2013 wcff sponsorship presentation
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROFILE
New YorkNew YorkWildlife ConservationWildlife Conservation
Film FestivalFilm Festival
October 15-20, 2013October 15-20, 2013
NYIT AuditoriumNYIT Auditoriumon Broadwayon Broadway
SponsorshipSponsorshipOpportunityOpportunity
ProfileProfile
Inform.Inform.Engage.Engage.
Empower.Empower.
44thth Annual Annual
The only festival of its kind to get up-close and personal with leading independent filmmakers!
Be part of our team to help make a difference for our planet!
At the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival the audience can interact with leading independent filmmakers and global conservation scientists.
New York Festival, February, 2013
The mission of Wildlife Conservation Film Festivals (WCFF) is to inform, engage and empower audiences about the protection of species and habitats that are critical to the survival of our planet.
We produce signature events nationwide that screen some of the finest independent films from around the world covering topics across fields of natural history and conservation biology. The WCFF shows in a powerful visual forum how wildlife preservation impacts our day-to-day lives. Specifically, our films connect the dots between saving species from extinction and preserving the Earth’s precious resources of food, water and clean air for our own survival.
Now in its fourth year, the New York WCFF attracts a diverse audience that leaves our screenings inspired and filled with renewed purpose to get involved. The WCFF has become a must-attend event for thought-leaders in biodiversity, film and major conservation organizations.
We are proud to present audience members with the rare opportunity to engage in conversation with filmmakers and conservationists directly.
SUMMARY AND MISSION STATEMENT
Lysander’s Song
Whale Shark HuntersIn the Eye of the Whale
WCFF FILMS THAT HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Banned whale shark hunting in the Philippines
Home of the Hawksbill
Banned killing of whales in South Korea for “scientific research”
Highlighted in Senator Kerry’s Congressional hearing “Ivory and Insecurity”
Stopped commercial fishing and implemented ecotourism in the Arnavon Islands
New York Film FestivalSchedule at a Glance
Tuesday, October 15 Opening Reception & Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 166:00-8:00 pm, Series 18:30-10:30 pm, Series 2NYIT Auditorium on Broadway
Thursday, October 176:00-8:00 pm, Series 38:30-10:30 pm, Series 4NYIT Auditorium on Broadway
Friday, October 186:00-8:00 pm, Series 58:30-10:30 pm, Series 6NYIT Auditorium on Broadway
Saturday, October 1910:30 am – 12:00 pm, Series 7 (for kids)12:30 – 2:30 pm, Series 83:00 – 5:00 pm, Series 96:00 – 8:00 pm Series 108:30pm – 10:00, Panel DiscussionNYIT Auditorium on Broadway
Sunday, October 2011:00 am – 1:00 pm, Series 11 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Series 124:00 – 6:00 pm, Series 136:30 – 8:30 pm, Series 14NYIT Auditorium on Broadway
• DRIVE BRAND AWARENESS through associations with socially conscious individuals, companies, media and VIPs at the festival’s opening VIP reception and world-premiere screenings
• Use content from specific films for corporate branding• Build unique marketing and selling power through the image of protecting the
world’s forests, oceans and endangered habitats • Network with the finest conservationists, filmmakers and media• Enhance yourself as a leader committed to wildlife conservation and the arts• Reach a lucrative and philanthropic demographic in New York • Receive recognition as a philanthropic supporter in all of the festival's
advertising and marketing materials, including print media and web
THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FILM FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
2013 Guest Celebrities, Top Filmmakers, & Leading Global Conservation Scientists
• Dr. Sylvia Earle John HeminwayOceanographer Producer, Battle for Elephants
• Ian Redmond Sandesh KadurAmbassador, UNEP Producer, Felis Creations
• David Hamlin Oliver Goetzl & Ivo NorenbergNational Geographic Producer Gulo Film ProductionsGreat Migrations & War Elephants
• Amber Arbucci Giuseppe BucciareliWildlife Photographer & Terra Conservation FilmsVictoria’s Secret Supermodel
• Dr. David E. Guggenheim Bob PooleThe Ocean Doctor Award Winning Wildlife Cinematographer
• Virginia McKenna Ashley JuddActress & Founder of the Actress & Humanitarian Born Free Foundation
• Fabien Cousteau Adrian GrenierAquanaut & Filmmaker Actor, Musician and Director
Sponsorship Packages
Presenting Festival Sponsor - $50,000Presenting Festival Sponsor - $50,000• Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of Film Festival• Recognition as the Presenting Festival Sponsor during the opening reception
and throughout the film festival• Logo in all film festival advertising including step and repeat, program book, film
screenings and VIP/media events• Corporate video or ad on WCFF website, social media and prior to each series• WCFF will assist your CSR efforts throughout the festival and at other WCFF
events in New York, Miami and Los Angeles• Seventy five (75) film festival passes• Exclusive access to guest speakers and filmmakers at the opening reception
• Banner ad on website • Your company’s brand message in a screen impression to introduce the film
series of your choice (to be pre-approved by WCFF)• Name displayed on sponsor board as the Presenting Sponsor• Display table for company during film festival
Executive Festival Sponsor - $25,000Executive Festival Sponsor - $25,000•Recognition as an Executive Festival Sponsor during the opening reception and throughout the film festival
•Logo in all film festival advertising including step and repeat, program book, film screenings and VIP/media events
•Preferred seating for twenty at the screenings of your choice• Invitation for twenty to opening reception•VIP access to guest speakers and filmmakers at the opening reception
•Banner ad on website
• Your company’s brand message in a screen impression to introduce the film series of your choice (to be pre-approved by WCFF)
•Name displayed on sponsor board as the Executive Sponsor
• Display table for company during film festivalDisplay table for company during film festival
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Lead Festival Sponsor - $15,000Lead Festival Sponsor - $15,000• Recognition as a Lead Lead Festival Sponsor during the opening
reception and film festival
• Logo in all film festival advertising, at film screenings and VIP/Media Events
