newportFILM sponsor deck Jan2015

norman bird sanctuary
partnership opportunities 2015
CONTENTS
•who we are
•destination
•testimonials
•our programs
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outdoors, summer 2015
green screen, year-round
youth, bi-monthly
focus, year-round
•interactive experience
•summer + winter benefits
•media exposure
•opportunities
WHO WE ARE
newportFILM is a non-profit, year-round series of documentary film programs. we showcase approximately 30 films a year to over 10,000 guests. programming the most current “best of” docs
from film festivals around the world, we keep our venues as fresh as our film selections; from historic theaters to island nature preserves, we utilize a variety of the wonderful natural and legendary spaces that rhode island has to offer. each of our film presentations are one-of-a-kind events
that incorporate filmmakers, film subjects or industry experts; recent guests include ethel kennedy and tim wakefield. our team is passionate, innovative and dedicated to creating experiences
that take the audience beyond the screen and into a world of dialogue and action.
board members:
andrea van beuren – nancy donahoe – douglas gray – william lucey – christine schomer – kimberly palmer – jim miller
DESTINATION NEWPORT
our films take place in dozens
of unique indoor and outdoor
venues throughout aquidneck
island…
rosecliff
from historic theaters and
mansions to beautiful scenic
landscapes.
rose island
TESTIMONIALS
“we have thoroughly enjoyed our partnership with newportFILM over the past three summers and
love being a part of newport’s newest, most creative cultural staple.”
– jerry kirby, owner & president of kirby perkins construction
“when vetting film festivals to showcase
KNUCKLEBALL!, newportFIILM was an
obvious choice because of the unique and
personal experience they create for the
talent and the audience. it was awesome!”
– christine schomer, filmmaker
“newportFILM energizes our community. they craft
film events around engaging topics that appeal
to residents and visitors alike. we look forward to
watching this vibrant addition to newport’s
effervescent arts community continue to grow!”
– andrea mchugh, marketing & communications
manager, discover newport
“I have been very impressed by the quality of the films and community impact.”
– emily adams, newport resident
COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
bike newport
bridgefest
city of newport
clean ocean sccess
diane harrison photography
easton’s first beach
international tennis hall of fame
jane pickens theater
newport art museum
newport energy & environment commission
newport folk festival
newport mansions wine & food festival
newport restoration foundation
newport shipyard
newport winter festival
norman bird sanctuary
original waterbrothers
pell elementary school
people’s power & light
sailors for the sea
salve regina university
sweet berry farm
tallulah on thames
the atlantic cup
the preservation society of newport county
tricycle ice cream
women’s resource center
casino theater at the international tennis hall of fame
OUR PROGRAMS
• when: summer 2014, 6-8 screenings
• our venues: rose island, the elms mansion gardens, sweet berry farm, norman
bird sanctuary, salve regina university, the cliff walk, international tennis hall
of fame grass courts, the newport art museum lawn, queen anne square, king
park, newport yachting center, newport polo grounds, first beach, rosecliff
lawn, st. george’s school, rough point, marble house lawn, newport shipyard
• this program: a summer-long sunset film series offering impactful documentaries paired with filmmaker conversation, showcased in unique, natural spaces
first beach
green screen
presented by aquidneck land trust
• when: year-round (5-7 films)
• this program: films that aim to open a dialogue and challenge what we think
we know about our planet and its health – we bring in environmental experts
and/or filmmakers to make the experience more meaningful
rose island
youth
• when: bi-monthly (6 events)
• our venues: megley black box theater at salve regina university, sweet berry
farm, jane pickens theater, casino theatre, jamestown arts center, ballard park
• this program: kids and families of rhode island and beyond can expect to
experience shorts, features, documentaries and world cinema paired with a
fun, interactive experience
sweet berry farm
focus
• when: year-round (6-9 films)
• our venues: casino theater, jane pickens theater, rosecliff, newport art museum
• this program: throughout the year we curate the best documentaries to
inspire, educate and entertain our community. we bring in filmmakers and/or
film subjects to create a dialogue and partner with local organizations to
forward mutual missions
jane pickens theater
post-film Q&A’s with filmmakers and film subjects
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE
SUMMER BENEFIT
july 2015
a cocktail party capturing 300+ of newport’s summer crowd
international tennis hall of fame horseshoe piazza
WINTER BENEFIT
march 2015
a lively soiree including 300+ of newport’s most hip and influential
christie’s restaurant
MEDIA EXPOSURE
• year-round coverage in regional print,
online and broadcast (tv & radio) media
• heavy social media campaign through
facebook, twitter, instagram, pinterest &
the newportFILM blog
• strong media partners such as rhode
island public radio (NPR), the newport
daily news, golocalprov
• strong community partnerships with
local non-profits, businesses & arts
organizations
• aggressive ongoing street marketing
campaigns
official america’s cup commentator
• year-round electronic campaign through
gary jobson
eblasts
2014 Editor’s Choice
newportFILM
Best Outdoor Film Series
elms mansion garden
OPPORTUNITIES
PACKAGES ARE CUSTOMIZED TO BEST
MEET YOUR NEEDS
some opportunities include:
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naming rights
product category exclusivity
on-sight sales / sampling rights
on-screen & website video opportunities
inclusion in comprehensive advertising &
social media campaign
• prominent on-site signage
• opportunity to address the audience
• logo included on website & print
materials
• align with ‘free kids night’
• complimentary tickets
• access to VIP seating section and chairs
• opportunity for private reception to
entertain clients
• invitations to summer and winter benefits
• VIP hospitality options and meet & greets
international tennis hall of fame grass courts
rosecliff
THANK YOU.
we look forward to customizing a
package to meet your
hospitality needs.
terri conners
executive director
(917) 796-5214
[email protected]
andrea van beuren
co-founder & artistic director
(347) 415-0400
[email protected]
meredith nordhem
marketing & pr
(773) 350-0946
[email protected]
chauncey tanton
development & events
(720) 480-6859
[email protected]
photo credit: hilary bovay photography, j. clancy photography & quisan taylor-lawhon