and actress Emma Stone Director Scott Cooper (Hostiles, Crazy Heart) Prominent signage throughout festival Welcoming remarks at Opening Night Film Full-screen logo on festival trailer that screens before films Full-page, inside cover ad in festival catalogue Prominent corporate logo on step-&-repeat Opportunities for product placement throughout festival Private Opening Reception with VIP guests and filmmakers 16 tickets to Opening Night Film & After Party 16 tickets to Wine & Conversation with filmmaker at local winery 16 tickets to Symphony Orchestra Concert honoring film composer Farm-to-Table Dinner for 16 guests prepared by award-winning chef 16 tickets to Saturday Night Film & After Party 16 All-Access Festival Passes with priority entrance & reserved seats Personal festival concierge and welcome gift bags Please note that $79,000 of this contribution is tax deductible Coca Cola s Matt Echols and Senator Tim Kaine A diverse selection of extremely buzzy awards-season favorites with their filmmakers and actors in attendance that typically only screen at top-tier festivals like New York Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival, and Telluride Film Festival. Washington City Paper Symphony Orchestra Concert honoring film composer Nicholas Britell
premiere sponsor $50,000 Full-screen logo or name on festival trailer that screens before films Prominent corporate logo or name on step-&-repeat Full-page ad in festival catalogue Private Opening Reception with VIP guests and filmmakers 8 tickets to Opening Night Film & After Party 8 tickets to Wine & Conversation with filmmaker at local winery 8 tickets to Symphony Orchestra Concert honoring film composer Farm-to-Table Dinner for 8 guests prepared by award-winning chef 8 tickets to Saturday Night Film & After Party 8 All-Access Festival Passes with priority entrance & reserved seats Personal festival concierge and welcome gift bags Please note that $38,000 of this contribution is tax deductible The Washington Post s Ann Hornaday and director Dee Rees Features some of the best that cinema has to offer in any given year. RogerEbert.com director s chair Logo or name on festival trailer that screens before films Corporate logo or name on step-&-repeat Full-page ad in festival catalogue Private Opening Reception with VIP guests and filmmakers 4 tickets to Opening Night Film & After Party 4 tickets to Wine & Conversation with filmmaker at local winery 4 tickets to Symphony Orchestra Concert honoring film composer Farm-to-Table Dinner for 4 guests prepared by award-winning chef 4 tickets to Saturday Night Film & After Party 4 All-Access Festival Passes with priority entrance Welcome gift bags and commemorative festival catalogue Please note that $19,000 of this contribution is tax deductible $25,000 Actress Daniela Vega (A Fantastic Woman) Indeed, Middleburg has become so successful so quickly that it s difficult to imagine where it might be headed in coming years. Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post Wine & Conversation at Boxwood Estate Winery Director and subject at screening of The Eagle Huntress Italian Amb. and Mrs. Armando Varricchio
producer s circle $15,000 Logo or name on festival trailer that screens before films Half-page ad in festival catalogue 4 tickets to Opening Night Film & After Party 4 tickets to Wine & Conversation with filmmaker at local winery 4 tickets to Symphony Orchestra Concert honoring film composer Farm-to-Table Dinner for 2 guests prepared by award-winning chef 2 tickets to Saturday Night Film & After Party 2 All-Access Festival Passes with priority entrance Welcome gift bags and commemorative festival catalogue Please note that $10,000 of this contribution is tax deductible front row $10,000 Directors Val Faris and Jonathan Dayton (Battle of the Sexes) Actor Bruce Dern (Nebraska) Actor Ben Mendelsohn (Darkest Hour) Logo or name on festival trailer that screens before films Half-page ad in festival catalogue 2 tickets to Opening Night Film & After Party 2 tickets to Symphony Orchestra Concert honoring film composer Farm-to-Table Dinner for 2 guests prepared by award-winning chef 2 tickets to Saturday Night Film & After Party 2 All-Access Festival Passes with priority entrance Welcome gift bags and commemorative festival catalogue Please note that $7,000 of this contribution is tax deductible Middleburg, Virginia has established itself on the map as a sensational place for film lovers to gather. Thank you, Middleburg. awardsdaily.com For more information, please contact: info@middleburgfilm.org
THANK YOU TO OUR 2017sponsors Presenting Sponsor Founding Media Sponsor Premiere Sponsor GARY MATHER & TINA CO MATHER Corporate Premiere Sponsor Director s Chair Altria Baker McKenzie Belvedere Vodka BP Brett Johnson Collection Greenhill Winery & Vineyards Halcyon The Harmon family Maserati Moët & Chandon Morgan Stanley Outsider Labs Peterson Family Foundation Salamander Resort & Spa Karen & Fred Schaufeld Courtney & David Straus Michael & Mariella Trager TTR Sotheby s Sharon Virts & Scott Miller Clifford & Deborah White Foundation Producer s Circle Boxwood Estate Winery Chase Mediatech Town of Middleburg Visit Loudon Distilled Spirits Council Front Row AH & T Beverly Equestrian Carl M. Freeman Foundation Edelman J.P. Morgan The Stafford Foundation Virginia Film Office BOARD OF DIRECTORS Courtney Straus Vice Chair Matt Carson Beth Erickson Sheila C. Johnson Founder and Board Chair William Hasselberger Timothy Harmon Susan Koch Executive Director Sachiko Kuno Lauren Peterson Karen Schaufeld Mary Streett Michael Trager Sharon Virts WWW.MIDDLEBURGFILM.ORG