MILWAUKEE FILM FESTIVAL
SEPT. 22 - OCT. 6, 2016 | MKEFILM .ORG
HOW WE COMPARE
WITH OTHER FESTIVALS
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In 2015, we embarked upon a strategic planning process to find out how we compare with other regional festivals
in order to map out our path for future growth and success. Our findings place the Milwaukee Film Festival in the top
ten US film festivals according to a variety of measurables. Out of the top 30 film festivals, Milwaukee placed:
#5 in Attendance
#5 in Number of Films Shown
#5 in Festival Length
#6 in Contributed Revenue
#9 in Earned Income
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All this despite being #
in Media Market Size and the youngest
running film festival among the top ten US festivals.
STATISTICS AND
DEMOGRAPHICS
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ABOUT
MILWAUKEE FILM
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Film can entertain, educate, and empower. So begins our Milwaukee Film mission and everything we hold dear
about cinema and its role in our culture and community. We practice this belief through our flagship annual
Festival, our sustaining year-round Membership program, and our multi-faceted Education programs which
reach students, local filmmakers, and the general public.
MILWAUKEE FILM FESTIVAL
• 15 days
• 70,000+ attendees
• 300+ films shown
• 250+ filmmaker guests
• 50+ countries represented
• 100 Sponsors and 250+ Community Partners
• 150+ Festival events including parties,
tributes, panel discussions, post-screening
conversations, and more
Membership Program
• 3,350 members
• 687% growth in Membership since 2011
• 12 Monthly Members-only screenings at the
1,000+ seat Oriental Theatre
• 8 different Membership levels, starting at $65,
offer invitations to screenings, discounts on
Festival passes and tickets, and more
Education Programs
• Education Screenings: 7000+ students from
65 schools (82% MPS)
• Public Forums: 96 Conversations held after
78 festival films + 5 Public Panels with 330+
attendees
• Filmmaker Services:
¬¬ Year-round forums and mixers engaging
local filmmakers
¬¬ 125,000+ in cash and resources for local
filmmakers through our Brico Forward
Fund grant program
PARTNERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
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Milwaukee Film believes that sponsorships are the first step in building relationships between our clients and
our audience. Throughout the festival, there is a broad spectrum of possible associations including corporate
entertainment, employee engagement, naming opportunities, and brand activation. The benefits below are a
sampling of Milwaukee Film Festival opportunities:
Pre-Screening Commercial*
FILMMAKER SERVICES EVENTS
Limited 30-Second and 15-Second Commercial
Spots Available
300+ Admissions Year-Round
200+ Admissions Festival
Exclusive or Official Industry Category *
OTHER YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Be “The Official ___________ of the Milwaukee
Film Festival”
500+ Youth served
Opening Night Film
1,500+ Admissions
1,000 Admissions
Master Classes / Workshops
Opening Night PARTY
25 - 100+ Admissions
1,500 Admissions
Conversations Series
Centerpiece Film
550+ Admissions
1,000 Admissions
Panels
Closing Night Film
450+ Admissions
1,000 Admissions
Brand Activation
Actor, Director, and Screenwriter
Tributes & Events
150 - 1,500 Admissions
Film Program Series
Branding at special events, gift inclusion in
filmmaker gift bag, promotional presence in
our hospitality suite
Volunteer Program
300 Volunteers | 5,000 hours
Available for top tier sponsorships only. All benefits are subject to MFF approval.
*
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS
AND COLLATERAL
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Receive a customized package tailored to your
marketing needs.
PROGRAM BOOK
IN THEATER EXPOSURE
100,000 program books are distributed to:
Circulation:
• Members
• Ticket buyers
• Press
• Festival Venues
• Community Partners
5 venues
6 screens
15 days
• Educational institutions
• Cultural and arts organizations
ONLINE
Festival Website:
SOCIAL MEDIA
20,800+ social media followers
235K+ sessions
1M+ page views
9,000+ Milwaukee Film email subscribers
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
AND BENEFITS
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Benefits
Number Available
Presenting
$200,000
Premier
$100,000
Luminary
$100,000
Leading
$50,000
Visionary
$50,000
Producing
$30,000
Supporting
$20,000
Providing
$10,000
Contributing
$5,000
Sustaining
$2,500
1
2
Unlimited
5
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Festival Visibility and Acknowledgment
Recognition as Presenting Sponsor
Logo on all pass lanyards
Logo on Step & Repeat backdrop
Logo on banners
Logo on print advertisements for
film festival on space available basis
Logo Hyperlink in festival season emails/
list of 9000+ subscribers (Sept. 1 - Jan. 31)
Logo on website homepage (Sept. 1 - Jan. 31)
Logo appears on screen prior to every film in the festival
Logo on Program Book sponsor page (scaled by level)
Listing
Listing
Logo Hyperlink on website sponsor page (Sept. 1 - Jan. 31)
Listing in sponsor press release
Material on Sponsor Table at Oriental Theatre
Advertising Visibility Program book ads are reserved on a space available basis. Confirm your sponsorship early to reserve your ad space.
Program Book Ad - due July 15
Full
Full
N/A
Full
N/A
Half
Quarter
10
8
8
6
6
4
2
Quarter
Cash sponsorships only
Tickets and Passes
All Access Sponsor Passes (or exchange: 1 Pass = 20 Film Vouchers)
1
15 Film Vouchers 10 Film Vouchers
Discount Group Ticket Sales
Invitation to Sponsor Kick-Off
NOTES: Sponsorships must be confirmed by July 15 to ensure fulfillment of festival benefits. Luminary and Visionary categories only for individuals and foundations. Only one logo per sponsorship, if multiple needed,
placement category of logos will be lowered to add up to total sponsorship. Film vouchers are valid for regular priced screenings (excludes Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Night Films). Group ticket orders are
minimum 20 tickets, in packs of 10 (must be distributed offsite).
SILVER SCREEN TIME
SPONSORSHIP
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Silver Screen Time film sponsorship offers Milwaukee Film’s cash sponsor organizations the chance to engage
employees and clients by connecting with the most diverse programming in the city. Milwaukee Film will
work with your organization to select a film that aligns with your interests and goals. With over 300 films from
more than 50 countries you’re sure to find a story that resonates with your audience.
Silver Screen Time sponsors receive all standard festival benefits in addition to the following film
sponsorship benefits:
Supporting
$20,000
Providing
$10,000
Film Festival Tickets to one screening of your sponsored film
Private
Screening up
to 250 Seats
100 NonReserved
20 Reserved
50 NonReserved
10 Reserved
25 NonReserved
5 Reserved
Popcorn & Soda Vouchers to be used at sponsored
film screening
Up to 250
100 NonReserved
20 Reserved
50 NonReserved
10 Reserved
25 NonReserved
5 Reserved
Silver Screen Time Benefits
Contributing
$5,000
Sustaining
$2,500
Employee or Client Raffle of a Movie Star Level Membership
Executive Speaking Opportunity for one minute, directly prior
to one screening of film
Priority Film Selection
Logo in the Program Book and text recognition on the website
with the film description, Verbal recognition prior to each
screening of sponsored film
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