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FILM INDEP ENDENT SPIRIT AWARDSGiving BackIn 2019, the Spirit Awards helped raise nearly $2 million for Film Independent, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to foster an inclusive film industry.
ImpressionsOver 24 billion press and marketing impressions generated by the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Social Media Coverage2019 saw a 46% increase in overall social media impressions, trending #1 nationally on Twitter for the entire broadcast and over 1.6 million views on Facebook.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Kate Walker D’Angelo at [email protected] or by phone 323 556 9382.
Success StoriesIn 2019, American Airlines presented the second annual Bonnie Award, a grant honoring a mid-career female director, to Debra Granik; the brand has been widely praised for supporting female talent.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The annual Awards Show celebrating the finest achievements in independent film
PressOutlets who regularly cover the show include E!, Entertainment Tonight, The New York Times, OK!, InTouch, Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, GQ and many others.
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November 21, 2019
Nominations Press ConferenceIn November, our celebrity co-hosts announce the nominees for the 2020 Spirit Awards. We set the stage for awards season, shining the spotlight on indie greats well ahead of the other shows.
January 2020
Nominee Screening SeriesFilm Independent Members vote to determine the winners of the Spirit Awards. The Nominee Screening Series in Los Angeles gives voters a chance to see all of the nominated films in a theater before casting their ballots. Screenings are often followed by a Q&A with talent. Sponsors receive recognition at all screenings along with VIP passes.
February 8, 2020
Film Independent Spirit AwardsThe day of celebration is kicked off when the Arrivals Carpet opens to welcome A-list celebrities, talented and decorated filmmakers, entertainment executives and other influencers. After saying their hellos, networking and visiting sponsor hospitality suites, guests are invited into the main event show tent where they enjoy lunch, more cocktails and a live awards show.
January 4, 2020
Nominee BrunchTraditionally held the weekend of the Golden Globes, the Nominee Brunch honors all of the nominees of the 2020 Spirit Awards. During the event, the sponsors are recognized by celebrity co-hosts and the winners of the sponsored titled grants are announced.
AWARDS SHOW & PROGRAM TIMELINE
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS & RATES Premier Sponsor Principal Sponsor Supporting Sponsor Main Event – February 8, 2020 $350,000 $250,000 $100,000Company logo on step and repeat •Company logo behind podium in winners press rooms • • Category exclusivity • • Signage with logo in main event space • •
Opportunity to host onsite hospitality suite • • Company logo on invitation • • Ceremony table / tickets 12 Seats 10 Seats 4 Tickets
Backstage passes 12 10 4
After Party tickets 12 10 4
Social post from owned channels • • •Product placement and talent gifting opportunities • • •Nominations Press Conference - November 21, 2019Company logo on step and repeat •Company logo behind podium •Company logo on invitation • •
Verbal recognition by celebrity host(s) • • •Invitations to event 10 5 2
Nominee Brunch - January 4, 2020Company logo on step and repeat •Company logo behind podium •Company logo on invitation • •
Verbal recognition by celebrity host(s) • • •Invitations to event 10 5 2
Nominee Screening Series – January 2020Opportunity to place a 15-second trailer prior to each screening •Company logo in pre-screening slides • •Company logo on screening schedules • •VIP passes for each screening 6 4 2
Print and DigitalCompany logo on print and online media buy as well as all email blasts • •Company listing on official tickets to Show • •Company advertisement in official program book Two page spread Full page Half page
Company logo on spiritawards.com • • •Digital ads on spiritawards.com Interstitial and Homepage Leaderboard Ad Homepage Take-over Take-over
Additional Opportunity to title a grant award for a filmmaker • •Written recognition in all press releases • • •Verbal recognition during body of show as well as written recognition in end credits • • •Access to event logos, marks and photos • • •
Innovation is a necessary and exciting element of partnership with the Spirit Awards property. Crafting a custom-tailored program with measurable and tangible results is a welcomed opportunity. Please contact Kate Walker D’Angelo, [email protected] or 323 556 9382 to discuss these opportunities.