So Many Ways to Help — And It’s Tax Deductible

Over 106,000 admissions experience the magic of Traverse City in late July each summer as the Traverse City Film Festival presents Just Great Movies in one of the most beautiful and unique resort areas in the United States.

Our sponsors make it possible for us to keep the festival grassroots, focused on the art and love of movies. We’re dedicated to finding the donation option that works best for you, and hope you can join our sponsor family.

Please ask us about custom and package sponsorships, in kind donations, advertising opportunities and VIP experiences, suitable for any budget. Thank you for supporting the festival!

TCFF is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, Charitable Solicitation License #MICS35014.

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Traverse City Film Festival
PO Box 4064
Traverse City MI 49685
231-392-1134
donations@traversecityfilmfest.org

Our Sponsors Receive:

• Two tickets to our annual Founder’s Party at Ciccone Vineyards. Get a first look at one of the fest’s best films at the Bay Theatre as we kick off the festival by thanking our sponsors on Sunday, July 24.
• Priority online ticket ordering and concierge before Friends of the Film Festival and general public ticketing begin.
• Credentials for special early entry into films and events at all venues.
• Your name in our official program guide and online, and on signage at your venue or event, where applicable.
• Co-sponsorships are available.

Venue, Film, Party, Panel and Event Sponsorships

All movie and venue sponsors have their name published and announced before the movie they sponsor and receive listings in the official program guide and on the web site, four tickets to the movie they sponsor, and two tickets to the founders party.

Sponsors who sign up to sponsor a movie prior to the release of the film schedule in late June will be offered their choice of movies on a first-come, first-served basis when the schedule is released.

Please contact Terry Carrithers regarding movie, panel, and event sponsorships.
Terry Carrithers
Sponsorship Manager
terry@traversecityfilmfest.org

In-Kind Donations

Keeping It Local
Donations of goods and services help us share the things we love and we do best here at home with festival visitors and guests. And special festival rates for core festival needs are essential donations that we customize and value.

Parties and Events
Delicious local food and beverage ensure the success of these important festival fundraisers, making for the best possible celebrations throughout the week. Decorations & other items are needed, too.

Filmmaker Lounge
The 2nd floor of 201 E. Front Street will be home to a swank bar and a great lounge for filmmakers to enjoy during their stay. Help create a great space for guests to relax.

Green Rooms
Our volunteers and sponsors set up comfortable green rooms inside each indoor venue to provide a waiting area for festival filmmakers, guests, jurors and sponsors.

Gift Bags for Guests
Help us show off TC with the 80 welcome bags we will prepare this year for visiting filmmakers, actors, and industry guests.

In-Kind Contacts:

Alan Collard
In-Kind Donations Manager
alan@traversecityfilmfest.org

Mary Fisher
Food Donations Manager
mary@traversecityfilmfest.org

Mike & Ruth Assenmacher
Libations Managers
beverages@traversecityfilmfestorg

Nancy Belton
Parties & Events Manager
nance@traversecityfilmfest.org

The Producers Pass
$2,500 All-Access Passes
Good for priority entry into every festival movie, event, and party, Producer Pass holders support the festival at a major level.

Pass Contact:
Susan Borke
Executive Assistant
susan@traversecityfilmfest.org

Program Advertising
Two Guides, Great Exposure
Advertising in our early-July schedule announcement tab, or in the official souvenir program guide, allows us to spread news about the festival in over 62,000 total printed guides, without adding expense to the festival. Buying an ad helps the festival!

Advertising Contact:
Lisa Bacon
Advertising, Record-Eagle
lbacon@record-eagle.com
231-933-1465

Custom Sponsorships
We are happiest when we can tailor your experience to meet your needs. And we are always thrilled to accept major gifts on behalf of our educational and cultural mission.

Contact:
Deb Lake
Executive Director
deb@traversecityfilmfest.org

Details on Movie Sponsorships:

Open Space Movies $2,500
Sponsors of the classic movies shown for free to the public at dusk in Open Space Park on a giant, inflatable screen are presented before as many as 6,000 festival guests.

State Theatre Movies $2,000
City Opera House Movies $1,000
Lars Hockstad Auditorium Movies $1,000
Old Town Playhouse Movies $1,000
Milliken Movies $1,000

Panels $1,000
Free, daily educational panels with directors, actors, writers, and producers from the film industry offer you exposure to crowds of movie lovers gathered to learn more about movies and how they are made.

Name on signage and announced before the panel you sponsor, official program guide and web site listings, VIP seating at the panel you sponsor, two tickets to two screenings of your choice, and two tickets to the founders party.

Movie House Sponsorships
Help create great places to see great movies by sponsoring one of our movie theater venues.

Open Space $15,000
State Theatre $15,000
City Opera House $10,000
Lars Hockstad Auditorium $10,000
Old Town Playhouse $10,000
Milliken Auditorium $10,000

Mentioned as house sponsor on house signage and on the web site, name on screen and announced before all shows at the house you sponsor, prominent listing in the official program guide, two tickets to the founders, opening, and closing parties, and two tickets to all shows at the venue you sponsor (for the Open Space sponsor, two tickets to 24 movies of your choice).

Parties, Premieres and Events

Sponsoring an event is a great way to present your company to high-profile festival guests and attendees.

Opening and Closing Night Movies $3,000
Name on screen and announced before the movie you sponsor, official program guide and web site listings, four tickets to the movie you sponsor, two tickets to the party on the night of the movie you sponsor, and two tickets to the founders party.

Opening and Closing Night Parties $3,000
Name on screen and announced before the movie you sponsor, official program guide and web site listings, four tickets to the party you sponsor, two tickets to the premiere on the night of the movie you sponsor, and two tickets to the founders party.

Founders Party $3,000
The founders party is the festival’s celebration of its valued sponsors. Name on signage and announced at the party, official program guide and web site listings, and four tickets to the party.

Volunteer Party $3,000
Name on signage and announced at the party, official program guide and web site listings, two tickets to the closing night party, and two tickets to the founders party.