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greenwich international Film Festival

These are the adjectives that describe the films that play in the

minds of tomorrow’s great filmmakers. Greenwich International Film

Festival is a non-profit organization that aims to celebrate these

gifted artists annually and to promote Greenwich, Connecticut, as

a film and visual arts epicenter.

Set in Greenwich, an affluent community of art lovers located

45-minutes outside of Manhattan, this carefully curated Festival will

connect an audience of prospective financiers, distributors and film

lovers with rising stars in the film industry. The Festival’s mission is

two-fold: to provide filmmakers with a platform to showcase their

work with the goal of finding financing and distribution and to

harness the power of film to serve the greater good.

The inaugural Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF)

event will take place June 4th through 7th, 2015. The Festival’s

supporting workshops, seminars and screenings throughout

the year will cultivate a burgeoning visual arts community in

Greenwich and beyond.

Compelling. provocative. thrilling. empowering.

www.greenwichfilm.org

There is a void in the movie market place today. Just over 5% of

movies made each year actually make it to a movie screen, and

the business models that helped the independent film world

flourish over the last 25 years have changed dramatically. With

consolidation in entertainment, particularly among studios and

exhibitors, it is increasingly more difficult for a small film to reach

its audience. Many major studios have closed their independent

film divisions. Additionally, exhibitors have been challenged by the

difficulty of rising costs and there has been limited growth in venues

that can show movies. This has created a need for filmmakers to

find funding and distribution elsewhere. GIFF is determined to fill

this need by providing them with the opportunity to connect with

vital resources, capital, press, and online exposure.

the need?Greenwich makes an ideal location for a film

festival due to its close proximity to high profile

film talent, journalists, film schools and potential

investors. It is easily accessible from surrounding

communities in Fairfield and Westchester

Counties, as well as to cosmopolitan markets such

as New York City and Boston. It is home to some

of the world’s most influential industry leaders

and to a community of urban sophisticates, who

are avid patrons of the arts.

why greenwich?


our audienceGIFF attracts an audience of sophisticated, affluent and

highly educated people who embrace the art of film.

A recent demographic profile survey* of people planning to

attend the inaugural GIFF event reveals that:

• 96% of our audience is between the ages of 26 to 60

• 100% of respondents have a college degree, with

53% holding a graduate degree

• The average annual household income is above $300,000

(85.4% of respondents)

• Our audience likes to travel – 51% take 2 to 4 vacations a year;

31% take 5 to 7 vacations a year

audience interests include: publicityA publicity campaign promoting the inaugural Film Festival

will target local & national newspaper, magazine, television

and online media outlets, such as: The New York Times,

Huffington Post, Hollywood Reporter, New York Daily

News, Greenwich Magazine, AD Age, Automotive News,

Wall Street Journal, Variety, New York Post, Filmmaker

Magazine, Access Hollywood, IndieWire, and Entertainment

Weekly. Traditional and digital media efforts are estimated

to generate a minimum of 75 million media impressions.

92% Travel

88% Movies & Music

82% Fitness & Health

74% Reading Books

72% Fashion

67% Wine

53% Home Improvement

39% Investing & Finance

24% Electronics & Computers

21% Cars

* GIFF Audience Demographic Profile Survey: March 2014 by Survey Monkey


Per our mission, GIFF will harness the power of film to serve the greater

good by supporting an important cause each year. The inaugural

Festival will benefit the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

which works in 190 countries and territories to put children first.

Proceeds will support an arts-based UNICEF program, OneMinutesJr,

that gives children, particularly those who are underprivileged or

marginalized, the opportunity to have their voices heard. Videos

from the program will be shown throughout the four-day event.

GIFF will be funded by a variety of sources including corporate

sponsorships, individual underwriting, ticket sales, fundraisers, entry

fees and grants. The following chart outlines our anticipated sources

of funding.

giFF gives

Funding

45% Sponsorships

26% Ticket Sales

19% Individual Underwriting

6% Fundraisers

3% Entry Fees

1% Grants


giFF event DetailsBackground

The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) was founded by Carina Crain, Colleen deVeer, and Wendy

Stapleton Reyes to bridge the worlds of film, finance, and philanthropy. The Festival will feature 25+

international and domestic films, exciting opening night parties, an Honoree gala, and awards to celebrate

some of the best in film.

DatesThursday, June 4th through Sunday, June 7th 2015.

