Sponsorshop Opportunities

The Sea Cliff Film Festival is a new, community-centered celebration of independent film, bringing together filmmakers, residents, and visitors to experience powerful storytelling while supporting arts, culture, and local business. A festival rooted in place, where storytelling meets the natural beauty and creative spirit of Sea Cliff.

Sponsors are highlighted across the festival’s website, program, and social media channels, with opportunities to co-promote events and maximize visibility within a highly engaged local audience.

All Harbor and Neighborhood sponsors will be recognized as Founding Sponsors of the inaugural Sea Cliff Film Festival, establishing them as early supporters of what we aim to grow into a lasting annual cultural tradition.

“Harbor” Sponsor — $5,000

  • Top-tier logo placement on website

  • Top-tier logo placement on program cover

  • On-screen recognition before screenings

  • Verbal recognition before two screening blocks

  • Two tickets to opening event with verbal recognition

  • Minimum of three dedicated social media features

  • Promotional table or display at one venue

  • Five complimentary festival passes

  • Inclusion in press releases, when applicable

“Neighborhood” Sponsor — $2,500

  • Logo placement on festival website

  • Logo placement inside festival program

  • On-screen recognition before screenings

  • Two social media recognition posts

  • Verbal recognition before one screening block

  • Two complimentary festival passes

“Main Street” Sponsor — $1,000

  • Name or logo listed on sponsor page of website

  • Listing in festival program

  • Group social media thank-you post

  • On-screen recognition slide

  • One complimentary festival pass

“Community” Sponsor — $500

  • Name listed on festival website

  • Name listed in festival program

  • Group social media thank-you post

“Village Friend” Sponsor — $250

  • Name listed on festival website

  • Name listed in festival program

“Harbor” Sponsor — $5,000

  • Top-tier logo placement on website

  • Top-tier logo placement on program cover

  • On-screen recognition before screenings

  • Verbal recognition before two screening blocks

  • Two tickets to opening event with verbal recognition

  • Minimum of three dedicated social media features

  • Promotional table or display at one venue

  • Five complimentary festival passes

  • Inclusion in press releases, when applicable

“Neighborhood” Sponsor — $2,500

  • Logo placement on festival website

  • Logo placement inside festival program

  • On-screen recognition before screenings

  • Two social media recognition posts

  • Verbal recognition before one screening block

  • Two complimentary festival passes

“Community” Sponsor — $500

  • Name listed on festival website

  • Name listed in festival program

  • Group social media thank-you post

“Main Street” Sponsor — $1,000

  • Name or logo listed on sponsor page of website

  • Listing in festival program

  • Group social media thank-you post

  • On-screen recognition slide

  • One complimentary festival pass

“Village Friend” Sponsor — $250

  • Name listed on festival website

  • Name listed in festival program

In-Kind Sponsorships

In-kind sponsors receive recognition aligned with the fair market value of their contribution, with acknowledgment on the website and in the festival program.

We welcome contributions such as:

  • Food and beverage for events, filmmakers, or volunteers

  • Printing and signage

  • Lodging for visiting filmmakers

  • Equipment and technical services

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors may also participate in branded festival experiences, including:

  • Popcorn Sponsor

  • Coffee Cup Sponsor

  • Tote Bag Sponsor

  • Sunscreen Sponsor

  • Beach Towel Sponsor

  • VIP Lounge Sponsor

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors may also participate in branded festival experiences, including:

  • Popcorn Sponsor

  • Coffee Cup Sponsor

  • Tote Bag Sponsor

  • Sunscreen Sponsor

  • Beach Towel Sponsor

  • VIP Lounge Sponsor

In-Kind Sponsorships

In-kind sponsors receive recognition aligned with the fair market value of their contribution, with acknowledgment on the website and in the festival program.

We welcome contributions such as:

  • Food and beverage for events, filmmakers, or volunteers

  • Printing and signage

  • Lodging for visiting filmmakers

  • Equipment and technical services