Become A Sponsor

Sponsoring the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is a great way to support this important cultural event as well as gain excellent marketing exposure for your business. We encourage all levels of sponsorship and encourage you to get involved in the Festival soon to take advantage of many months of promotion leading up the 2011 Festival.
All contributions are tax deductible (Tax ID# 77-0367414).

FILM SOCIETY

Contributions $50 Cash or more entitle you to become a Film Society member and receive the following benefits:

• year-round special event discounts
• discounts on festival tickets for films, receptions, workshops and Special Events
• early-bird opportunities to purchase passes and individual Special Event tickets

Benefits increase with the size of the donation.
For Donations of $500+, see chart above for benefits.

Crew - $250-499 : Listing on website and in Festival Guide and two Movie Fanatic passes

Movie Critic - $100-249 : Listing on website and one Movie Fanatic pass

PLEASE MAKE A DONATION!

WHAT CAN YOU SPONSOR?

FESTIVAL PREMIERE NIGHT - This up-scale event honors an important film premiere, the weekend before the 2011 Festival begins. Evening begins with a wine and food reception at a downtown restaurant, followed by an exciting new film and special guests - Saturday, March 5, 2011.

SURF NITE IN SLO - The 6th Annual event features an 'epic' surf film on the Fremont Theater's big screen, with guest surf legends and a lively downtown after-party with live music - Friday, March 11, 2011.

KING VIDOR AWARD - Closing night celebrity "meet and greet" reception hosted by local wineries and restaurants is followed by the prestigious King Vidor Award, presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the motion picture industry - Saturday, March 12, 2011.

HOLLYWOOD & VINES EVENT- A reception with great Central Coast wines and food is followed by a classic film, often with VIP guests in attendance - Thursday, March 10, 2011.

OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION - Central Coast Filmmakers are honored at a reception at a downtown SLO restaurant/bar and then screenings happen at several venues around downtown - Wednesday, March 9, 2011.

INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS BRUNCH - Jury and Audience Awards are presented to winning filmmakers at a Central Coast winery after a delectable closing day brunch - Sunday, March 13, 2011

VENUE SPONSOR - The opportunity to sponsor all screenings at major Festival venues:
the Palm Theatre, Downtown Cinemas, Park Cinemas and La Perla Del Mar.

EDUCATIONAL AND FILM PROGRAMS

Summer Youth Filmmaking Workshop - Four weeks of filmmaking camps for youth, aged 7-18
Behind-the Scenes Panels - A series of panels and workshops featuring industry pros, during the 2010 Festival
American Film Institute Scholarship - Supports a talented graduate student at the AFI Conservatory in Los Angeles
Filmmakers of Tomorrow Showcase - A youth film competition open to young people, grades K-12
Central Coast Filmmakers Showcase - Local filmmakers and films are featured one evening of the Festival
Wendy's Picks / World Cinema: Two programs during the Festival that feature
unusual features and shorts from around the world.

Click here for a description of 2010 Festival Passes

Got questions? Please contact Festival Director, Wendy Eidson: festivaldirector@slofilmfest.org or (805) 546-3456. Don't miss out on the chance to support the next Festival and get some great benefits! You won't be sorry.

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