Fond memories of last year s Film Festival! SCENE PAGE 22 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19/2016 POWELL RIVER WEEKEND AROUND TOWN Powell River Film Festival opening night Now in its 15th year, Powell River Film Festival celebrated its launch on Wednesday, February 17, with an opening-night reception and screening of Brazilian comedic drama The Second Mother. The festival continues until Sunday, February 21, at The Patricia Theatre with a variety of international and local films. For more information go to prfilmfestival.ca. JASON SCHREURS PHOTOS 2 1 3 1. Powell River Film Festival director Michelle Hignell [left] with The Patricia Theatre owner/ operator Ann Nelson 2. Film festival program committee member Tai Uhlmann [left] is joined by [left to right] Amanda Zaikow, Claudia MedinaCulós and Tanya Uhlmann 3. Festival board director Al Lacourciere, box office coordinator Kim Barton-Bridges [centre] and board director Patti Rudiak 4. Regular film festival attendees Barb Thorsell [left] and Rosmarie Steiner 4 5 6 7 5. Film festival board director Margaret Gardiner works the box office 6. Film festival marketing coordinator Gary Shilling and volunteer Pennie Young serve up punch 7. Longtime film fest attendees [left] Leila Jones and Peggy Phillips 8. Cottage Creek Bakery owner Janet Lyon and her daughter, Lydia Line 8
Powell River is a place for filmmaking Wi t h a 16 y e a r h i s t o r y, the Powell River Film Festival has deep connections to the film community of British Columbia. Referred to as Hollywood North, Vancouver is the third largest film and television production centre in North America. Direct spending on film and television in British Columbia in 2014 was in excess of $2 billion. A recent Powell River production is Kayaking for Beginners, starring 14 year-old Ta Kaiya Blaney and Evan Adams from Tla amin Nation. When director Zoe Hopkins was scouting Powell River as a potential production location, Evan Adams contacted Festival Director Michelle Hignell. Do you have a crew list of locals who work in film, or a contact person who might give us a quick update on local people who might serve as crew?, he asked. The request for local production crew came in during our off season. These decisions are on a tight timeline so I dropped everything to provide the contacts. And they chose our location! What a plus for the Powell River region, says Michelle. Media productions such as Kayaking for Beginners bring in the dollars that crews spend locally; they also showcase our region to audiences far and wide. The production was filmed this fall on the coasts of Lund, Tla amin and the Copeland Islands and will be released soon. With more than 3,000 seats filled last year, the Powell River Film Festival provides an excellent opportuntiy to reach the local filmmaking community, industry professionals, and an audience with an interest in culture and community. One of this year s highlights is the local feature production, The End of the Road, by Tai Uhlmann and Theo Angell, documenting the migration of hippies from the US to Lund in the early 70s. Thank you for taking the time to review sponsorhsip opportunities with the Powell River Film Festival. Our goal is to provide an exciting venue for building connections within the community and value for our sponsors and partners. Media productions such as Kayaking for Beginners bring in the dollars that crews spend locally; they also showcase our region to audiences far and wide. Produced in Powell River, Kayaking for Beginners, stars 14-year-old Ta Kaiya Blaney from Tla amin Nation. Best regards, Gary Shilling Marketing Specialist Powell River Film Festival
The Festival and our community The Festival supports independent local filmmakers and when possible, screens their work during the festival. Since its inception, the Powell River Film Festival has showcased independent films and filmmakers. The newest and best feature films, documentaries and shorts, selected from Canada and beyond, often can only be seen through festival exposure. The historic Patricia Theatre is the location for our evening features and weekend matinees, with an upgraded state-of-the-art projection system. Our audience has grown from 270 people in 2002 to over 3,000 attending in recent years, and we attract people from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, as well as our local supporters. Since that first festival, we have become the Powell River Film Festival, operated by the Friends of Film Society of Powell River, which is a registered non-profit society with full charitable status. The Festival supports independent local filmmakers and when possible, screens their work during the festival. At our Adventures in Film Camp, students learn about filmmaking and discuss important social issues. The School Film Focus program is made available to all students in the region. We continually work to connect our isolated community to the world beyond our shores. Students and the general public pack the morning presentations at the Evergreen theatre, where the energy is contagious. The festival attracts BC directors, who present their films and engage the audience. Charles Wilkinson, director of Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World is pictured.
