The 2009 SFFF by the numbers

  • 2 June weekends
  • 4658 seats filled
  • 300% growth since 2002
  • 23 screenings
  • 14 feature films including 8 brand new films, 4 classics & 2 midnight movies
  • 19 French and local short films
  • 2 receptions
  • 2 midnight breakfasts

Key SFFF audience data
 (based on the online survey conducted after the 9th SFFF - Summer 2009)

  • The SFFF audience is very educated with 80% having either a college or graduate degree.
  • The SFFF audience is affluent, with 64% earning over $65,000 a year.
  • 60% of the SFFF audience are less than 50 years old, 70% are female and 45% are single.
  • The SFFF has a very loyal audience with 83% having attended previous editions.
  • The SFFF brings out-of-town people to Sacramento and 74% of those who came from out of town spent at least 1 night in Sacramento.
  • 38% of our patrons bought passes and saw several films.
  • The SFFF audience loves the Festival (the survey shows a very high satisfaction level).

The SFFF is organized by the Sacramento French Cultural Society (SFCS), a 501 (c) 3 organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law which states that the portion of your contribution that exceeds the fair market value of the benefits you receive in exchange is tax deductible.

Commitment and logos must be received before April 16th, 2012 to be included on the 2012 poster.

Advertisements must be received before May 14th to be included in the 2012 program.

  • Please provide electronic copies of logos and advertisements in .eps or other vector based and fully scaleable formats for best print results.
  • TIFF images are also acceptable at a resolution of 300dpi or greater.
  • Please size your advertisement to fit in your ad space, allow for a 1/8 inch bleed, and format for black and white reproduction.

To download in PDF format:

For more information about sponsoring the Sacramento French Film Festival contact: Cécile Mouette Downs.

 

2010 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner


2009 Sponsor's Reel - by Chad Turner


2008 Sponsor's Reel - by Prime8 Interactive


2007 Sponsor's Reel - by Gilda Taffet


2006 Sponsor's Reel - by Dutch Falconi
   
  SUPPORTING THE SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
 

YOU make the Festival happen!

In 2011 the Sacramento French Film Festival celebrated its 10th year and we are thrilled to start our second decade in 2012. Earlier this year the Festival was recognized by the Sacramento Bee as one of the top events to look forward to in 2012! Preparations for the 11th SFFF are already underway. We are working on film selection, marketing, volunteer needs and, of course, fundraising. The SFFF is organized by the Sacramento French Cultural Society, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, and we depend on the generous donation of our sponsors and friends to keep the Festival going every year. Ticket sales cover only about 40% of our operating costs and the remainder must be raised through our loyal supporters.

Since 2002, the Sacramento French Film Festival has brought the best of contemporary and classic French cinema to Sacramento, reaching thousands of people each year. The SFFF is now a beloved cultural landmark and is proud to be a part of Sacramento’s vibrant and innovative arts community. Over the years, we have expanded and diversified our annual program offerings to offer a Winter Short Film Screening and a “Serge at the Verge” musical celebration of French cult artist Serge Gainsbourg. Both events are organized in partnership with the Verge Center for the Arts.

We offer wonderful opportunities to support the Sacramento French Film Festival. Whether you are a business or an individual (Ami du Festival); whether you are interested in making a cash or in-kind contribution, there is an option that is right for you! We hope that you will be interested in joining the businesses and individuals who care about the success of the Festival and help us make each edition better than the last!

  
     
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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
  
 

Sponsoring the SFFF is an opportunity for you to be associated with a distinctive, first-class and outstanding event; increase your visibility among our educated and affluent audience from the Sacramento Valley, the Sierra foothills, the Bay Area, Southern California and out of state; and give your employees or clients the chance to attend our acclaimed programs. Our Winter Short Film Screening and “Serge at the Verge” event have broadened our audience base and provide additional exposure to our patrons. And, of course, contributions to the Sacramento French Film Festival are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Your generous sponsorship makes it possible for us to make payments for such expenses as theater rental, film rental, transportation fees, marketing, postage, printing and a whole list of other items that are necessary to organize a film festival. We have established the following five sponsoring levels with the aim to offer you the best benefits packages.  Merci for your interest and support!

We also offer in-kind sponsorship and media partnership opportunities. Contact us for more information and to learn about other special sponsoring opportunities.

  
         
 

Olivier Assayas

  

PRESENTING PRODUCER ($3,000 and up - Cash only)

Download the 2012 Cash Corporate Package.

  • Yearlong recognition at all our events (including our annual Winter Short Film Screening and “Serge at the Verge” Party).
  • Logo on our website’s « home » and « sponsors » pages, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!)
  • Logo and link to your website inserted in our online newsletter sent to the 3,000+ people on our mailing list.
  • Name in all our press releases.
  • Prime location of your logo on the Film Festival poster.
  • Logo on the « Showtimes » page in the Film Festival program book.
  • Full page advertisement in the Film Festival program book (5”w x 8”h).
  • Name on Film Festival flyers.
  • Top billing on slide credit prior to each Film Festival screening (logo).
  • Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Film Festival’s opening night film screening.
  • Four Full Passes to the Film Festival (full access to all screenings and receptions) & four tickets to our other events (with the exception of fundraising events).
  
  jean-luc godard  

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ($2,000 - $2,999 - Cash only)

Download the 2012 Cash Corporate Package.

  • Logo on our website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
  • Logo on the Film Festival poster.
  • Half page advertisement in the Film Festival program book (5”w x 4”h).
  • Slide credit prior to each Film Festival screening (logo).
  • Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Film Festival’s opening night film screening.
  • Four Full Passes to the Film Festival (full access to all screenings and receptions) & four tickets to our other events (with the exception of fundraising events).
  
  francois truffaut  

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER ($1,250 - $1,999 - Cash only)

Download the 2012 Cash Corporate Package.

