STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
The San Francisco Film Society (SFFS) shares the best in global cinema arts with over 100,000 annual participants and viewers who are eager to explore ideas beyond the mainstream multiplex. SFFS educates, entertains and enriches a wide and diverse range of audiences through the following three programs: Exhibition San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF), year-round preview screenings, Doc Stories, Food on Film series, and Hong Kong Cinema Education K 12 education programs including Filmmakers in the Classroom, Schools at the Festival, Screenings for Schools, Young Filmmakers Camp (10,000 students and teachers served annually), and online media literacy and media making resources, as well as engagement with college and university students Filmmaker360 Unparalleled assistance and opportunities including grants, development assistance, and residencies for working filmmakers at all stages of their careers 59th SFIFF SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL April 21 May 5 Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. Held each spring for two weeks, the Festival is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation featuring: 250+ screenings and live events More than 200 filmmakers and industry guests in attendance from 20+ countries Admissions include 70,000 engaged film lovers, filmmakers, and media professionals
DEMOGRAPHICS Reach a targeted, influential audience by supporting SFFS AUDIENCE 100,000 annually AGE 4% INCOME Median household income from last census : San Francisco: $ 71,745 15% 10% 26% 47% 53% INTERESTS 45% 6-21 22-41 42-61 62-71 72+ < $ 69,999 $ 70,000 - $ 124,999 $ 125,000 - $ 149,999 $ 149,999 > 26% 44% 17% 13% EDUCATION Electronics & Computers Exercise & Health Home Improvement Investing & Finance 22% 11% 19% 9% Reading Travel 18% 12% College graduate/grad school + 60% PROGRAMMING INTERESTS Films that can t be seen anywhere else Films from specific countries Q&A sessions with filmmakers in attendance 84% 48% 45%
MEDIA & PUBLICITY Over 390 million annual media impressions Local and national newspaper, magazine and online media outlets include: New York Times Filmmaker Magazine SF Weekly Variety San Francisco Examiner 7x7 Indiewire San Francisco Magazine Screen Daily Huffington Post San Francisco Chronicle Hollywood Reporter San Francisco Bay Guardian
PARTNERS We work closely with industry leaders from many fields, including media, technology, finance, hospitality, entertainment, and foundations.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Join us for unique events and programs during the SF International Film Festival Numerous programs are available for partnership depending on your interests, level of support, and current marketing initiatives OPENING NIGHT FILM & PARTY Film: 1,400 admissions Party: 1,000 admissions CLOSING NIGHT FILM & PARTY Film: 1,400 admissions Party: 800 admissions ACTOR, DIRECTOR & SCREENWRITER TRIBUTES & EVENTS 150 1,400 admissions FILM SOCIETY AWARDS NIGHT 500 admissions CENTERPIECE FILM & PARTY 300 admissions SPOTLIGHT FILM & MUSIC EVENTS 150 1,400 admissions EDUCATION Schools at the Festival 50+ schools 4,000+ students and teachers SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS State of Cinema Address, Persistence of Vision Award, Mel Novikoff Award, Audience Award, Golden Gate Awards 125 350 admissions VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 450 volunteers 1,000+ shifts FILM / FILM SERIES 100 1,400 admissions 150+ films MASTER CLASSES/SALONS/WORKSHOPS 25 100+ admissions DIGITAL MEDIA Event filming, mobile website, social media
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Join us for unique events and programs year round Numerous programs are available for partnership depending on your interests, level of support, and current marketing initiatives FILM / FILM SERIES (Director/Actor Q&As) 6 10 private and/or public screenings 3 6 exclusive dinners 20 150 admissions each MEMBERSHIP Robust membership program serves 2,000+ engaged cinephiles 12+ preview screenings and additional members-only events YOUTH EDUCATION School screenings, resources for educators, filmmakers in the classroom, youth media 100+ schools; 6,000 students and teachers/year FILMMAKER360 FilmHouse Residencies: support documentary filmmakers, 6 12 months each Documentary Film Fund: re-grants to films and program development support Screenwriting Grants: awards and funding to screenwriters YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS Support one of the Film Society s many year-round exhibition programs. Opportunities include Hong Kong Cinema, Doc Stories, Food on Film, and more.