LocationGreenwich, CT, is a community filled with art enthusiasts located on the water, just over the New York

border with easy access to airports and train stations.

AttendanceThe Festival will be attended by an audience of more than 10,000 people, including film talent, financiers,

journalists, tastemakers, moviegoers, and Greenwich residents.

VenuesScreenings and events will take place at several venues, all within walking distance of each other to create

an authentic festival village. Venues include: Greenwich Bow Tie Cinemas, Greenwich Library, Bruce

Museum, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, L’Escale, and other area businesses surrounding Greenwich Avenue.

Travel/LodgingFor travel, lodging and restaurant recommendations, please visit www.greenwichfilm.org.


passes

The Greenwich Pass offers a well-rounded Festival experience for film

lovers. It includes: reserved seating at all screenings up until 20 minutes

before the start of the films, access to the VIP lounge, admission to

Opening Night Party, Big Script Reading as well as panels and workshops

(based on availability), shuttle service around the Festival, gift bag and

acknowledgement in our program. This pass is partly tax deductible.

The Premier Pass allows one guest to enjoy the Festival and events

at the VIP level, through June 2015. It includes: concierge service for

the Festival, reserved seating at all GIFF screenings up to 15 minutes

before the start of each film, VIP access to lounges, receptions, panels,

workshops, priority seating at the Staged Script Reading, VIP admission

to Opening Night Party, reserved seating at the “Changemakers in Film”

Honoree Gala, VIP shuttle service around the Festival, a parking pass,

VIP swag bag, acknowledgement on our web site and in a 1/4 page ad in

the official program. This pass is transferable and largely tax deductible.

The A-List Premier Pass offers the VIP experience for two guests at the

Festival, as well as at events through June 2015. It includes: concierge

service for the Festival, reserved seating at all GIFF screenings up to 15

minutes before the start of each film, VIP access to lounges, receptions,

panels, and workshops, priority seating at the Staged Script Reading, VIP

admission to Opening Night Party, reserved seating at the “Changemakers

in Film” Honoree Gala, VIP shuttle service around the Festival, a parking

pass, 2 VIP swag bags and acknowledgement on our web site and a 1/4 page

ad in the official program. This pass is transferable and largely tax deductible.

The Founder’s Pass offers the ultimate experience for our top year-round

supporters. It included “V-VIP” admission with reserved seating for two

guests to all year-round events and to the Festival with special access

to meet esteemed guests and film talent. This pass includes: permanent

acknowledgement as a Founding Member, premium concierge service,

reserved seating to all year-round events, special access to meet film

talent, V-VIP access to all screenings, lounges, receptions, panels and

workshops, premium seating for two at the Big Script Reading, V-VIP

admission to Opening Night Party, with private luxury transportation to

and from within Greenwich, priority seating at the “Changemaker in Film”

Honoree Gala, V-VIP shuttle service around the Festival, priority parking

pass, V-VIP swag bags, ability to sponsor a film screening at no additional

charge and acknowledgement in Greenwich Magazine, on the GIFF web

site, and in a 1/2 page ad in the Official Program. The pass is transferable

and largely tax deductible.

Additional tickets and passes will be available two months in advance of the

Festival weekend.


Sponsorshipopportunities

Greenwich International Film Festival presents a unique opportunity for brands

to partner with us on the launch of a world-class film festival – one that will

include glamorous events, rising and established cinema stars, support of a

beloved charity and a beautiful setting on the water. Sponsorship opportunities

give your brand access to our sophisticated audience of film talent, influencers,

industry leaders, art lovers and Greenwich residents. Events, forums and

screenings throughout the year, as well as the Festival’s social media campaign

and a highly interactive website, will extend your brand’s impact.

We will work with you to customize a package that meets your brand’s objectives.

Sponsorships can include any of the following:

Events: Greenwich International Film Festival Title Sponsor, Filmmaker Welcome

Reception, Opening Night Party, “Changemaker in Film” Honoree Gala, Private

Receptions with our VIPs

Venues: V-VIP Lounge, VIP Lounge, Press & Industry Center, Bow Tie Cinema,

and more

Programs: Panels, Filmmaker Q&As, Honorary Tributes, and more


other potential Sponsor Benefits:• Receive category exclusivity

• Generate strong brand impact and visibility: Promote your

brand on our awards, signage, the VIP shuttle buses, popcorn

bags, the Step & Repeat, gift bags, volunteer shirts, and event

merchandise

• Advertise your brand in our Official Program or the Press &

Industry Screening Schedule

• Become an Official Product of the Greenwich International

Film Festival

• Sponsor an award, venue, screening, event, or booth during

the festival

• Give your clients and employees the star treatment.