  • Logo on our website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
  • Logo on the Film Festival poster.
  • Quarter page advertisement in the Film Festival program book (5”w x 2”h – horizontal / 2.8"w x 4"h - vertical).
  • Slide credit prior to each Film Festival screening (logo).
  • Two Full Passes to the Film Festival (full access to all screenings and receptions) & two tickets to our other events (with the exception of fundraising events).
  
  jean renoir  

PRODUCER ($750 -$1,249 - Cash only)

Download the 2012 Cash Corporate Package.

  • Logo on our website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
  • Name on the Film Festival Poster.
  • Logo in the Film Festival program book.
  • Slide credit prior to each Film Festival screening (name).
  • Two Full Passes to the Film Festival (full access to all screenings and receptions) & two tickets to our other events (with the exception of fundraising events).
  
  Robert Guediguian  

CO-PRODUCER ($500 - $749 - Cash only)

Download the 2012 Cash Corporate Package.

  • Logo on our website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
  • Name in the Film Festival program book.
  • Two Full Passes to the Film Festival (full access to all screenings and receptions) & two tickets to our other events (with the exception of fundraising events).
  
  Christophe Honore  

IN-KIND SPONSOR

If you are interested in becoming an in-kind sponsor of the SFFF, please download the 2012 In-kind Package. & Contact us.
Benefits depend on the value of your donation. They may include:

  • Logo on the SFFF website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
  • Recognition on the SFFF poster.
  • Advertisement in the SFFF program book.
  • Slide credit prior to each Festival screening (logo or name).
  • Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Festival’s opening night film.
  • Full Passes (access to all Festival screenings and to the opening & closing night receptions).
  
  Laurent Cantet  

MEDIA PARTNER

If you are interested in becoming a media Partner of the SFFF, please download the 2012 Media Partnership Package. & contact us.
Benefits depend on the value of our partnership. They may include:

  • Logo on the SFFF website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
  • Recognition on the SFFF poster.
  • Advertisement in the SFFF program book.
  • Slide credit prior to each Festival screening (logo or name).
  • Personal acknowledgment from stage prior to the Festival’s opening night film.
  • Full Passes (access to all Festival screenings and to the opening & closing night receptions).
  
     
 

Our corporate cash, in-kind and media sponsors are also invited to provide gifts or gift certificates to be given away at our popular drawing preceding each sceening. These drawings provide another advertisement opportunity for our sponsors.

 
     
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CATERING SPONSORSHIP
 

Every year the Sacramento French Film Festival opens on Friday evening with a fabulous reception immediately preceding the opening film. This gala features a variety of hors d’oeuvres and desserts catered by Sacramento’s finest restaurants, an open wine bar and music. The SFFF closes on Sunday with a fun casual champagne cocktail following the closing film.

Each restaurant generously donates an elaborate appetizer or dessert for 350 guests for the Opening Reception in exchange for a great benefit package. Download the 2012 Catering Package and Contact us to coordinate or for more information.

  
  La Cuisine Au Beurre  

CATERER

  • Name on the SFFF poster.
  • Name on SFFF flyers.
  • Name & contact information in the SFFF program book.
  • Name on the SFFF website, with a link to your website (yearlong exposure that will help improve your Google search rating!).
  • Slide credit prior to each SFFF screening (name).
  • Name posted in the lobby of the Crest Theatre during the SFFF opening reception.
  
     
 

Our caterering sponsors are also invited to provide gifts or gift certificates to be given away at our popular drawing preceding each sceening. These drawings provide another advertisement opportunity for our sponsors.

 
     
 
  LES AMIS DU FESTIVAL
 

Support the Sacramento French Film Festival by becoming an Ami du Festival (Friend of the Festival)!  To us, the Amis are truly more than friends – their support makes the Festival possible!

Please find information below about the four Ami du Festival levels.  Each level offers a unique benefits package as thanks for your generous support.  We hope that you will consider becoming an Ami du Festival in this milestone year that marks our 10th annual event!  To become an Ami du Festival, please return the attached form with a personal check by mail.  Merci for you interest and support! You can download the 2012 Amis du festival package (coming soon) and return the form with a personal check by regular mail. Merci for you interest and support.

The SFFF is organized by the Sacramento French Cultural Society, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The portion of your contribution that exceeds the fair market value of the benefits you receive in exchange is tax deductible.  Donations must be received before May 14th, 2012. For more information on sponsoring this year’s Festival, please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

  
  marion cotillard  

STAR ($400 and up)

  • Name in the SFFF program and on the SFFF website.
  • Four Full Passes (access to all Festival screenings and to the opening night & closing night receptions).
  • Free Admission to other events organized by the SFFF throughout the year for four people (exclusions may apply).
  • A 2011 SFFF poster.
  • A  $365 value and up (value of passes & poster).
  
  audrey tautou  

SUPPORTING ACTOR/ACTRESS ($225 - $399)

  • Name in the SFFF program and on the SFFF website.
  • Two Full Passes (access to all Festival screenings and to the opening & closing night receptions).
  • Free Admission to other events organized by the SFFF throughout the year for two people (exclusions may apply).
  • A 2011 SFFF poster.
  • A $185 value and up (value of passes and poster).
  
  emmanuelle devos  

NEW TALENT ($150 - $224)

  • Name in the SFFF program and on the SFFF website.
  • Two tickets to the opening & closing night receptions and screenings.
  • Free Admission to other events organized by the SFFF throughout the year for two people (exclusions may apply).
  • A 2011 SFFF poster.
  • A $135 value and up (value of tickets and poster).
  
  vanessa paradis  

CINEPHILE ($50 - $149)

  • Name in the SFFF program and on the SFFF website.
  • Donation completely tax deductible.