PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Photo by Enric Sala / National Geographic
P R E S E N T I N G T H E W O R L D S F I N E S T C O L L E C T I O N S O F O C E A N F I L M S More than films, more than a celebration of all things wet, The BLUE Ocean Film Festival brings together a potent mix of artists, scientists, conservationists, decision makers, industry leaders, inquisitive teachers, lively kids and more. Come to be entertained, inspired, informed and make useful contacts. Come to have a good time. Whatever strums your blue heartstrings, Just Come! Dr. Sylvia Earle National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Founder, Mission Blue Rolex Ambassador
GLOBAL OCEAN LEADERS CELEBRITIES Join influential leaders for an event that educates, engages, and empowers audiences through entertainment and visual media. Position your company on the cutting-edge of growing social awareness that our oceans - which cover 70% of our planet and provide half of our oxygen - play a critical role in sustaining human life. Support a critical distribution network for these important films, as we share them with communities of all sorts, across the U.S. and around the world. Inspire the best and brightest students - in both arts and sciences - to direct their talent to help us assure healthy oceans and a bright future.
By The Numbers BLUE attracted an international and engaged audience, made up of a well educated, socially conscious demographic that shares a common passion for exploring and protecting the ocean. Our audience is broad, reaching the arts, film industry, photographers, explorers, sciences, visionaries and governmental policy makers. 20,000 Attendees 400+ Film Submitted 4,000+ Students 49 Workshops & Panels 124 Speakers 610 Conference Delegates 8,300 News Stories 498 M Impressions 22.9 M Social Media Reach 1.24M Local Market Viewer s
Our Audience BLUE attracts a diversified and engaged audience, made up of a well-educated, Geographic Distribution Gender Age socially conscious demographic that shares a common passion for enjoying the ocean as well as protecting it. Our audience is broad-reaching in the film industry, marine 41 % 54 % 46 % 54 % 35 % 20 % sciences, and government policy makers visionaries and governmental policy makers. 5 % 45 % From the Local Area Male 18-29 years old BLUE Ocean Film Festival Attendance 2009-2014 Outside the Local Area Outside the U.S.A. Female 30-54 years old 55+ years old 20,000 Education Annual Household Income 15,000 11 % 4 % 40 % 25 % 10,000 85 % 5,000 15 % 14 % 6 % College Degree or Higher $200,000 + 0 Student $100,000-200,000 2009 2010 2012 2014 Other $50,000 - $100,000 $25,000 - $50,000 Under $25,000
FESTIVAL MEDIA The BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit received national and international media coverage leading up to, during and after the festival. Through print, radio, television and online outlets BLUE 2014 hosted over 100+ members of the press from outlets worldwide: MEDIA IMPRESSIONS 493 MILLION* EDITORIAL ARTICLES 8,300
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S E T Y O U R S E L F A P A R T For BLUE, we are committed to win-win collaborations with our partners. Our intimate environment allows our partners to directly engage key influencers and nurture special relationships with industry leaders, policy makers, conservation icons, and entertainment executives. Our team works with you to: (A) Understand your organizations goals and (B) Create a partnership package that effectively delivers your message to a diverse audience and meet your business objectives. We are committed to finding ways to strengthen the connections between your brand and your target audience. PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR International Film Festival Conservation Summit Industry Conference Educational Outreach BLUE On Tour Special Events W E A R E C O M M I T M E N T E D T O S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y We are committed to working with each sponsoring partner to develop a participation package that meets your specific marketing and branding goals. The Festival provides a unique opportunity for targeted visibility and high impact messaging. And as BLUE attracts key influencers from around the world, we are an ideal platform to showcase your corporate environmental sustainable priorities and commitment to ocean stewardship.
