35TH

BOSTON FILM FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 18-22, 2019

s the origin of many illustrious storytellers, Boston provides an idyllic setting to experience

a festival of motion pictures. The City is resplendent with breathtaking historical architecture

juxtapose to modern designs including the development of a new vibrant waterfront. Boston is a

walkable city that has become a Mecca for film and tourism.

The Boston Film Festival takes place during the spectacular fall season when the city is bustling

with the return of University students, and the Red Sox are battling for the pennant. A program of

feature, documentary, short and animated films will be showcased at the 35th Boston Film Festival

Sept. 18-22.

Thought provoking film premieres, panels with directors and actors, parties, celebrations, red

carpet press events all create an exciting cinema experience.

All sponsor packages are customizable to meet your marketing plan and budget.

Steven Tyler

George Clooney & Jerry Weintraub

Chris Evans

Melissa Leo Greg Kinnear & Marc Abraham Uma Thurman

Sam Rockwell

BFF guests have included:

Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anne Heche, Chris Evans, Andy Garcia, Brittany Snow, Bobby Moynihan, Aaron Eckhart, Melissa Leo, Mike O’Maley, Lea Thompson, Maria Menounos, Sam Rockwell, Leslie Bibb, Uma Thurman, Greg Kinnear, George Clooney, Jerry Weintraub, Val Kilmer, Casey Sherman, Sam Mendes, Marc Abraham, Dane Cook, Jeff Bridges, Jeffrey Nordling, Tony Goldwyn, Sir Ridley Scott, Nicholas Cage, Annette Benning, Boaz Yakim, Michael Madsen, Robin Tunney, David Morse, Adam Brody, Steven Tyler, Brian Reilly, Barra Grant, Kevin Chapman, Robert Parker, Rene Zellweger, Russell Crowe, Robert Knott, Shane Black, Jamey Sheridan, Graham Leader, Tatyana Ali, Rachel Cohen, Adam Kaufman, Burgess Jenkins, Andrea Powell, Dan Stone, Erin Cardillo, Chad Lindberg, Johnny Whitworth, Robert Stone, Jesse Johnson, Bette Gordon, Chaz Palmenteiri, Freddie Prinze Jr., Damien Lee, Danny Aiello, Kevin Bright, Jenna Elfman, Randall Batinkoff, Barry Hershey, Ben Younger, Suzanne Todd, and Niki Caro, among others.

Notable Films and Award-winning Premieres at BFF:

Wild, Sessions, A Dark Truth, Butter, Head Games, 96 Minutes, Conviction, Welcome to the Riley’s, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, Appaloosa, Flash of Genius, Motherhood, Grace is Gone, Earth Days, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Prime, North Country, American Beauty, Matchstick Men, Trade, Death in Love, The Piano, Requiem for a Dream, The Ground Truth, Jesus Camp, My Big Break, The Ground Truth, Reservoir Dogs, Deliver us from Evil, Love Hurts and many more.

Boston’s Foremost Film Festival Draws Oscar® Winning Films & Actors

Sessions with Directors and Actors following every Premiere: Audiences experience the filmmaking process first-hand.

Q & A

Filmmakers, Actors, and Festival Supporters network each night at area’s best restaurants, giving them a taste of Boston…

Networking

2019 Boston Film Festival Sponsorship Tiers & Benefits

PRESENTING

The Presenting Sponsorship is available for one business and offers elite status with maximum visibility. The sponsor is featured prominently on all collateral materials with title recognition as well as exclusive benefits. —$150K+

LEAD

The Lead Sponsorship provides second tier recognition and special festival benefits for the entire festival. A sponsor receives category exclusivity and is listed as host for both Opening and Closing night celebrations. —$75K+

SUPPORTING

The Supporting Sponsorship provides extended visibility and inclusion for all days of the film festival. The sponsor is prominently featured at all events and at the theatre as well

as host for one of the gala celebrations. —$50K+

SIGNATURE

The Signature Events Sponsorship is available for a multitude of programs and receptions. Each sponsorship event will be custom designed to showcase the client’s brand and affords excellent visibility. Exclusive benefits provided. —$25K+

AWARDS

As the lead-in to the competitive fall and holiday movie release season, the festival screens films being circulated for award show consideration. The BFF is recognized as an early award platform where filmmakers are honored in their respective categories, including Best Film, Performance, EcoFilm, etc. The unique Mass Impact Award goes to a film that illuminates an important social issue affecting humanity.

Awards are available for sponsorship.—$10K+

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities…

FESTIVAL CO-SPONSORSHIP A Festival Co-Sponsorship shares billing on a program,

venue, or special event when available. —Starting @ 10K+

GENERAL A General Sponsorship provides a customized program and association with the Boston Film Festival brand.

