Denver Film Festival Sponsorship
Join us in 2023 for the 46th Annual Denver Film Festival
46 Years Strong
The Denver Film Festival is the largest regional film festival in the Rocky Mountain region, bringing international cinema, filmmakers, virtual reality, immersive experiences and creative conversations to Colorado.
Our Goals
Discover
Celebrate
Inspire
Community
The Past 4 Decades

Each year from its inception in 1977, the festival has been packed with high-profile international guests and hundreds of highly acclaimed films from around the world.
After runs at the Denver Center Cinema in the Performing Arts Complex and the historic Paramount Theatre, to the Starz FilmCenter at the Tivoli, Denver Film established our year-round home at the Sie FilmCenter in 2010.
From spotlights on Eastern European films after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990, to a salute to Chinese cinema in 2002, a feature on Brazilian films in 2019, each year the festival highlights a specific region for their exceptional filmmaking and cinema.
In 2016 we introduced our Festival Annex at the Historic McNichols Civic Center Building, which annually hosts our cutting-edge virtual reality exhibitions, community events, receptions, lounges, creative conversations, immersive experiences, and so much more.
In 2020, we pivoted our Red Carpet presentations to be screened at our Drive-Ins at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. The films were presented on a 48-foot by 28-foot LED screen, with audio delivered via a designated FM radio frequency.
In 2021, we added two new venues to our lineup of primary locations. We partnered with the brand new AMC 9+CO 10 on Colorado Blvd., to bring a polished experience to 200+ screenings. In addition, we partnered with the esteemed Denver Botanic Gardens, to bring screenings and events to their new Freyer – Newman Center and Sturm Family Auditorium.

Actor Steven Yeun

McNichols Civic Center Building

Freyer - Newman Center

Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Filmmakers & Artists




The Denver Film Festival brings 100+ filmmakers and artists to Denver to participate in screenings, panels, and Red Carpet presentations annually. In 2021, the Festival continued the tradition by hosting 100+ guests for Q&A’s, panels, and special events.
Past artists have ranged from Directors to Actors, including: Rian Johnson, Emma Stone, Jamie Dornan, Zazie Beetz, Clifton Collins Jr., and many more.




















Top Notch Partners
Each year we work with incredible partners and sponsors, without whom the Denver Film Festival would not be possible. These partners range from film associations, colleges and universities, consulates, restaurants, law firms, corporate brands, and more.
We highlight our partners through engaging activations, participation in Q&As and panels, brand awareness through video spots, logo placement, and branded swag. We work with each partner to customize their festival experience and ensure that their brand is brought to life.










Engage With Our DFF Audience

Red Carpet Presentations
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House hosts Denver Film Festival’s Red Carpet presentations. Filmmakers, actors, and local community members alike appear on the Red Carpet prior to each presentation. Previous Red Carpet presentations include: La La Land, Nomadland, Knives Out, Black Swan, Precious, King Richard, and more.










Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations and Panels are programmed after the Festival films and guests take shape. Once films have been selected, the programming team works with Denver Film staff to identify subjects and themes that resonate with the work done by local communities, artists, and organizations. Denver Film then works with collaborators to build a program that addresses Festival films while elevating the partner’s work in Denver.
Some conversations feature Festival filmmakers who are being honored with an award, and therefore their participants and conversations are predetermined. This is the case with programs such as the Women+Film Luncheon and the Italian Spotlight.
Finally, when collaborating with artist groups or bands, Festival leadership works directly with the group, with whom the relationship has been established through year-round programs. For example, Denver Film had previously worked with local band DeVotchKa, so collaborated with them to live score Man With A Movie Camera in 2019 during the Festival.






La La Land
DFF39 Opening Night Red Carpet Presentation
Virtual Reality & Immersive Experiences







Special Events








Venues
Our Year-Round Home
2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206
Red Carpet Presentations
1385 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
So Many Screens, So Little Time
Located in the 9+CO development, the polished AMC 9+CO 10 hosts 200+ screenings, Q&As, and a VIP lounge.
826 Albion St, Denver, CO 80220
State-of-the-Art Auditorium
The Denver Botanic Gardens state-of-the-art Freyer – Newman Center hosts screenings and Q&As in the Sturm Family Auditorium, as well as special events and high-profile guests.
1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Representation



The 46th Denver Film Festival will bring together the best in film from around the world in a statewide celebration of diverse perspectives.
PROGRAMMING
OPEN CAPTIONING
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
Marketing, outreach and programming
In The News
Denver Film Member Base

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Youth Education







Affiliate Your Brand
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Film Screenings
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Youth Education Programs
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Experiential Opportunities
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Festival Volunteers



Demographics
Sponsorship Levels
Marquee$20,0000+ |
Spotlight$12,000+ |
Studio$8,000+ |
Cameo$6,000+ |
Film$3,000+ |
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Recognition | |||||
Window wrap space in one of (4) locations | |||||
Industry segment exclusivity | |||||
“This Film is Sponsored By” Logo in :10 Pre-Show Video at Red Carpet Presentation | |||||
Ad space in festival guide |
1/2 Page |
1/4 Page |
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Verbal recognition at sponsored events | |||||
Logo on print materials | |||||
Name mentioned in all press releases | |||||
Featured in sponsor block in e-blasts | |||||
Logo on website | |||||
Promotions | |||||
:15 video spot in front of sidebar or selected asset | |||||
:15 video spot in front of (1) film | 1 Film | ||||
“This Film is Sponsored By” Logo in :10 Pre-Show Video | 1 Film | ||||
On-site signage at Red Carpet screenings | |||||
Name mentioned in associating social posts | |||||
Hospitality | |||||
Ticket Packages | $2,000 | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $300 |
Sponsor Badges - access to select parties & VIP lounges | |||||
Reserved seats at select Ellie Caulkins Red Carpets |
ADDITIONAL ASSETS AVAILABLE:
• Pre or post-reception at the Ellie Red Carpet
(see Ellie Sponsor Deck for additional information)
(starting at $10,000)
• Opportunity to sponsor McNichols lounge (starting at $15,000)
• Opportunity to sponsor AMC lounge (starting at $15,000)
• Opportunity to sponsor Sie FilmCenter Lounge (starting at
$10,000)
• Activation opportunity (starting at $2,500)
• Presenting sponsor of select special event (starting at $10,000)
• Opportunity to sponsor festival merch (starting at $5,000)
• Festival Guide Sponsor (starting at $15,000)
• Presenting Venue Sponsor (starting at $20,000)
• Official Festival Transportation Sponsor (starting at $10,000)
• Program Sponsorship ($5,000)