Sponsor Opportunities

Los Angeles is the second most populous city in the United States with an estimated 2005 population of over 10 million. The city is also known internationally for Hollywood, the biggest film industry in the Western world. Several countries hold their own film festivals in Los Angeles - including India, Israel, Armenia, France, Italy, and Russia - attracting an array of diverse audiences from their own communities, the film industry, students and filmgoers.

LAGFF is welcomed by the Greek community in Los Angeles (more than 50,000), other ethnic communities from the Balkans (comprising more than 90,000), Eastern Mediterranean communities (comprising more than 70,000) as well as the strong Armenian community of Los Angeles with more than 166,000 persons living in the city's metropolitan area.

LAGFF reaches out to the large film student population of the city, industry professionals in search for undiscovered talent, philhellenes who will not miss the opportunity to see films from or about their favorite place in the world, and, last but not least, the active and curious Los Angeles moviegoers. The LAGFF team is committed to making every effort possible in order to cultivate cross-cultural communication. Greek filmmakers and the American audience will have a chance to inspire and be inspired by one another, the richness of cultural diversity and the discovery of films that under usual circumstances do not cross borders.

Such an environment of local flavor and international appeal benefits our sponsors. By sponsoring LAGFF's special events, opening & closing nights, and film programs, sponsors enjoy tax benefits as well as exposure through our advertising campaign (TV,radio, print, and internet), our website, catalogue, and on-site events. In addition, they have guaranteed access to the festival events.

Please note that sponsor benefits vary according to the sponsorship category. For a customized proposal, contact the festival directors.

With your support, LAGFF's mission may be achieved: to honor, promote and nurture Greek Cinema, and to foster cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

Contact:
Angeliki Giannakopoulos (US)
angie@lagreefilmfestival.org

Ersi Danou (Greece)
ersi@lagreekfilmfestival.org

Avra Georgiou (Greece)
avra@lagreekfilmfestival.org

13547 Ventura Blvd
Suite #163
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818 728-0720

PLATINUM PATRON: $40,000

This category is limited to one sponsor, Presenter of Closing Night.
The Gold Patrons will benefit the following benefits:

Promotional Exposure

Logo and link on LAGFF website
Logo on step and repeat/red carpet Event (exclusive to Presenting, Platinum, and Gold Patrons)
Sponsorship of Best Feature Orpheus Award
Company profile in press releases
Logo and link in E-newsletters
Logo on flyers/postcards

Logo on badges/lanyards

Logo on posters

Advertising

Full 2 page color advertisement on inside cover of the festival catalogue
Patron’s commercial spot screened on opening night
Platinum Slot in slide presentation

Literature or other promotional items included in gift bags

Closing Night Gala

Host of closing night reception - introduced by festival directors
Photographs and selected video clips for promotional use provided by LAGFF
VIP/Celebrity liaison provided

Festival Access

4 Gold passes with access to all events, screenings and parties

GOLD PATRON: $20,000

This category is limited to four event sponsors
The Gold Patrons will receive the following benefits:

Promotional Exposure

Logo and link on LAGFF website
Sponsorship of either Best Direction, Best Documentary, or Best Short or Audience Choice (Feature) Orpheus Award (first come – first serve)
Mention on press releases
Logo and link in E-newsletters
Logo on flyers/postcards

Advertising

Full page color advertisement in the festival catalogue
Sponsor's name listed under the sponsored event, in the festival catalogue
Slide presentation – slide shared by Gold Patrons

Literature or other promotional items included in gift bags

Galas

Patron in the host of the sponsored event - introduced by the Festival director and mentioned in the Festival catalogue
Photographs and selected video clips for promotional use provided by LAGFF
VIP/Celebrity liaison provided

Festival Access

4 Gold passes with access to all events, screenings and parties

SILVER PATRON: $10,000

This category is limited to ten screening sponsors

Silver Patrons will benefit from the following:

Promotional Exposure

Logo and link on LAGFF website
Mention on press releases
Logo and link on E-newsletters
Literature and other promotional items display included in gift bags

Patron is host of a screening - introduced by the Festival director and mentioned in the Festival catalogue

Advertising

Half color page advertisement in the festival catalogue
Slide presentation – slide shared by Silver Patrons

Festival Access

4 Gold passes with access to all events, screenings and parties

BRONZE PATRON: $5,000

Sponsor the film of your choice (first-come first-serve) plus:

Promotional Exposure

Logo and link on LAGFF website
Literature and other promotional items display included in gift bags

Advertising

Half ½ page color advertisement in the festival catalogue

Your name listed in the program book for sponsoring the specific film
Slide presentation – slide shared by Bronze Patrons

Invitations

2 Gold passes with access to all events, screenings and parties

SUPPORTERS

This category includes sponsors contributing less than $5,000 with a minimum of $2,000
or in-kind contributions worth $2,000 or more.
Supporters and In-Kind Contributors will benefit from the following:

Promotional Exposure

Logo and link on LAGFF website
Literature and other promotional items display included in gift bags

Advertising

Logo in Festival catalogue

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS

This category includes sponsors who are in in-kind contributors.
(This sponsorship level will be customized to each individual sponsor
according to the value amount of their contribution and the needs of LAGFF).

FRIENDS

This category includes contributions in cash or in kind of less than $2,000, with a minimum of $500.
Friends are entitled to having their company name listed on the LAGFF website and in the Festival catalogue,
and to 2 festival passes to all regular screenings and panels.