Become a festival sponsor to receive free passes, expedited entry through the VIP line, and a chance to mingle with all festival guests at our special Castro reception. We welcome both individual and corporate sponsors. See all the details below, and click the “donate” buttons to make your contribution online. Or scroll down for directions on how to donate by mail.
2014 Sponsorship Opportunities
Individuals
FRIEND of the 3rd i Festival
Sponsorship Level: $175
- One full festival pass
- Printed mention in catalog/slide and website
- One invitation to reception at Castro Theatre
- Priority seating through the VIP line
BENEFACTOR of the 3rd i Festival
Sponsorship Level: $300 and above
- Two festival passes (or as appropriate to sponsorship level)
- Printed mention in catalog/slide and website
- Two invitations to exclusive reception
- Honorable mention before screening(s)
- Priority seating through the VIP line
PATRON SPONSOR
- Sponsorship Level: $500-$1000
- Highlighted sponsor of one film. 2 complimentary Festival Passes with one accompanying guest per pass (access to all programs, including special receptions with filmmakers)
- Name featured on 35mm slides at Castro Theater at selected screenings
- Written acknowledgement in the festival catalog (circulation 2500)
- Sponsor acknowledgement on the festival website
- Priority seating through the VIP line
- For $1000 sponsors only–free access to all 3rd i programs year-round.
Mail-in Option
To become an individual sponsor, please send a check payable to 3rd I South Asian Independent Film and write your name(s) on the check as you want it listed on your festival pass(es), and your email address.
Mail check to:
3rd i Films
PO Box 460812
San Francisco, CA 94146
Corporate
MAJOR SPONSOR
Sponsorship Level: $1000 – $2499
- Sponsor of one film. 2 complimentary Festival Passes with one accompanying guest per pass (access to all programs, including special receptions with filmmakers)
- Sponsor logo on 35mm slides at Castro Theater at selected screenings
- Sponsor acknowledgement in the festival catalog (circulation 2500)
- Sponsor acknowledgement on the festival website
GRAND SPONSOR
Sponsorship Level: $2500 – $4999
- Exclusive Sponsor of one film. 3 complimentary Festival Passes with one accompanying guest per pass (access to all programs, including special receptions with filmmakers)
All the benefits of a Major Level Sponsor, plus:
- Marketing materials at sponsor table at the Castro Theater
- Verbal acknowledgement at the screening
PREMIERE SPONSOR
Sponsorship Level: $5000 – $14,999
- Sponsor of Screenings at the Castro Theater. 4 complimentary Festival Passes with one accompanying guest per pass (access to all programs, including special receptions with filmmakers)
All the benefits of Major and Grand Level Sponsors, plus
- Sponsor logo on 35mm slides at Castro Theater before all screenings
- Sponsor logo featured on select e-newsletter(s), reaching over 8,000 individuals
- Sponsor acknowledgment in all festival press and marketing materials
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Sponsorship Level: $15,000 and above
- Sponsor for All Programs. 6 complimentary Festival Passes with one accompanying guest per pass (access to all programs, including special receptions with filmmakers)
All the benefits of Major, Grand and Premiere Level Sponsors, plus
- Sponsor logo featured on all e-newsletters, reaching over 10,000 individuals
- Sponsor trailer at select screening(s)
- Verbal acknowledgement at all screenings
- Year-round Festival Package, Coast-to-Coast Festival Package and much more
For more information about our sponsorship packages, please contact us at: sponsorship@thirdi.org
We look forward to hearing from you.
