introduction the 2016 garden state film festival will present over 180 of the best of current...
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INTRODUCTIONThe 2016 Garden State Film
Festival will present over 180 of
the best of current independent
films from around the globe,
showcasing an exclusive selection
of
award-winning films representing
a
truly unique mix of culture and
genre.
We invite you to be a part of this
cinematic adventure that
attracted an audience over 25,000
in 2015.
ATLANTIC CITYAtlantic City in Southern New
Jersey serves as the stunning
backdrop to the Festival’s film
screenings and special events.
Accessible from both Philadelphia
and New York City, Atlantic City
offers an optimal setting to
experience filmmaking
at its finest. New Jersey boasts
one of the largest consumer
groups in the world and a rich
filmmaking history. Literally
millions of visitors every year are
drawn to the spectacular
coastline,
fine dining, shopping and
recreational
activities that Southern New
Jersey
has to offer.
VENUESScreenings are held at several
venues in Atlantic City. With 7
screens showing films each day,
our venue partners including
Resorts Hotel & Casino (top
right), Dante Hall (lower right),,
and the Claridge Hotel (below)
provide a fantastic viewing
experience during the weekend of
the festival.
SPECIAL EVENTSNETWORKING & POST-PARTY GATHERINGS
The 2016 Festival will feature two
red carpet events, post-parties,
professional panels all with
celebrity attendance. Post party
events will have entertainment,
hors d’oeuvres prepared by
award-winning restaurants and
hosted bars.
FESTIVAL PROGRAMS• Film Screenings
• School Screenings
• Two Celebrity-Attended Red Carpet Events
• Gala Opening Reception and Screening
• Black Tie Awards Dinner
• Panels and Workshops for Aspiring Filmmakers, Actors
and Film Industry Enthusiasts
• Open Talent Casting Call (NJ student cast in national tour of “The King and I “ and the start of numerous TV/Stage/Film careers).
• After Parties
COMMUNITYOUTREACH & EDUCATION
The Garden State Film Festival
does extensive outreach
throughout the
year for youth groups, schools,
seniors, military and other
non-profits throughout the
tri-state area.
CineBallotGarden Sate Film Festival is on the
cutting edge of technology. One of
the most fun and interactive
aspects of the film festival
experience is the Audience Choice
Awards. The contests are usually
conducted on paper ballots in
festival venues.
After each festival screening, staff
and volunteers gather the votes
and tally
them up. The Audience Choice
winner
is announced at the festival’s
closing ceremonies to great
fanfare. The
project is great—the process is
not.
CineBallot DEMOGRAPHICS
EXPOSURETHE GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL’S REACH INCLUDES
• Over 10,000 Social Media Followers and Fans
• Over 10,000 active email subscribers
• More than 100 million households with coverage from over 100 domestic and international press outlets related to the 2015 festival alone.
• Over 9,000,000 trade impressions via editorial ad insertions from over twenty national and local publications
PRESS COVERAGEo Varietyo Holywood Reportero Press of Atlantic Cityo New York Timeso The Today Showo NJ.como Movieline.como SHOOTonlineo Shore News Todayo Atlantic County Womano Film.como CurrentMovie Reviews.como BroadwayWorld.como northjersey.como Vimeo.como Atlantic City Weeklyo NJ.como journal-news.como surfline.como Huffington Post
o Philly.como Out In NJo Asbury Park Presso Philadelphia Enquirero Courier-Posto WJLK 94.3 The Pointo Newjerseystage.como Patch.como CBS onlineo Celtic Lifeo Instagramo Twittero Facebooko Asbury Park Presso Courier Newso Home News Tribuneo The Daily Journalo Ocean County Observer
GREAT PARTNERSOur Sponsors can expect to receive customized proposals targeting their specific marketing objectives, and realize the highest return on investment.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
SPONSOR AN EVENTThe majority of our corporate sponsors prefer to sponsor an event, which gives them title recognition. Have thousands see your brand during our festival.
Here are some options:• GSFF Presenting Sponsor • $100,000 • Opening Night Cocktail Party • $10,000• Opening Night Film • $5,000• Friday Night After Party • $5,000• Saturday Night After Party • $5,000• Documentary Series • $3,500• Short Subject Series • $2,500• Children's Series • $2,500• Senior Series • $3,000• VIP Party • $4,500• Thursday Night Meet The Filmmakers Reception and Screening • $2,500• Wrap Party • $5,000• Awards Dinner Gala • $15,000
FESTIVAL CONTACTS
MARGARET FONTANAExecutive Director [email protected]
DIANE [email protected]
GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL3101 BOARDWALK,TOWER TWO , SUITE 1405Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
PHONE [email protected]