Your support will help us grow together CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SUPPORT The Film Festival recognizes the value of having strong relationships in the community. Although the Film Festival generates a certain amount of revenue, it still depends on sponsorships, donations and grants to fully cover its expenses and keep prices low. Through our festival promotions, we are able to increase your profile within the community and beyond. Sponsors remain on the website for an average of ten months, are viewed on the big screen before each film, and are included in the free Festival Guide that s given to the public, all festival attendees and special guests. Film sponsors have the opportunity to engage with the audience. Powell River Division of Family Practice surveyed the audience about comfort levels with their physician. By supporting the Powell River Film Festival through sponsorship, your business can help us fulfill our objectives. Support can take the form of cash or inkind donations of goods and services. The Film Festival also accepts donations of Powell River Money. Find out more at http://powellrivermoney.ca. SPONSORSHIP REACH The Festival has a sponsorship level to suit your business needs. All of our sponsors have their names or logos featured in our Festival Guide, on our website, and at screenings. Our film parties are attended by those most engaged with the community. Sponsorship is a great way to reach these influencers. This year, we are adding display advertising opportunities in our Guide and before screenings. MORE ABOUT IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS In-kind sponsorships are a valuable way to support the arts, not with dollars, but with products and services. In-kind sponsorships have a significant impact on the bottom line of the Film Festival. If you or your company offers a service or product you feel we might need, please let us know. We re proud of the work we do with youth at our Film Camp. Mentors support the creative collabortion of the student teams. Local filmmaker Claudia Medina is pictured with her crew. 76>,33 90=,9-034 -,:;0=(3
Choose the sponsorship level FILM FESTIVAL CONTRIBUTION LEVELS Amounts listed represent either cash or in-kind values All Sponsors Receive: Your name/logo on display throughout the Film Festival Your name/logo on the Film Festival Guide Link from the Powell River Film Festival website to your website If requested, tickets to films of your choice delivered to your door Platinum Sponsor $1000 + Sponsorship of the opening or closing evening film and party (cash sponsorship only) Company or organization poster or banner at the Patricia Theatre Up to 20 tickets at 50% discount or up to 10 free (by request) Reserved area for promotional display Gold Sponsor $500 - $999 Sponsorship of a film of your choice (cash sponsorship only; excludes opening & closing) Up to 15 tickets at 50% discount or up to 8 free (by request) Reserved area for promotional display Silver Sponsor $300 - $499 Reserved area for business card and brochure display Up to 10 tickets at 50% discount or up to 5 free (by request) Bronze Sponsor $100 - $299 Reserved area for business card and brochure display Up to 4 tickets at 50% discount or 2 free (by request) Friends of the Film Festival $50 - $99 Up to 2 tickets at 50% discount or 1 free (by request) Advertising Placement In addition to sponsorship, there are advertising opportunities in our Festival Guide and on the silver screen prior to films. The Festival Guide is printed and distributed at local establishments and at the theatre. Full, half, and quarter page ads are available. Festival pass patrons arrive at screenings 20 minutes before showtime. Advertising is shown while they wait. For our advertising rate card, please contact us. POWELL RIVER FILM FESTIVAL Physical address: Room 302, Oceanview Education Centre, 7105 Nootka St. Mailing address: c/o 6290 Oak Street, Powell River, BC V8A 4L6 For more information, contact: Michelle Hignell Festival Director michelle@prfilmfestival.ca 604-414-9758 prfilmfestival.ca