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2018 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

NOVEMBER 8-9, 2018

Celebrating Canadian women in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy

INTRODUCTIONThe Bloody Mary Film Festival spotlights the works of female-identifying Canadian filmmakers in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. Named after the legendary mirror ghost from slumber parties past, the two-day festival takes place in November, highlighting the incredible work of female directors from across the country. From the disgusting to the downright delightful, there’s something at BMFF for every genre fan.

There are many barriers female filmmakers face in getting their work seen. That’s why, at BMFF, our focus is to bring the best of women-directed Canadian genre cinema to Toronto, allowing audiences to discover and re-discover hidden gems.

WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MEANSWomen have many things to be scared and concerned about these days. Getting their films made and seen shouldn’t be part of it. We need your support to help the talented women in this country turn their fears into blood-curdling delights and foster a community of female genre filmmakers.

Last year, our audience grew by 25% and engagement on our social media channels tripled, showing that the public is ready to support great films made by women. With your help, we can continue to grow and narrow the gender gap in the genre film industry.

Your support is going to make the third instalment of the Bloody Mary Film Festival bigger and better than ever! You will help fund:

• Venue rental

• Promotional materials and promotion for the festival

• Artist fees and travel costs

By supporting the Bloody Mary Film Festival, you:

• Align your brand with a female-focused organization showcasing diverse

women’s voices

• Support the growth of gender parity in the Canadian film industry across

all genres

• Bring amazing films to Toronto audiences hungry for more inclusive media

choices

OUR TEAMLaura Di Girolamo, Co-Executive DirectorLaura is a film and culture journalist for publications such as Exclaim! Film, Nightmare on Film Street, and Grim Magazine, a social media professional in the arts, not-for-profit, and tech industries, and performs at stand-up storytelling shows in Toronto. She has a BA in Communications and Film Studies (specializing in female representation in TV and genre films), and a Creative Advertising diploma. She’s worked with film festivals such as Planet in Focus and the Regent Park Film Festival, assisting with festival sponsorship, social media community management, PR and festival press coverage.

Krista Dzialoszynski, Co-Executive DirectorKrista has been working in the film industry for the past 9 years, having previously worked on commercials, short films and music videos. She was on the lighting team of Bruce McDonald’s feature film Pontypool, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. She then moved on to co-write, direct, shoot and edit the feature film Hills Green with her partner Ryan Glover. The film premiered at the 2013 ReelHeart International Film Festival in Toronto where it won Best Canadian Film and the Indie Spirit Award. In 2015 Krista made her acting debut in Derek Mungor’s slasher You Are Not Alone, where she camera operated while acting to give the film it’s unique first person perspective. These days she can be found working at Dazmo Camera.

OUR TEAMNadine Brito, Director of Web ContentA screenwriter by night, Nadine holds a BA in Film Studies with a specialization in Screenwriting from York University and a postgraduate certificate from Humber College in Television Writing and Producing. Her most recent project is Bad Investment, a short film she wrote and co-directed with her creative partner Melissa O’Neil. By day, Nadine is an Associate Business Representative at ACTRA Toronto.

Melissa O’Neil, Director of OperationsMelissa is a programmer and event coordinator with over 6 years experience. She has worked for organizations such as TIFF, Hot Docs, and as a programmer for Planet in Focus and the South Western International Film Festival. Most recently, Melissa was the Assistant Festivals Manager and Senior Programmer at REEL CANADA, planning and executing festivals of Canadian films in high schools across the country. In 2016, she and her creative partner Nadine Brito co-directed their first short film Bad Investment, based on her formerly crappy romantic life. She is currently living out the Canadian dream at Historica Canada making Heritage Minutes.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Cast and crew of 2017 Audience Choice Award Winner THE DROP IN (director Naledi Jackson, producer Priscilla Galvez, lead actor Olunike Adeliyi) with filmmaker Monica Garrido (LOVE YOU TO DEATH)

Cast and crew of BERKSHIRE COUNTY (lead actors Samora Smallwood and Alysa King with director Audrey Cummings)

Filmmakers Erica Genereux Smith (A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE APOCALYPSE, A WOMAN ON THE TELEPHONE: CAROL), Morgana McKenzie (ATLAS WORLD, ELLIE), Alyx Melone (TALKING HEADS) with co-founders Melissa O'Neil and Krista Dzialoszynski

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESPresenting Sponsor ($2500 – 1 available)• Naming rights: Your company’s name on all print and digital materials for

the 2018 festival

• VIP access: 2 tickets to all BMFF 2018 screenings + reserved seating and

free popcorn

• Marketing materials: Your logo will be featured on all BMFF 2018

marketing material including posters, postcards, tickets, passes, etc.

• Premium Ad placement: Your logo will appear in our BMFF 2018 Trailer

to be shared on our social media channels and before each BMFF 2018

screening

• Commercial branding: Your logo will be featured in our pre-show slides

and the BMFF 2018 Trailer, and your trailer or commercial will play before

all screenings

• Dedicated Space: Space in venue lobby for display or stand (must be

provided) for the duration of BMFF 2018

• Verbal Recognition: Special mention and thanks in advance of all festival

screenings

• Online Inclusion: Your hyperlinked logo will be featured on our website in a

larger size than lower tier sponsors

• Social Media Presence: 4 dedicated social media posts promoting your

brand (2 posts leading up to the festival)

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum Sponsor $1000 – 4 available• VIP access: 2 tickets to all BMFF

2018 screenings + reserved

seating and free popcorn

• Marketing materials: Your logo

will be featured on all BMFF 2018

marketing material including

posters, postcards, tickets, passes,

etc.

• Commercial branding: Your logo

will be featured in our pre-show

slides at all BMFF 2018 screenings

• Verbal Recognition: Special

mention and thanks in advance of

all festival screenings

• Dedicated Space: Space in venue

lobby for display or stand (must be

provided) for the duration of BMFF

2018

• Online Inclusion: Your hyperlinked

logo will be featured on our website

• Social Media Presence: 2

dedicated social media posts from

BMFF accounts

Gold Sponsor$500• VIP access: 2 tickets to all BMFF



• Marketing materials: Your logo

will be featured on all BMFF 2018

marketing material including

posters, postcards, tickets, passes,

etc.







• Dedicated Space: Space in venue

lobby for display or stand (must be

provided) for the festival screening

of your choice





BMFF accounts

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Silver Sponsor $250• VIP access: 2 tickets to all BMFF













BMFF accounts

Bronze Sponsor $100• VIP access: 2 tickets to all BMFF












dedicated social media post from

BMFF accounts

IN-KIND The Bloody Mary Film Fest is always looking for in-kind donations such as airfare and hotels for visiting filmmakers, printing of promotional materials, advertising, transportation, filmmaker prizes, and more. Sponsorship levels for in-kind donations will be determined by the value of in-kind goods.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, or to create a custom sponsorship package, please contact Laura Di Girolamo at [email protected].

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