Entertain them in our V-VIP Lounge, our VIP Tent, at our

exclusive parties, at screenings, through theater signage,

or acknowledge them from the stage at events. Give them

the unique opportunity to attend special meet & greets with

filmmakers and celebrity guests

• Promote your brand in our press releases, web site, social

media campaign, program, and other marketing materials

• Sample your products: at product sampling booths, at your

own private cocktail reception, in VIP swag bags, Festival gift

bags, and at other events

• Align your brand with GIFF through licensing opportunities.

Additionally, enjoy access to use our event photos on your

web site or in your promotional materials

• Get the rights to exclusive content: interviews and party footage

• Get the opportunity for data collection & access to our mailing lists


Sponsor levelsTitle Sponsor - Price Available Upon Request

• Category Exclusive Entitlement Rights

(Limited Number) i.e. GIFF Presented by

“Your Company”

• Use of GIFF name and logo on any/all

marketing materials (with Film Festival

pre-approval). Multi-year commitment with

right of first refusal

• Category exclusivity worldwide

• Premier name recognition/placement in all

Film Festival communications: advertising/

web/social media, etc. Full page, 4-color

back cover ad in the festival program

• Premier on-site signage at all venues/

events up to and through the festival.

• Premier product sampling/display/

activation throughout the festival

• Premier table/seating at all major events

up to and through the festival. Host ‘By

Invitation Only’ celebrity party

• Premier passes to all festival events

for VIPs/guests & client entertainment

opportunities

• A custom GIFF direct marketing piece

featuring your brand to our database of

supporters (cost of the direct mail piece &

postage not included)

Presenting Sponsor

• High profile name recognition/placement

in all Film Festival communications:

advertising/web/social media, etc.

• Full page, 4-color inside cover ad in the

festival program

• On-site signage at all venues/events up

to and through the festival.

• Product sampling/display booths

• Choice of sponsoring ‘Venue,’ ‘Event,‘

‘Film Category,’ ‘Award,’ or ‘Panel’.

• Table/seating at select major events up

to and through the festival

• VIP passes to all festival events & client

entertainment opportunities

• Inclusion in E-blast to GIFF database of

supporters

Signature Sponsor

• Name recognition/placement in all Film

Festival communications: advertising/

web/social media

• Full Page, 4-color ad in the festival program

• On-site signage at all venues/events up

to and through the festival

• Product sampling/displays/booth

• Table/seating at select major festival events

• Film Festival & VIP passes

Associate Sponsor

• Name recognition/placement in all Film

Festival communications: advertising/

web/social media

• Full page, color ad in the festival program

• On-site signage at select festival venues/events

• Film Festival passes

Cinephiles

• Name recognition/placement in

digital Film Festival communications:

advertising/web/social media

• On-site signage at select festival venues/events

• Tickets to Festival

Product (In-kind)

• Name recognition in festival program

& website. Product placement

opportunities

The Greenwich International Film Festival

can partner with your company to customize

a sponsorship plan that helps to support

your business objectives. Contact us for

more details at [email protected] or

[email protected].


To learn more about the Greenwich International Film Festival,

discuss sponsorship opportunities, purchase Festival passes,

or make a donation, please contact us directly. We look

forward to celebrating the visual arts with you at the first annual

Greenwich International Film Festival.


55 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830

Phone: 203.717.1800 | Fax: 203.717.1804

Email: [email protected]

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Board of Directors

Carina Crain

Colleen deVeer

John Evans

Julie Fareri

Avram Ludwig

Jim Matthews

Clay Pecorin

Wendy Reyes

Daphne Richards

Christian Simonds

Ginger Stickel

Mark Teixeira

Susan Yonce

Executive Board

Richard Brener

Jenna Bush-Hager

Jim Cabrera

Dennis Ever

Doug Ellin

Colin Hanks

Don Ienner

Michael Imperioli

David Levien

Clea Newman

Deborah Royce

Adrienne Stern

Jeb Stuart

Emily Wachtel

George WalkerGreenwich International Film Festival and its logo are trademarks.

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