ReelWorld recognizes the importance in creating and maintaining lasting partnerships. We strive to meet the needs of our partners, attendees and filmmakers. As a sponsor of the ReelWorld Film Festival, your company will realize tangible marketing benefits in return for your sponsorship investment, while supporting one of the premier film festivals in Toronto. ReelWorld is one of the city’s most highly attended public events, and by positioning your company as a partner, you will gain access to an amazing audience made up of the public and industry professionals.
Regardless of the sponsorship level you select, the Festival’s staff will be pleased to work with you in creating an integrated sponsorship program designed to meet your company’s unique marketing objectives.
Why Support ReelWorld?
- ReelWorld is an energetic and all-encompassing festival that garners extensive media exposure, a large turnout of industry professionals and a supportive and captive audience
- Through our marketing and publicity promotions (including print, internet, radio and television), ReelWorld reaches thousands in the GTA, Ontario, Canada and abroad
- Each year key individuals from the entertainment industry and government attend ReelWorld and view the festival as being an original and positive addition to the film industry in the city of Toronto
- ReelWorld is a non-profit organization and registered charity that offers free programs for youth, free screenings for families and vital industry initiatives that provide emerging diverse filmmakers opportunities within the film industry
- We ensure that training and mentorship of multi-racial and budding artists is our top priority
- Top names in the Canadian film industry have come through ReelWorld’s doors including: Cle Bennet (actor, Flashpoint and Barney’s Version), Vinessa Antoine (actress, Being Erica), Mpho Koaho (actor, Falling Skies and MetaJets), Jani Lauzon (award-winning actress) and KC Collins (award-winning actor)
- ReelWorld Mentors throughout the years who have given their time and wisdom to helping new artists include: David Cormican (Minds Eye Entertainment), Maguerite Pigott (Super Channel), Lisa Gotlieb (Astral), Sudz Sutherland (Hungry Eyes Film and TV inc.) and Deepa Mehta (award-winning director)
- We have incredible community support from Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training, OMDC, Toronto Arts Council and ACTRA
- Some of our ongoing partners include: City TV (a ReelWorld Founding Partner), TD Bank, Telefilm Canada, Cineplex Entertainment, and the National Film Board (just to name a few!)
Please view the ReelWorld Film Festival Sponsorship Tiers for more details on partnering with us!
For more information on how your company can become involved with ReelWorld Film Festival, please contact:
Mekielia Nembhard, Festival Manager
mekielia@reelworld.ca
(416) 598 7933
Sasha Stoltz, Publicity and Sponsorship Coordinator
sasha@reelworld.ca
ReelWorld Film Festival Sponsors
ReelWorld Indie Film Lounge Sponsors
ReelWorld would like to thank the following Photographers for their participation at the 2011 Indie Film Lounge! Check out their photos on our facebook page!
Roland Lemuel G. Guballa - www.rolofoto.net
Shaun C, Photo Riot! – www.photoriotphotography.blogspot.com
John Ortner – www.johnortner.com