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Honoring the World s Finest Ocean Films At the heart of BLUE is the international film competition and film festival. During the festival more than 100 finalist films from 18 categories are publicly screened and honored for their artistic and storytelling excellence. BLUE s intimate social events provide the rare opportunity for networking with media industry executives, award-winning filmmakers, scientists, photogrphers, and explorers who come together for BLUE to create an inspiring not-to-be-missed event. CONSERVATION SUMMIT Bringing together esteemed leaders and ocean luminaries Renowned explorers, scientists, conservationists, celebrities and policy makers come together from around the globe to share scientific insights, discuss the issues and present innovative solutions in inspiring and thought-provoking sessions. I N D U S T R Y C O N F E R E N C E Presenting a comprehensive conference for underwater film and photography professionals Workshops to promote professional and business development and excellence in U/W film making and photography. Attendees participate in panels and master classes to enhance their professional skills, learn about ground-breaking technologies, engage program funders in pitching sessions, and build partnerships through unparalleled networking opportunities.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH Science and the Arts for the stewardship of the ocean BLUE provides educational programs to leverage our film library and visual media to nurture artistry and creative talents, enhance communication skills, increase understanding of the marine sciences, foster cultural exchange and ensure ocean stewardship. Utilizing handson activities, films and photography as our foundational tools, our educational initiatives provide exceptional multi-disciplined learning opportunities for youth, educators and emerging leaders. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Emerging Filmmaker Scholarships Student Filmmaker Scholarships International Filmmaker Scholarships EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Message in a Buoy Program Learn to Swim Program Learn to Dive Program Beach Clean-Up Sea Grass Restoration Nothing-But-Rain-Down-the-Drain Program Plastic Free Zone s
B L U E O N T O U R Changing the way the world sees the ocean BLUE On Tour is our traveling ocean film festival and conservation initiative which makes BLUE s extensive collection of award winning ocean films available to communities around the globe that otherwise would not have access. With films from hundreds of filmmakers and the ability to customize each program, BLUE On Tour raises awareness about issues relevant to each community and provides an awe-inspiring window into the ocean. Align your business with BLUE On Tour for a World Wide Reach to your customers PAST BLUE ON TOUR LOCATIONS 2011 2012 2013 2014
E H I B I T I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S This is a special opportunity to have a customized exhibit area during BLUE 2016 inside the We hope you will be able to join us and connect with a very special group at BLUE 2016. EHIBITOR FEE $1,200 Register for Exhibition space online at: blueoceanfilmfestival.org EHIBITOR BENEFITS Exhibitor listing in BLUE s Festival Guide, website, and mobile app 10 x 10 display area that includes: table (with or without cover), two chairs, 24 hour security 1/2 Page Ad in Festival Guide (Ad Deadline: Oct. 7th) Day Pass Access for two (Films, Panels, Luncheons) NON-PROFIT FEE $350 10 x 10 display area that includes: table (with or without cover), two chairs, 24 hour security Day Pass Access for two (Films, Panels, Luncheons)
