San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival3rd I

Sponsors

To become a festival sponsor, please download our SPONSORSHIP PACKET (PDF) to review the levels of sponsorship. We are seeking both Corporate and individual sponsorship.

Special thanks to our Festival Benefactors & Special Contributors:
Shalata Sarkar, Sumati Patel-Pareek, Alok Pareek, Chandre Sarkar, linoleumbags.com, Kronoma Streoscopic Imaging, UPS Store Pacifica, Konika, Freixenet USA, Annie’s Lane Wines, Deakin Wines, Castro Theater, Netta F. Fedor, Harisch Sood, Rachana Choubey, Pinaki Chakravorty, Betty Arnquist, Caspian Associates.

Individual Sponsorship Opportunities

FRIENDS of the 3rd I Festival: $100

  • One full festival pass
  • Printed Mention in catalog/slide
  • One invitation to exclusive reception for an opportunity to mingle with filmmakers

BENEFACTOR of the 3rd I Festival: $250 and above

  • Two full festival passes
  • Printed mention in catalog/slide and website link
  • Two invitations to exclusive reception for an opportunity to mingle with film makers
  • Honorable mention before screenings

Both FRIENDS and BENEFACTORS of the Festival will be given priority seating through the VIP line

To become an individual sponsor, please send a check payable to 3rd I South Asian Independent Film and write your name(s) on the check as you want listed on your festival pass (es) and your email address.

Mail check to:
3rd I, 120 Crenshaw Court, Pacifica, CA 94044.

Sponsorship Levels

Premiere Sponsor $5000
Sponsor for All Programs. 6 complimentary Festival Passes with one accompanying guest per pass (access to all programs)

  • Sponsor logo featured on 35mm slides at Castro Theater before all feature films
  • Marketing materials in the Castro and Roxie Theatres throughout Festival
  • Sponsor acknowledgment in all festival press releases and marketing outreach
  • Sponsor Logo prominently featured under PREMIERE SPONSOR in the festival catalog (circulation 5000)
  • Sponsor Logo w/link prominently featured website homepage of festival and under PREMIERE SPONSOR on festival sponsor page
  • Invitation to private events.
  • Verbal acknowledgement at ALL screenings

Grand Sponsor $2500
Sponsor of Showcase Screening (highlight screening of the day). 4 complimentary Festival Passes with one accompanying guest per pass (access to all programs)

  • Sponsor logo featured on 35mm slides at Castro Theater at Showcase Screening and another screening of choice at the Castro
  • Marketing materials at Showcase Screening
  • Sponsor Logo prominently featured under GRAND SPONSOR in the festival catalog (circulation 5000)
  • Sponsor Logo w/link prominently featured on website homepage of festival and under GRAND SPONSOR on festival sponsor page. Sponsor acknowledgement on all festival press releases and marketing outreach. Verbal acknowledgement at the screening

Major Sponsor $1000
Exclusive Sponsor of one film. 3 complimentary Festival Passes with one accompanying guest per pass (access to all programs)

  • Sponsor logo featured on 35mm slides at Castro Theater at sponsored screening
  • Marketing materials at selected screening
  • Sponsor logo featured under MAJOR SPONSOR in the Festival Catalog (circulation 5000)
  • Sponsor logo w/link featured under MAJOR SPONSOR on the festival website sponsor page
  • Verbal acknowledgement at the screening

Friend Sponsor $750
Exclusive Sponsor of one film. 2 complimentary Festival Passes with one accompanying guest per pass (access to all programs)

  • Sponsor logo featured on 35mm slides at Castro Theater at one selected screening
  • Written acknowledgement FRIEND in the festival catalog (circulation 5000)
  • Written acknowledgement FRIEND on the festival website sponsor page

We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact sponsorship@thirdi.org to learn more.