BECOME A SPONSOR
The Key West Film Festival
NAMESAKE PATRON $25,000
For the true patron of the film arts, sponsor an award and secure a legacy. Ideal for corporate sponsors, couples, individuals, and gifts / remembrances.
The Namesake Patron annual benefits
- Naming one of the following awards for the 2019 festival:
- Golden Key Award for Excellence in the Cinematic Arts
- Award for Excellence in Costume Design
- Best LGBTQ Feature Film
- Film Critics’ Focus Award
- Best Florida Feature Film (narrative or documentary)
- Best Picture (English language)
- Best Foreign-language Picture
- Best Documentary Feature (any language)
- Best Florida Short Film or Pilot Episode (narrative or doc)
- Best World Narrative Short Film
- Best World Documentary Short Film
- Opportunity to present award recipient with trophy and prize check
- 2 VIP passes to the 2019 KWFF, granting access to all films & parties
- Priority seating at all screenings
- Annual Key West Film Society membership x2 – free monthly pop-up events
- Recognition in festival print & electronic communication
- Festival VIP goodie bag (& the ability to place ads or product in bags)
- Invitation to a special social event with the film critics and festival staff
- A $25,000 Namesake Patron donation is tax-deductible and directly funds the award prize (5K), travel and lodging for the awardee +1 (5K), and festival operating costs (15K).
Mariel Hemingway accepts the Golden Key for Excellence in the Cinematic Arts, KWFF, 2013
SHOW RUNNER $10,000
For the movers & shakers who know the show must go on, show runners make this festival happen. Ideal for corporate-branding, employee & client appreciation parties, and targeted giving.
The Show Runner annual benefits
- Branding one of the following events during the 2019 festival:
- Opening Night Party at the Hemingway House
- Special Spotlight Film Events (3)
- Closing Night Awards Ceremony
- Closing Night Gala at Truman’s Little White House
- National Film Critics’ Porch Chat
- Studio 54 / Retro Roller Rink party
- Women in the Film Industry event w/ Books & Books
- James Audubon House reception for environmental filmmakers
- Student & indie filmmaker master-classes (3)
- Short Film Showcase-World Film
- Short Film Showcase-Florida-made
- Filmmaker happy hour/networking mixers & after-parties
- 2 VIP passes to the 2019 KWFF, granting access to all films & parties
- Priority seating at all screenings
- Annual Key West Film Society membership x2 – free monthly pop-up events
- Recognition in festival print & electronic communication
- 2 Festival VIP goodie bags (& the ability to place ads or product in bags)
- Invitation to a special social event with the film critics and festival staff
- A $10,000 Show Runner donation is tax-deductible and directly funds the sponsored event (5K), travel and lodging for one filmmaker or critic (2K), and festival operating costs (3K).
Burt Reynolds & ‘Bandit’ at a Spotlight anniversary screening of Smoky and The Bandit, 2016.
MOGUL OF THE MONTH – $5,000
Keep the film party going year round by hosting a monthly Pop-Up Event. Ideal for annual company events and a step up for KW Film society members.
The Mogul of the Month annual benefits
- Branding and co-hosting a special monthly screening and event in 2019. Work with our staff to pair a film with one of these themed venues:
- Art gallery opening
- Pool party at a local hotel
- Wine, spirits or beer tasting at a bar or distillery
- Chef cooking demo and sampling at a restaurant
- Sunset sail—or a mini-regatta!
- Roller skating
- Retail space party
- Themed events at one of Key West’s iconic homes of The Hemingway’s, James Audubon, President Harry Truman’s ‘Little White House’, or the Butterfly House
- An event in a private home
- Your idea here!
- 2 VIP passes to the 2019 KWFF, granting access to all films & parties
- Priority seating at all screenings
- Annual Key West Film Society membership x2 – free monthly pop-up events
- Recognition in festival print & electronic communication
- 2 Festival VIP goodie bags; & ability to create a special pop-up bag
- Invitation to a special social event with the film critics and festival staff
- A $5,000 Mogul of the Month donation is tax-deductible and directly funds the sponsored event ($3K) and travel & lodging for celebrity guest to attend (if avail.) or operating costs (2K).
Stock Island Film Festival (STIFF) our June ’18 Pop-up event featuring films on smuggling, fishing, fighting, falling in love & other nefarious activities. With celebrity guest host, Florida’s bad boy doc-maker Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys, Square Grouper, ESPN’s The U)
SPONSOR OF THE DAY
$2,500
Sponsor of the Day annual benefits
- Recognition in social medial and before screenings as the Sponsor of the Day
- Banner display at pop-up festival events throughout the year
- Year-round business logo display with link to website or patron name on festival website
- Item in Filmmaker Swag Bag
- Sell your swag at our box office
- Two All-Access passes to KWFF
- Free popcorn all day on your day
- Full-page color ad in KWFF festival program
CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR
$1,000
Contributing Sponsor annual benefits
- Visual recognition at the 8th Annual Key West Film Festival
- Year-round logo with link to website displayed on festival website
- Two KWFF t-shirts
- Item in Filmmaker Swag Bag
- Access x 2 to all KWFF parties
- Half-page color ad in KWFF festival program
COMMUNITY PARTNER
$500
Community Partner annual benefits
- Visual recognition at the 8th Annual Key West Film Festival
- Year-round logo with link to your website displayed on festival website
- KWFF t-shirt
- Item in Filmmaker Swag Bag
- Two tickets to the Closing Night Party
- Half-page color ad in KWFF festival program
ADOPT-A-FILM
$400
Adopt-a-Film annual benefits
- Inclusion as an Adopt-a-Film Sponsor in social media relating to adopted film
- Business logo with link to your website on festival website or Patron name listed for one year
- Item in Filmmaker Swag Bag
- Recognition at screening
- KWFF t-shirt
- Two tickets to the Closing Night Party
The KWFF Adopt-A-Film program sponsorship opportunity is open to businesses and is also available as a personal gift. It’s a fun way to support the Key West Film Festival, Florida filmmakers, and independent film. Your Adopt-a-Film sponsorship helps support our film festival to grow and continue to showcase films that capture Key West’s essence: creativity, diversity, sustainability and beauty.
Choose an available film from our 2019 line-up and adopt the film! It’s that simple! It’s a perfect way for your business to support the KWFF and receive valuable advertising to a new base audience.
The Adopt-a-Film program also makes a most unique gift for the film lover in your life!