2 0 1 6 F E S T I V A L G U I D E A D V E R T I S I N G CIRCULATION: Distribution of 2,500 copies to the community and BLUE 2015 attendees. The four-day festival highlights important ocean related films and showcases the talents of award winning filmmakers and photographers from around the world. HOW TO SUPPLY ARTWORK: All ads should be submitted digitally. Acceptable electronic art includes: highresolution PDF files; high-resolution CMYK TIFF files (300 dpi at 100 percent size). AD RATES PREMIUM POSITIONING BACK COVER $ 2,500 INSIDE FRONT $ 1,200 PAGE 3 $1,000 INSIDE BACK $ 1,200 STANDARD EMAIL FILES: Ads under 2MB stuffed (.sit file size) should be emailed to the email address below. Please compress all files into one document, label all compress files with advertiser s name. Email to: ads@blueoceanfilmfestival.org DEADLINES Sales Close... Sunday Oct 9rd All Ads Final... Wednesday Oct 12th AD SIZES 2-PAGE SPREAD FULL PAGE 1/2 PAGE 1/4 PAGE 1/8 PAGE $ 1,200 $ 650 $ 375 $ 225 $ 175 Full Page Trim Size 8 x 10.5 Full Page With Bleed Full Page Live Area 1/2 Page Vertical 8.25 x 10.75 7 x 9.5 3.375 x 9.5 Type Safe Area 7 x 9.5 (0.5 on all sides) 1/2 Page Horizontal 1/4 Page 1/8 Page 7 x 4.625 3.375 x4.625 3.375 x 2.8125 1/2 Page 1/8 Page 1/4 Page
SPONSOR BENEFITS $100K $50K $25K $15K $10K $5K MAJOR PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE PARTICIPATING PATRON ECLUSIVITY in Industry Category Partnership Recognition/Logo on Festival Street Banners and Flags Partnership Recognition/Logo in select paid advertising Partner Commercial or PSA included in screenings Pre-Show Partner info included in side rotation BLUE s website home page Partner logo on photo step & repete backdrops Dedicated partnership recognition in BLUE s Social media Dedicated press release announcing partnership Partner logo included on the official BLUE shirts Exhibit space / attendee engagement area customized Reservered VIP table for awards presentation Film awards category sponsor Partnership recognition on festival screens & digital signage Access to reserved VIP preferred seating areas Access to VIP lounge Branded product placement in industry delegate bags Logo inclustion in pre-roll Listing Festival Guide Ad Space or Listing Festival access: Passes & Tickets 2-Full Page 20 Patron Passes 1Full Page 14 Patron Passes 1/2 Page 10 Patron Passes 1/4 Page 6 Patron Passes 1/8 Page 4 Patron Passes Patron Listing 2 Patron Passes +20 Day Passes +14 Day Passes +10 Day Passes +6 Day Passes +4 Day Passes For information on high level year-round and multi-year partnerships, talk to us about the Presenting and Lead partner opportunities. All Customized Benefits are in addition to those outlined below. Prices are quoted in US dollars.
G L O B A L A D V I S O R Y B O A R D CHARLES KINDER Co-Founder, COO BLUE Ocean Film Festival DEBORAH KINDER Co-Founder, CEO BLUE Ocean Film Festival JENIFER AUSTIN Ocean Program Manager Google PAUL BARIBAULT Vice President Disneynature and The Walt Disney Studios DAN BASTA Director Office of National Marine Sanctuaries TOM CAMPBELL President Tom Campbell s HD Productions MARI CARSWELL Partner, Marketing Consultant & Executive Producer Spyhop Productions BARRY CLARK Executive Producer Telanova Productions TERRY TANNER CLARK Executive Producer Telanova Productions CELINE COUSTEAU Founder & Executive Director CauseCentric Productions DR. SYLVIA EARLE Founder, Mission Blue National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence PATTY ELKUS Board of Directors Scripps Oceanographic Inst. Mission Blue MARA G. HASELTINE Artist, Educator & Ocean Advocate STRATTON LEOPOLD Executive Vice President Paramount Pictures DON LEVY President Smith Brook Farm SUJATA MURTHY Senior Vice President, Public Relations Universal Music Enterprises BRUCE NEIL Executive Director Sanibel Sea School LAURA ORTHWEIN Director / Documentary Producer Make A Difference Media CHRIS PALMER President Center for Environmental Filmmaking at American Univ. BROOKE RUNNETTE President National Geographic Studios SHARI SANT PLUMMER President Code Blue Charitable Foundation MARTHA SHAW Founder Earth Advertising THOMAS SPEISS Partner Stradling Attorneys at Law GREG STONE, PH.D. Executive Vice President Conservation International CHARLOTTE VICK Partnership Director Mission Blue CAPTAIN DON WALSH USN (RET), PH.D. Honorary President The Explorers Club CHRIS WELSH Co-Founder Virgin Oceanic MARK WILD Executive Vice President BBC
for more information, please contact Debbie Kinder 727.466.8016 dk@blueoceanfilmfestival.org BECAUSE GREAT FILMS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD 200 2nd Avenue South #467 St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 +1.727.388.6682 www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org Photo: Humpback Whales - MacGillvray Freeman Films