Presenting Film Festival Sponsor
44 Screening Events
3 Pre-Festival Promotional Events
3 Queens Rising* Events In June
All Live Broadcasts
Queens World Film Festival presented by YOUR BUSINESS HERE.
One (1) available: $27,495 for 12 months
If ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) are major initiatives at your company, the Presenting Film Festival Sponsor position will get the conversation started as you and your staff support the annual Queens World Film Festival, bringing the world to Queens for 11 days of exciting work from around the world and around the corner.
This level of engagement covers twelve months (Feb – Jan) including the annual multi-venue, multi-day film festival, all promotional events and activations prior to and during the festival, premium placement on our website and representation at all screenings and special events for the duration of the festival.
*Queens Rising is a month-long celebration of all things Queens taking place during June.
Premier Sponsor Benefits
- “Festival Presented by” rights, with company signage and logo on top banner of website homepage, with a click-thru to your website, message or offer.
- Premier position of your animated or static ad (approximate display length of 10 seconds) included in the website homepage animated reel.
- Premier logo placement on our website Partners Page plus click-thru link to your website or message.
- Premier logo placement on the Sponsorship Reel which plays on a continuous loop before all festival events and screenings – 400+ festival plays – and remains evergreen on our website for one year.
- Premier placement of multiple pull up banners at all events and screenings.
- Premier placement of your 10-second animated or static ad on the website homepage sizzle reel.
- Premier opportunity to present branded giveaway items, company literature or other material for festival attendees and participants.
- Activation opportunities at all parties and at selected screenings with a self-provided display or table to network with festival filmmakers and attendees.
- Opportunity to directly address attendees from the stage at the Annual Presser and during the festival.
- Dedicated press release announcing your sponsorship (client approves prior to release) and prominent position in the title of all subsequent press releases.
- Dedicated Social Media posts referencing your support (client approves prior to posts).
- Dedicated newsletter announcement with your message announcing your participation and a prominent position with click-thru on all subsequent newsletters. Opportunities for your staff to participate as Festival Associates, Hosts, Filmmaker Mentors and other key support positions at multiple events.
- Signage with your company name and QR code at all events during festival season.
- Ten (10) complimentary FULL-ACCESS festival passes (passes are not transferable).
Venue Sponsorship Options
Museum of the Moving Image
Sumner Redstone Theatre and Bartos Screening Room
One (1) available: $17,495 for an estimated 20 festival events
OR
Zukor Screening Room at Kaufman Astoria Studios
One (1) available: $11,495 for an estimated 24 screening events
Venue Sponsor Benefits
Take advantage of the opportunity to sponsor both theaters at the acclaimed Museum of the Moving Image or the historic screening room at Kaufman Astoria Studios and reach a significant live audience, plus gain additional recognition as filmmakers and their teams take advantage of photo opportunities in front of your signage at their screenings! This level of engagement covers all festival screenings and panels at the above-named venues for the duration of the festival.
- “Venue Sponsor” rights with company name/logo placed prominently on our Partnership Page with click-thru link to your website, message or offer.
- Prominent placement of company signage with QR code at screenings and events at the venue. (Client supplies the pull up banners, stand banners, posters, easels, etc.).
- Prominent placement on the Sponsorship Reel that plays on a continuous loop before all festival events and screenings and remains evergreen on the website for one year (400+ plays at the festival).
- Opportunity to present branded items and literature to festival attendees and participants.
- Opportunity to welcome the audience from the stage at the venue prior to every screening.
- One (1) dedicated press release announcing the partnership.
- Prominent placement in each subsequent press release in the sponsorship section.
- One (1) dedicated Social Media blast referencing your support.
- One (1) dedicated Newsletter Announcement of your participation plus all subsequent newsletters related to the festival with click through to your website or message.
- Activations at festival parties and events in accordance with space availability. (Self-provided display, booth or table, along with staff or company reps) to network with the attendees and filmmakers.
- Eight (8) complimentary FULL-ACCESS festival passes (passes are not transferable).