• Your company’s brand message in a screen impression to introduce the film series of your choice (to be pre-approved by WCFF)
• Preferred seating for fifteen to the film screenings of your choice
• Invitation for fifteen to the opening reception
• Name displayed on sponsor board as a Lead SponsorLead Sponsor
• Display table for company during film festivalDisplay table for company during film festival
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Title Festival Sponsor - $10,000Title Festival Sponsor - $10,000• Recognition as a Title Festival Sponsor during the opening
reception and film festival
• Logo in all film festival advertising, program book, at film screenings and VIP/media events
• Preferred seating for ten at the screenings of your choice
• Invitation for ten to the opening reception
• Name displayed on sponsor board as a TitleTitle Sponsor
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Supporting Festival Sponsor - $5,000Supporting Festival Sponsor - $5,000• Recognition as a Supporting Festival Sponsor during the
opening reception
• Preferred seating for six at the screenings of your choice
• Invitation for six to the opening reception
• Logo or name in all film festival advertising, program book, at film screenings and VIP/media events
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Patron Festival Sponsor - $2,500Patron Festival Sponsor - $2,500• Recognition as a Patron Festival Sponsor during the opening
reception
• Preferred seating for four at the screenings of your choice
• Invitation for four to the opening reception
• Logo or name in program book, at film screenings and VIP/media events
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
INSPIRATIONAL AND ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS. UNPARALLED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
3rd Annual New York Wildlife Conservation Film Festival: World-leading conservationists and filmmakers
2011 Hamptons Wildlife Conservation Film Festival All-Star Panel Discussion: Celine Cousteau, Marshal Case, Bob Simon, Christopher J. Gervais
2013 New York Wildlife Conservation Film Festival. Christopher J. Gervais, WCFF Founder, and Bryan
Christy from National Geographic
A new breed of filmmakers! Anne Goddard (center) and her parents after screening of “Rhino Wars”
WCFF CONSERVATION PARTNERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Fabien CousteauAuthor, Environmentalist and Filmmaker
Elizabeth DesireeActress & Wildlife Conservationist
Dr. Sylvia EarleAuthor, Aquanaut Explorer & Oceanographer
Andrea HeydlauffVice President of Panthera
Dr. Ashok KhoslaPast Director of UNEP and IUCN, Advisor to WCU & Club of Rome
Gary J. KoppPresident Everest Management, Inc.
Ron MagillWildlife Conservation Expert & Photographer
John MartinVideo Producer & Director, Conservation International
Dr. Russell A. MittermeierPresident, Conservation International
Ian RedmondAuthor, biologist, UNEP Great Ape Survival Project
Clare RichardsonPresident & CEO of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Jose M. Roman, JDAssistant Vice President, NYU
John L. StoneConservation & Entrepreneur
Charlot TaylorConservationist and Philanthropist
Stan WatermanMarine Filmmaker & Conservationist
Dr. E. O. WilsonPulitzer Prize Winning Author, Biologist and Conservationist
Christopher is an environmental scientist with graduate studies in marine biology and vertebrate paleontology. He has worked as a field researcher, laboratory scientist and teacher at multiple natural history museums. He worked at Miami Metro Zoo to put himself through graduate school. Christopher’s first job out of college was as a biology teacher and later an administrator. At the time, he was the youngest Principal for a public school in the state of Florida.
While a graduate student Christopher conducted fieldwork and research to study the Pleistocene Mega fauna fossils that were deposited over 10,000 years ago. His study of these extinct species led to his concerns for preserving biodiversity and was a significant factor in the founding of the WCFF. Christopher was one of the first scientists to conduct underwater vertebrate paleontology research. He is a professional advanced scuba diver with over 2,500 logged dives. He is President of the International Exploration Society (IES), Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, member of the Ocean Geographic Society, friend of American Philosophical Society and a Board Member of the Pet Philanthropy Circle.
Christopher was the Founder & Chairman for the Young Friends of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and was a Steering Committee Member of the Junior Council of the American Museum of Natural History. He is an accomplished wildlife photographer for over 20 years and the Founder & President of Wildlife Conservation Film Productions.
Christopher J. Gervais Founder, President & CEO
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chris is the founder on Xenon Global, a marketing, publicity and corporate strategy firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. He is a specialist with start-ups and product launches and his clients include non-profits, major corporations and innovative entrepreneurs. He has 15 years of experience raising venture capital and acquiring corporate partnerships. Chris also has long-term relationships with multiple Members of Congress, U.S. Senators, Governors and diplomats.
A lifelong conservationist, he has worked as a marketing consultant for alternative energy companies and a recent public advocacy campaign in California to require cage-free farming. As a publicist for CEOs, Chris has helped land celebrity product placements and features on national television, leading lifestyle media outlets and industry trade magazines. He is an alumnus of the University of the Pennsylvania and a former Trustee of the World Trade Center Miami.
Chris VollmerCorporate Partnerships, Marketing and Publicity
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Your tax deductible contribution will be your legacy to ensure that the world is a better place for yourself, your children and
generations to come.
– The Wildlife Conservation Film Festivals are fiscally sponsored by EcoHealth Alliance, Inc., a 501(c)(3) established in 1971.
– Please make checks payable to:
EcoHealth Alliance (Wildlife Conservation Film Festivals) 460 West 34th Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10001
– For more sponsorship information, please contact Chris Vollmer: [email protected]
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