partnership opportunities 2013

newport art museum lawn
partnership opportunities 2013
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who we are
destination
testimonials
our programs
–  outdoors, summer 2013
–  green screen, year-round
–  youth, bi-monthly
–  focus, year-round
–  interactive experience
–  summer + winter benefits
boston red sox tim wakefield at
screening of KNUCKLEBALL!
•  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 oneof-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 – virginia decker keith – douglas gray – william lucey – christine schomer
January 1, 2013
“sensing the community’s need for
documentary films with a global message,
newportFILM and its starlets set the stage for
movies to comingle with other local
organizations to benefit the greater good.”
newportFILM’s Terri Conners: 13 To Watch in 2013
…13 who are set to make the biggest impact
on rhode island in the year to come.”
“you know you’ve got a visionary on your hands
when she’s shuttling filmgoers back and forth to
an island in the middle of narragansett bay – to
watch a documentary projected on a 36-foot
blowup screen on tiny rose island.”
“conners is poised to make an even bigger
splash with high-quality documentaries
screened in remarkable spaces both indoors
and out – in 2013.”
DESTINATION NEWPORT
our films take place in dozens of
unique indoor and outdoor venues
throughout aquidneck island…
the casino theatre
from historic theaters and mansions
to beautiful scenic landscapes.
rose island, newport
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
“i'm so impressed with newportFILM and the
amazing reputation you've developed as an
organization. this past summer was beyond
amazing and the venues have just been off the
charts. love the marketing and the community
outreach. keep up the amazing work.” line outside the jane pickens–theater
ETHEL
monica for
rodgers
newly renovated historic casino theatre at the international tennis hall of fame
OUR PROGRAMS
outdoors
presented by kirby perkins construction
•  when: summer 2013, 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
•  this program: a summer-long sunset film series offering impactful documentaries paired
with filmmaker conversation, showcased in unique, natural spaces
green screen
•  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, newport
youth
presented by clare dodge chrysler jeep of newport
•  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
focus
•  when: year-round (6-9 films)
•  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
sixto ‘sugar man’ rodriguez performs
at SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN
post-film q&a’s with filmmakers and film subjects
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE
SUMMER BENEFIT
friday july 19, 2013
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international tennis hall of fame horseshoe piazza
Executive
Director
Terri Conners
Teddy, Kiki, Rory and
Ethel Kennedy, Sen.
Sheldon Whitehouse
newportFILM
Film enthusiasts raise $80,000
Hilary Bovay and Jaclyn L Photography
Hilary Bovay
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Andrea van Beuren,
Rory Kennedy,
n a hot summer evening adjoining the lavish grass courts of the
Terri Conners
International Tennis Hall of Fame, newportFILM welcomed 300
guests to their annual fundraising soiree. The threatening rain squall
did nothing to dampen spirits as supporters pledged $80,000 to the
year-round community-focused documentary film program, with
the help of sponsors Newport Wine Cellar, Svedka Vodka,
Crystal Spring, the Tennis Hall of Fame, Franklin & Co. Design
Associates and Kirby Perkins Construction. After the party,
the night transitioned to a full house at Jane Pickens Theater
for a screening of Rory Kennedy’s film ETHEL, about her
mother and her life with husband Robert F. Kennedy.
Rory and cousin Teddy Kennedy hosted an entertaining
and candid post-film Q&A. “This event is vital to our
organization. It’s our largest fundraiser, and gets
more and more successful every year. We are so
grateful to everyone who shows up and supports
us,” says Executive Director Terri Conners.
“Every year we’re challenged by the weather,
from rain to scorching hot nights to a
monsoon. But this year, the whole night was
magical. With Ethel and Rory’s support,
Ainsley Kass, Happy and Archie van Beuren,
Artistic Director Andrea van Beuren
and with Teddy, it was so exciting.”—AS
January/February 2013 | NEWPORT LIFE MAGAZINE.COM
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WINTER BENEFIT
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 media
•  heavy social media campaign
through facebook, twitter,
instagram, pinterest and blog
•  strong community
partnerships with local nonprofits, businesses and arts
organizations
•  aggressive ongoing street
marketing campaigns
•  year-round electronic
campaign through eblasts, TV
and radio
official america’s cup
commentator gary jobson
OPPORTUNITIES
PACKAGES ARE CUSTOMIZED TO BEST MEET YOUR NEEDS some opportunities include:
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
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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
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the newport yachting center
THANK YOU.
we look forward to customizing a
package to meet your hospitality needs.
meredith nordhem
marketing / community outreach
(773) 350-0946
[email protected]
chauncey tanton
development / events
(720) 480-6859
[email protected] terri conners
executive director
(917) 796-5214
[email protected]