—Starting @ 5K+

Benefits May Include:

PR & DIGITAL MARKETING

❖ Association with a program or special event

❖ Promotional mailing and/or e-blast to Festival list

❖ Festival Press Releases ❖ Company press release in Festival press kits

ON-SITE PROMOTION

❖ Signage at sponsored program or special event

❖ Display and sampling table ❖ Promotional merchandise/product in Gift

Bags for filmmakers/talent/VIP’s ❖ Recognition during in-theater

announcements ❖ Festival Lanyards

ADVERTISING

❖ Full page Ad in the commemorative Program Guide

❖ Inclusion in BFF advertising/media promoting the Film Festival

❖ Sponsor commercial on BFF website ❖ Sponsor inclusion in trailer of films located

on BFF website ❖ Sponsor message to prelude film screening

BRAND RECOGNITION

❖ Logo recognition on the BFF website with link

❖ Logo recognition in the official Program Guide

❖ Logo recognition on signage at theatre and events

❖ Logo recognition on Big Screen displayed prior to every premiere

❖ Logo recognition on schedule distributed through Metro Boston

❖ Logo recognition on Press Step & Repeat ❖ Logo recognition on event banner

CLASSIC A Classic Sponsorship provides branding inclusion on BFF web site, official program guide, Big Screen and more. —Starting @ 5K+

IN- KIND A Products & Services Sponsorship provides brand visibility for an in-kind donation.

FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

❖ Sponsor passes providing priority seating at film premieres and parties

❖ Photos with select filmmakers and actors ❖ Access to event photos

2019 Boston Film Festival Sponsorship Events

FILMMAKERS LOUNGE

& CAFE

The Film Café Sponsorship program provides optimum visibility as it serves as home base for the festival. A select café menu is offered for purchase. Internet access for filmmakers and talent will be provided in a designated private area. An apparel store, open to the public, will be located in the café featuring festival T-Shirts with the sponsors’ logos. TV’s will run a trailer of the 2019 films including a spot created for the sponsor.

OPENING NIGHT FILM

PREMIERE &

CELEBRATION

The Opening Night Party elicits excitement as the intro for the 35th Boston Film Festival. National press line the red carpet. Hollywood search lights will interlace the sky welcoming the 300

guests. A menu will be created by one of Boston’s renowned chefs. There will be a photographer capturing actors, host and guests.

CLOSING NIGHT

PARTY & AWARDS

The Closing Night Party is hosted by a premier Boston restaurant or club. The Boston Film Festival awards are presented during the celebration. Search lights set the stage for a glittery The celebratory fete wraps up the festival. There is live entertainment as well as A buffet of hors d’oeuvres and desserts served along with a champagne fountain. A BFF Sponsor gift will be given to attendees.

CONVERSATIONS

A Conversations panel comprised of filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors will discuss film industry topics. A highlight video of the roundtable discussion will be posted on the web site for 5 months including a spot for the sponsor.

CENTER STAGE

SPOTLIGHT

The Center Stage party will take place on Saturday night and has become a favorite of festival-goers and filmmakers. A stylish event celebrates the day’s films with directors, producers, and celebrities. There will be a signature drink served along with a themed light fare. A red carpet press op takes place.

“What a wonderful festival experience. Engaging question and answer, enthusiastic audience, a film festival that acts as a true

partner in a film’s release. We are very proud ‘PAPA’ was a part of the Boston Film Festival!”

- Bob Yari, Director/Producer

Yari Film Group, “Crash”

“Our screening of ‘FINDING OSCAR’ at the BFF could not have gone better

and was definitely one of the highlights of our film festival run.”

-Ryan Suffern, Director

Kennedy Marshall

Boston Film Festival Under The Stars Special Events

CITY LIGHTS ROOFTOP SOIRÉE

An elegant cocktail celebration on the rooftop of a premiere Hotel with breathtaking views of Boston will hosted for filmmakers, actors and special guests. The open air gathering will include a light buffet, complementary spirits, and a quartet performance from the famed Berkeley School of Music.

COLLEGE FILM NIGHT

CELEBRATION

The college film night celebration targets students from the large university population in Boston. The movies presented are selected specifically for their appeal to a young audience. A gobo of the sponsor’s logo will be reflected at a post-screening party. A digital invitation will be designed to support a green themed event. Light fare will be served and the celebration will be filmed for viewing on the BFF web site.

THE SHORT FILMS PROGRAM

The short films program annually highlights some award- winning films that cover a range of topics including comedy, drama, health, environmental themes and others. The directors of the shorts represent a wide range of creative vision and are presented in a creative arrangement. They are always a festival favorite. A BFF Best Short Award is announced at the conclusion.

Boston Film Festival Demographic Profile

Our Audience: Highly educated, sophisticated patrons attend the film premieres and festival events comprised of knowledgeable film goers, directors, producers, actors, writers, editors, entertainment and business executives including change agents and decision makers engaged in film industry. New England is one of the nation’s top tourism destinations and cultural regions ensuring a diversified, broad audience of active media consumers. The extensive university system in Boston is home to many international students that complete the BFF’s profile of the quintessential audience.

