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Letter from the MayorDear Film Lovers and Festival Attendees:

It is a great honor to be a part of the Fourth Annual Charlotte Black Film Festival (CBFF) on February 27 - March 1 2014. I am excited to celebrate 4 years of independent Black films with the CBFF and all of you. It is encouraging to see how the CBFF has grown and developed into the premier

festival for films by and about people of color.

Whether you are established in the film industry, an aspiring filmmaker, or a film enthusiast, the CBFF gives you a greater awareness and appreciation of the importance of telling our own stories. I would like to congratulate the filmmakers who have films in this year’s competition on being chosen to share their work.

Over the next three days, you will have the opportunity to view films, attend panels and meet aspiring and established filmmakers.

My hat is off to the incredible CBFF team for another event well done. I am most grateful to Tommy Nichols for his groundbreaking vision and look forward to this year’s CBFF. Best wishes to all for a wonderful festival experience!

Sincerely,

Patrick D. CannonPatrick D. Cannon

Mayor

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February 27 - March 1-2014

Table of Contents 2 Welcome from the Mayor

4 Become a Sponsor

5 Mission & Goals of CBFF

6 Opening Night Movie

8 Welcome by President/Founder

12 Festival Schedule

17 Program Guide Advertisments

15 Charlotte Post Article

17 Program Guide Advertisments

18 Vision Awards

19 Year Round Programs

20 Promotional Plan

21 Thank You 2013 Sponsors

22 Presenting Sponsorship Opportunity

23 Official Sponsorship Opportunities

24 Supporting and Community Opportunities

25 Community Sponsorships Opportunities

26 Individual Event Sponsorships Opportunities

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Films - Workshops - Panel Discussion - Networking

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CBFF Mission

The Goals of the Charlotte Black Film Festival is to:

• Promote diversity through cultural expressions, dialogue and understanding.

• Promote and display works that express the African-American experience.

• Attract economic growth and development to the state of North Carolina and the city of Charlotte by bringing all aspects of the film and television industry into the city.

• Create opportunities to sharpen film production and marketing skills through workshops and panel discussions.

• Provide an opportunity to view the vast film industry resources available in the city of Charlotte.

• Provide an opportunity to network with industry professionals and film enthusiasts.

Our Mission is to create economic empowerment for, heighten awareness of,

promote the significance and need for African American cinema as an art form, and to be a

voice for independent filmmakers of color.

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Welcome from the PresidentI would like to thank you for your partnership and consideration in supporting the 4th annual Charlotte Black Film Festival (CBFF).

Our goal at CBFF is to inform, inspire and educate by creating an environment where people can experience the best in cinema and those who support it.

As I reflect on the Studio Charlotte development project and how film production is in the top 5 economic growth Industries in the Charlotte region; I saw the need for diversity and Inclusion and hence the birth of the Charlotte Black Film Festival.

We are proud of the progress we have made in a very short period of time. The independent film screenings, workshops, and youth films and competitions have created a holistic festival that meet the needs of industry professionals and film enthusiasts.

It takes a lot of effort to pull together an event of this magnitude. Therefore, I would like to thank our Board of directors who have worked throughout the year on several film related initiatives, our volunteers and you our sponsors. Our anticipation is that you will share in our excitement, and dedication to strengthening the filmmaking community through resource sharing, education, artistic collaboration and career development by becoming a sponsor.

Thanks in advance for your support,Tommy NicholsFestival Director and Founder

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“Fatherless”Kobie Brown

OSIKevin Coleman

Dar HeRob Underhill

Joshua ProctorActor Idol “Youth”

Brandon Cook Actor Idol “Teen”

Terry HenryActor Idol “Female”

Tim BradleyActor Idol “Male”

Jaylon ProctorStop the Bullying

Catrese MedleyPitch Me

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Founder of CBFF featuredin the CIAA issue of SCM

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2014 Festival ScheduleThursday February 27 6:30pm – 10:00pmOpening Night Film, Meet & Greet Network Reception(Special Film Screening & Interview)

Friday February 2810:00am – 12:00pm(Workshop)WRITE! WRITE! WRITE!What are the skills needed to be a successful writer and what are the employment and business opportunities in Film, TV, Journalism and Blogging. Get your idea off the ground.

10:00pm – 6:00pmFilmmakers Lounge (Networking among attendees and Media Production technology demonstrations)

12:00noon – 5:00pm Independent Film Screenings Shorts, Animation, Documentaries, Feature Films

2:00pm – 4:00pm(Workshop)Film Financing & DistributionGetting the Money, Negotiating the DEAL!

7:00pm – 10:00pmFaith Film & GodFilm Screening and Panel Discussion

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2014 Festival ScheduleSaturday March 19:00am - 12:00pmPitch MeCome and pitch your best idea for Film, TV or a Reality show to the Film & TV Industry.

10:00amActor’s Idol’s CompetitionChild, teen, male adult and female adult categories

11:00amFilmmakers Lounge(Networking among attendees and Media Production technology demonstrations)

12:30pm – 5:00pm Independent Film Screenings Shorts, Animation, Documentaries, Feature Films

2:30pm – 4:00pmProducers PanelThe Producers round-table is a discussion about the filmmaking process, the right Cameras, Editing Systems, Lighting, Contracts, Film Budget, Crews and more… Come with your pen and paper, these experts will share valuable tips for Hollywood success.