Bloc Sponsorships
At Museum of the Moving Image
20 festival screening events
Sumner Redstone Theatre: $1,495
Bartos Screening Room: $749
At Kaufman Astoria Studios
24 festival screening events
Zukor Screening Room: $499
Queens World celebrates films from around the world and around the corner and curates the entire festival thematically by grouping films that explore similar themes together. The Bloc Title helps us target our marketing to make sure we are connecting the audiences to films that are of interest to them. Sponsoring a Bloc of films connects you to audiences who share your interests.
Sample of our most popular Blocs
- Queens Corner: Films from the best of Queens filmmakers.
- Make it MOOOOoooove: Animated films that will astonish you!
- Food for Thought: Films where food plays an important role.
- Family Business: Films about the crazy things families will do.
- Local Express: Films by filmmakers from all 5 Boroughs.
- BQE: Short films from Brooklyn and Queens.
- Living Out: Stories from, for and by the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Crossing Borders: Immigrant Stories.
Bloc Sponsor Benefits
- “Bloc Sponsor” rights with company name/logo placed prominently on the Partnership Page on Queens World.
- website with click-thru link to your website, message or offer.
- Prominent placement of company signage with QR code at the Bloc screening. Client supplies the pullup banners, stand banners, posters, easels, etc.
- Prominent placement on the Sponsorship Reel that plays on a continuous loop before all festival events, screenings and remains evergreen on the website for one year. (400+ festival plays).
- Opportunity to present branded items and literature to festival attendees and participants.
- Opportunity to welcome the audience from the venue stage prior to the Bloc screening.
- Included in all press releases in the Bloc sponsorship section.
- A dedicated Social Media blast referencing your support.
- Included in the Sponsorship Announcement Newsletter with your message announcing your participation and included in all subsequent newsletters plus click-thru on all newsletters.
- Four (4) complimentary FULL-ACCESS festival passes (passes are not transferable).
Special Event Sponsorship
Prior to the festival,Queens World builds momentum with promotional events that provide opportunities to connect with our sponsors, local and regional media, our loyal audiences, the Queens World Board and the NYC filmmaking community. The following details the privileges these special events afford you.
Special Event Sponsor Benefits
- Prominent placement of company signage with QR code at the event.
- Placement on the Sponsorship Reel that plays on a continuous loop before all festival events and screenings and remains evergreen on the website for one year. (400+ festival plays).
- Opportunity to present branded items and literature with to party attendees.
- Opportunity to welcome guests and attendees from the venue stage.
- A dedicated press release announcing your partnership.
- Prominent placement in each subsequent press release in the sponsorship section.
- A dedicated Social Media blast referencing your support.
- Included in the Sponsorship Announcement Newsletter with your message announcing your participation and included in all subsequent newsletters plus click-thru on all newsletters.
- Activation at the event with a self-provided display, booth or table and staff or company reps to network with the audience and filmmakers.
- Four (4) complimentary FULL-ACCESS festival passes (passes are not transferable).
- Client supplies all display materials such as pullup banners, stand banners, posters, easels, etc.
Kick Off Party
March 16, 2024 7pm
The Local in Long Island City
Expected attendees 150 – 200
$3,998 Up to two (2) available
Introduce your business and brand to a new audience and benefit from the building excitement around the upcoming festival. Be there from the very beginning! Participation affords you “Kick Off Party Sponsor” rights with company name/logo placed prominently on the Partnership Page on the Queens World website with click-thru link to your website, message or offer.
Annual Festival Presser & Media Event
March 27, 2024 9am
Museum of the Moving Image
$4,998, up to two (2) available
Put your name in front of attending local, regional and online media and share what you want them to know about your company and involvement with the festival. Participation affords you “Annual Festival Presser Sponsor” rights with company name/logo placed prominently on the Partnership Page on the Queens World website with click-thru link to your website.
Trailer Party
April 6, 2024 7pm
at The Local in Long Island City
Anticipated Attendees 200
$3,998 Up to two (2) available
Sponsor this well-attended event where we play 50 of the upcoming festival trailers and mingle with local filmmakers, their teams and supporters, the Queens World Board, sponsors and others eager for a sneak peak at what’s in store at the festival. This event is a great opportunity to introduce your brand and message to a motivated audience. Your participation affords you “Trailer Party Sponsor” rights with your company name/logo placed prominently on the Partnership Page on the Queens World website with click-thru link to your website, message or offer.