Gender Income

40% Male 30% > $200K

60% Female 26% $100,000-$199,999 13% $80,000-$99,999

19% $35,000-$79,999

12% < $35,000

Age Education

22% 18-24 49% Graduate or higher

54% 25-44 40% Bachelor

24% 44+ 4% High School

Attendance Approx 10,000+ film goers attend the BFF.

Partnerships

The Boston Film Festival has many key partners that extend the visibility of sponsor’s reach including: NBC Boston, NECN, NBC Universal, A&E Television Networks, ESPN, The Hollywood Reporter, Bravo, ABC Disney, USA Network, Sony Television, and Discovery.

Advertising The Hollywood Reporter, Boston Globe, NBC Boston, NECN, Vanity Fair, Boston.com, & media sponsors.

Social Media

Last year we received 6M reach and 9M impressions in two days.

This year we have developed a partnership with NBC's marketing team and The Social

Architects which allows us access to their followers as well so we anticipate a major extension of reach. For example, the twitter and Instagram campaign expedited on The BFF presents The Voice Boston live concert, received 63M reach and 99M impressions.

Mass Media Exposure

The Boston Film Festival has drawn media outlets from around the Globe to cover attending stars

and events. A red carpet event with A-list talent has resulted in more than 500 international press pieces (George Clooney and Producer Jerry Weintraub). The following media have covered the festival:

Daily Mail Jonathan Rhys Meyers and his wife Mara Lane put on a united front as they make a rare red carpet appearance together... By Abby Rose For Mailonline PUBLISHED: 13:26 EDT, 24 September 2017 | UPDATED: 15:22 EDT, 24 September 2017

Hello! Jonathan Rhys Meyers and wife Mara Lane… SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 - 15:37 CEST EMMY GRIFFITHS

HOT PICS

By Us Weekly Staff September 26, 2017

‘The Brave’ Ones ‘The Brave’ stars Anne Heche and Mike Vogel premiered a special screening and panel discussion of the NBC show at the Boston Film Festival on Saturday, September 23.

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From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to

FEELING BRAVE The Brave costars Anne Heche and Mike Vogel reunite at the Boston Film Festival.

Final John Hurt Film, ‘Damascus Cover’, Tops Boston Film Fest With Six Awards

The Boston Film Festival closed out its 33rd annual event with six awards to Sir John Hurt’s

final film Damascus Cover.

A political thriller, Damascus Cover is set in Syria and made its world premiere at the festival. It took home honors for Best Film, Best Director (Daniel Berk), Best Actor (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), Best Actress (Olivia Thirlby), Best Cinematography (Chloe Thompson) and Best Ensemble Cast. Rhys Meyers and Berk also participated in a panel discussion on the making of Damascus Cover. The true-life spy thriller was shot in Casablanca. Rhys Meyers plays an undercover agent sent to Syria in 1989 to smuggle a chemical weapons scientist and his family out of Damascus…

Catching Up With Olivia Culpo - NBC10 Boston

NBC Boston

Olivia Culpo and Danny Amendola walk the red carpet at Boston Film Festival.

Boston Herald

AWARD FOR 'DAMASCUS COVER'

9/30/2017 12:30 AM PDT JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS SNAGS BEST ACTOR

What a Rebound

‘American Wrestler’ Tops Boston’s Film

Festival Awards Boston’s Film Festival handed out its awards, crowning “American

Wrestler: The Wizard” the big winner. The 80s-set drama — which stars

Jon Voight and William Fichtner in the true story of a teen who escaped

Iran only to face hostility in America — claimed four major awards….

Joshua Terry, VARIETY, October 5, 2016

Boston Film Festival Unveils Winners 12:36 PM PDT 10/3/2016 by THR Staff

Boston Film Festival Slate Goes Wide and Deep Strong mix of big-name movies, intriguing indies By Loren King | GLOBE CORRESPONDENT S E P T E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 2

35 YEARS OF SHOWCASING MARQUEE TALENT

Jam annual Boston Film Festival at the Stuart Street Playhouse on

September 17, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts.

James Lawrence Eckhart and Aaron Eckhart attend the opening night of the 26th Boston Film Festival at the Stuart Street Playhouse on September 17, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Big names, eclectic lineup at Boston Film Festival By Loren King September

12, 2010 The elder statesman of Boston-area film festivals, the Boston Film

Festival’s programming has for most of its 26 years tried to strike a balance

between major Hollywood releases and under-the-radar independent films.

While bringing to town a mix of marquee names and relative unknowns to

accompany their films, the weeklong event, running Friday through Sept. 23,

offers an array of dramatic features, documentaries, animated works, and shorts

— many said to be making their US and area premieres here. This year

represents one of the stronger lineups in the festival’s recent history. It’s led by

the much-anticipated “Conviction,’’ which is already generating strong Oscar

buzz for one of its stars, Sam Rockwell, who is scheduled to attend the film’s

screening on Saturday at 9:15 p.m.

September 2nd, 2009 OK! Boston Loves Uma!