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Film Society Awards Night: Spring 2016 Film Society Awards Night is one of San Francisco s most highly anticipated black-tie events benefiting the SF International Film Festival and the SFFS Youth Education, Filmmaker360, and Exhibition programs. This lively and memorable evening honors three legends in the world of cinema (actor, director and screenwriter) with awards, peer tributes, and career highlights. Film Society Awards Night provides guests the opportunity to converge with celebrities, film industry moguls and business leaders, national press and A-list celebrities, as well as San Francisco thought leaders in one of the city s most magnificent venues. JOIN US! EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS Past recipients and presenters include Walter Salles 1 Robert Duvall 2 James Schamus 3 Harrison Ford George Lucas Clive Owen 4 Anjelica Huston Werner Herzog Warren Beatty Oliver Stone Annette Bening Ron Howard Tom Waits Forest Whitaker Maria Bello Dustin Hoffman Robert Altman Robert Redford Spike Lee Joan Allen Francis Ford Coppola GRAND SPONSOR $100K Receive ultimate exposure and branding recognition at not only the event but extensive association with each honoree s award as noted below. Grand sponsorship includes premium tables at Film Society Awards Night and recognition in SF International Film Festival marketing materials throughout the 15 days of the Festival. AWARD SPONSORSHIP $30K $50K Each award sponsorship (choose Acting Award, Directing Award or Screenwriting Award) includes a three-part promotion and branding exposure opportunity. In addition to a table and association with the gala, the sponsor receives invitations to an exclusive, intimate event for the honoree and sponsorship of the onstage interview and public screening on a separate evening of the Festival. CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORSHIP $10-25K Purchase tables for your friends, staff and clients. 1 2 3 4
PARTNER BENEFITS & COLLATERAL Top partners receive estimated print and media impressions exceeding 20 million Logos in Festival print and online advertisements Commercials on HD screens at Festival venues around the city Signage viewable city-wide and at Festival venues Acknowlegement in Festival press releases to over 2,100 media outlets Tickets to screenings and events Audience Activation opportunities Additional opportunities include: Social networking campaigns Extensive outdoor advertising Product displays and activation Film sponsorship Targeted email blasts Branding and sampling at special events MUNI BART VIDIBOX
PARTNER BENEFITS & COLLATERAL Receive a customized package tailored to your marketing needs Name recognition, logo and advertising: FILM GUIDE Film guides are distributed to: Members Ticket buyers Press Festival venues SOCIAL MEDIA Over 36,500 social media followers #sffs #sfiff Bay Area businesses Educational institutions Cultural and arts organizations ONLINE Festival web site: 90,000+ annual visits 900,000+ page views SFFS email subscribers: 30,000 FESTIVAL SIGNAGE Circulation: 8+ select venues (2013) Impressions: 140,000 IN THEATER EXPOSURE Circulation: 4 venues 7+ screens 15 days Slide Presentation impressions: 140,000
NEXT STEPS: JOIN US We would love to meet with you, learn about your goals, and collaborate on a partnership We are experienced in creating custom integrated packages to benefit the business and community objectives of our corporate partners. PARTNERSHIP INQUIRIES Josh Reiman Director of Strategic Partnerships 415 561 5036 jreiman@sffs.org Jennifer Schmidt Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships 415 561 5025 jschmidt@sffs.org MEDIA SPONSORSHIPS & ADVERTISING Bill Proctor Director of Communications and Content 415 561 5024 bproctor@sffs.org EVENT AND IN-KIND DONATIONS Ryan Lutz Development Associate 415 561 5049 rlutz@sffs.org