NOV 5TH - 8THDowntown Sarnia // Come See The World

executive director: Ravi Srinivasanphone: 647.992.8944

email: ravi@swiff.caweb: www.swiff.ca

INTRODUCTION

e South Western International Film Festival is a not for proot, international, new media cultural event that will establish Sarnia-Lambton as a cultural hub for South Western Ontario. By focusing on artist engagement, youth participation, community enrichment, and our evolving diversity, SWIFF will create a unique and exciting cinematic experience for the community of Sarnia-Lambton while oopening its doors to visitors far and wide.

Under the guidance and leadership of Artistic Director Ravi Srinivasan, SWIFF is a collaborative effort featuring local businesses and community members.

STAFF MEMBERS Shaun Hood • Marty Oblak • Erin Macneill • Mike Pereria • Jennie Chu • Lindsay Bujaki • Zenon Turczyn

BOARD MEMBERS PPaul Doyle • Greg Bernard • Matthew Watson

Evelyn Dillon • Jen Rome2

INTRODUCTION

e South Western International Film Festival is a not for proot, international, new media cultural event that will establish Sarnia-Lambton as a cultural hub for South Western Ontario. By focusing on artist engagement, youth participation, community enrichment, and our evolving diversity, SWIFF will create a unique and exciting cinematic experience for the community of Sarnia-Lambton while oopening its doors to visitors far and wide.

Under the guidance and leadership of Artistic Director Ravi Srinivasan, SWIFF is a collaborative effort featuring local businesses and community members.

STAFF MEMBERS Shaun Hood • Marty Oblak • Erin Macneill • Mike Pereria • Jennie Chu • Lindsay Bujaki • Zenon Turczyn

BOARD MEMBERS PPaul Doyle • Greg Bernard • Matthew Watson

Evelyn Dillon • Jen Rome2 3

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FOUNDING SPONSOR

INVESTMENT: 20K

ONEFOUNDINGSPONSORAVAILABLE

• 5 minutes stage time to introduce partnership and discuss company values before (1) screening of choice.• 90-second commercial to play before every lm during SWIFF.• Full-page logo in our promo loop that runs before the lm, during the introduction, and during the Q&A with special guests from the lm.• Recognition on any major media sponsored ads or PSA when produced.• • Verbal recognition at every screening.• Full-page ad in SWIFF program book.• Logo placement on step-and-repeat (photo op)• Logo placement and verbal recognition during workshops at community centers.• Logo placement on all SWIFF signage.• Interactive presence through all of our social media outlets.• • Company name on theatre marquee.• Logo placed in SWIFF yer distributed door-to-door to 30,000 homes a week prior to festival. (Sarnia, Bright's Grove, Corunna, Petrolia, Forest)• Full-page logo placement in pre-show trailer.• Logo placement on SWIFF website with reciprocal link.• Products and/or business info included in Opening Night Swag Bag.• • Complimentary ALL ACCESS festival passes (5)

LEAD SPONSOR

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THREELEADSPONSORSAVAILABLE

• Full-page logo with other lead sponsors on SWIFF trailer• Verbal recognition, following the founding sponsor, at ve screenings of your choosing.• Full-page ad in SWIFF program book. (7,000 Distribution)• Logo placement on step-and-repeat (Photo Op)• • Logo placement and verbal recognition during workshops at community centers.• Logo placement on all SWIFF signage.• Interactive presence through all of our social media outlets.• Full-page logo placement with (other lead sponsors) in pre-show trailer.• Company name on theatre marquee.• • Logo placed in SWIFF yer distributed door-to-door to 30,000 homes a week prior to festival. (Sarnia, Brights Grove, Corunna, Petrolia, Forest)• Logo placement on SWIFF website with reciprocal link.• Products an/or business info included in Opening Night Swag Bag.• Complimentary ALL ACCESS festival passes (3)

INVESTMENT: 15K

GOLD SPONSOR

GOLDSPONSOR$10,000•••••

SILVER/BRONZE

SILVERSPONSOR$5000 ••••••

BRONZESPONSOR••••••$1000

WHAT MEANSYOURINVESTMENT

INVESTMENT

• Increased recognition of Sarnia-Lambton as a place to live, work and play, in both national and international arenas. • • Your brand and logo are seen by national and local news outlets, 5000+ people over the course of the weekend, and 30,000+ people through marketing distribution. • Brand exposure outside Sarnia-Lambton. • First steps into integrating Sarnia-Lambton as the cultural hub for South Western Ontario. • • Creation of several new jobs in the arts sector and over time, the creation of an entirely new industry.• Supporting youth of the community as they receive unique and professional training from industry professionals.

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CURRENT PARTNERS

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PARTNERSHIP

BASED ON SHARED VALUES:

• e importance of engaging youth in community.• Supporting the community in an engaging and forward thinking way.• e importance of integrating new Canadians into the culture of their adopted country.• • e importance of promoting a sense of community, taking an active interest in their well-being and to generate community support, loyalty and good will.

NOV 5TH - 8THDowntown Sarnia // Come See The World

executive director: Ravi Srinivasanphone: 647.992.8944

email: ravi@swiff.caweb: www.swiff.ca