Sponsor-A-Film at the 51st Seattle International Film Festival
Sponsoring a film at the 51st Seattle International Film Festival is a great way to leave your mark at SIFF and support the organization.
Scroll down to see the great perks that come with sponsoring a film!
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Frequently asked questions
How will I know which film I will be sponsoring?
When will I receive my complimentary tickets to the film that I choose to sponsor.
Is my donation secure?
Do I get a receipt?
Do you sell or share my contact information?
I want to donate at the Executive Director Circle level? How do I that?


Sponsor-A-Film Benefits
There are different perks that come at each level Sponsor-A-Film level. Learn more below.
$2,500 - Sponsor
• Sponsor-A-Film Donor logo featured on designated SIFF webpage
• Sponsor-a-Film Donor logo featured on sponsored film CineSend page*
• Verbal recognition at film screening
• Two (2) Festival Film Tickets to each sponsored film (2 per screening)
*SIFF’s virtual media distribution platform.
$5,000 - Advocate
Advocates get all the Sponsor benefits but also receive additional benefits including…
• Two (2) additional film tickets to each sponsored film (4 per screening)
• Sponsor-A-Film Donor logo featured on selected film’s pre-film slide
$10,000 - Benefactor
Benefactors get all the Advocate benefits but also receive additional benefits including…
• Private champagne toast before your chosen film's screening*
• Lunch with Executive Director Tom Mara and/or Artistic Director Beth Barrett**
• Two (2) additional tickets to each sponsored film (6 per screening)
• Name included on specialized Benefactor Film Sponsorship pre-film slide
*Due to liquor licensing requirements, if the selected film screening is not at a SIFF theater we will be unable to toast. Can only be redeemed once
**At a mutually agreed upon time and depending on availability.
$25,000 - Executive Director Circle
Executive Director Circle gets all the Benefactor benefits but also receives additional benefits including…
• Two (2) additional additional tickets to each sponsored film (8 per screening)
• Name included on specialized Executive Director Circle Film Sponsorship pre-film slide
• Special personal "thank you" video
• Name included on SIFF Uptown Marquee
If you are interested in donating at the Executive Director Circle, please contact Jennifer Maines by emailing jennifer.maines@siff.net.