7:00pm-10:00pmThe Red Carpet Vision Awards Ceremony for Best in Film, Acting, and the Community with Live Music, Dance Performances, Guest Presenters and Comedian host. Called by many the “BLACK OSCARS”

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Program Guide AdvertismentsBottom Border : $100¼ page : $200½ Page : $350Full page : $500Inside cover : $750Back cover : $1000

5.75 x 8.75 5.75 x 4.375

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To advertise in the 2014Charlotte Black Film Festival

Program GuideEmail: [email protected] or Call

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Late Night Summer Movie SeriesCharlotte Black Film Festival Showcased 9 films this summers during the Late Movie Friday’s. Over 500-film lover attended the summer’s series. The films

producers and directors were on hand to field questions and provide insight to the movie making process. The event was featured in the Arts section of the Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte Black Actors, Filmmakers & Writers This is our bi-monthly community meeting of Actors, Filmmakers and Writers. The goal of the meetup group is to network with other industry professionals,

share film production opportunities, and sharpen skill level through educational workshops and guest speakers. Promote the production of Africa American Cinema as an art form. The meetings are held in the Charlotte Chamber building Belk Action Center.

Young Filmmakers Summer Camp ProgramThe Charlotte Black Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Program Introduces the art of acting, screenwriting, camera operation, and digital editing to students ages 9-17 by providing them with an encouraging

and supportive arena in which to explore there creativity, improve their communication and learn scientific research skills. CBFF accomplishes this mission by implementing several unique program elements including:

Life is a World of Actors | Film History & Scientific Research Education | Storytelling Through ScreenwritingABC’s of Filmmaking | Using Technology in the Film processCreating your Art | Student Filmmaking Expo

Each student will write, produce and direct a short movie on a particular topic. Each movie will be shown during the student filmmaker’s expo at the CBFF.

Year Round Programs

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Promotional Plan1. Print ads in local newspapers

2. Radio Advertisements

3. TV Commercial to reach specified demographics

4. Promotional Video for Web and TV

5. Website promotions via CBFF, Industry sites, local entertainment and arts sites.

6. 20,000 flyers and 300 posters distributed to local businesses, hotel, CPCC, JCSU UNCC, CMS, and all branches of the public library.

7. Social Media Advertising & Marketing on Facebook, Youtube, Myspace, Twitter, linkden, other film festival sites and mailing list

8. Public relations efforts via news release and story pitch to local and national media.

Charlotte Black Film Festival Attendees

Male Attendees: 51%Female Attendees: 49%

$18-$70K $25-125K

Income Level Male:Income Level Female:

ConferenceAttendees2000+2000+ High School

Graduates95% CollegeGraduates78%

Other 35%

Attendees by Age Group

6%

-25 26-37 38-48 49-61 62+

27%34%

18% 15%

Festival Attendees by Region

65%

Presenting Sponsor

Official Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Community Supporters

Venue Sponsors

Thank YouTo Our 2013 Sponsors

Dr Candace Adams

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Official Selection

CHARLOTTEBLACK FILM FESTIVAL

Your company will receive:• Designation as a Presenting sponsor of the “Charlotte Black

Film Festival”• Inclusion in all advertising as a Presenting Sponsor includes

But not limited to:• Company logo/name listed as part of festival title and cover

of CBFF program guild• Website featuring company’s name, logo and link to the

sponsor’s page.• Posters, promotional cards and newsletters featuring

company’s name and logo • Various mention via guest facilitors, and workshops as

Presenting Sponsor.• Hollywood style backdrop with companies Logo.• 10 all conference event passes/vendor Table with two chairs• Press release noting your company name as a presenting

sponsor and recognition as presenting sponsor on all media (TV, Radio, Print, Web).

• A banner with your company logo, placed in a prominent position during events.

• VIP seats at every event.• Ribbon cutting presentation – at Welcome presentation• Comments at Ribbon Cutting and Vision Award Ceremony.

Presenting Sponsor Opportunity$20,000.00

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Your company will receive:• Designation as a Official sponsor of the “Charlotte Black Film

Festival”• Inclusion in all advertising as a Official Sponsor including,

But not limited to:• Website featuring company’s name, logo and link on the

sponsor’s page.• Posters and promotion cards featuring company’s name/logo • Full page ad in CBFF program guild• Various mention via guest facilitors, and workshops

presenters• 6 – 8 all access passes• 6 all conference event passes• Press release noting your company name as a Official

Sponsor• Recognition as sponsor on all media print and web. • A banner with your company logo, placed in a prominent

position during events. • Mention at Vision Awards showcase.• Vendor table with two chairs• Comments at welcome Reception• Vendor table with 2 chairs

Official Sponsor Opportunity$10,000.00

Your Ad Can Appear Here

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Your company will receive:• Designation as a Supporting sponsor of the “Charlotte Black

Film Festival”• Inclusion in all advertising as a Supporting Sponsor including,

But not limited to:• Website featuring company’s name, logo and link to sponsor’s

page.• Posters featuring company’s name an logo• Company name and logo listed in CBFF festival guild• Various mention via guest facilitators, and workshops• 4 – 6 all access passes• 4 VIP Festival passes• Press release noting your company as a supporting Sponsor• 4 tickets Vision award nomination.

Supporting Sponsorship Opportunities$5,000.00

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Community Sponsorship Opportunities


Film Festival”• Inclusion in all advertising as a Supporting Sponsor including,

But not limited to:• Website featuring company’s name, logo and link to sponsor’s

page.• Posters featuring company’s name an logo• Company name and logo listed in CBFF festival guild• Various mention via guest facilitators, and workshops• 4 VIP Festival passes• Press release noting your company as a supporting Sponsor• 4 tickets Vision award nomination.

$2,500.00

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Film Festival”• Inclusion in all advertising as a Event Sponsor including,

But not limited to:• Website featuring company’s name, logo and link on event

section of web site.• Posters featuring company’s name as event Sponsor • Company name and logo listed in CBFF festival guild• Banner with company name on stage during the event

Reel Talk Series | Pitch Me | Filmmakers LoungeOpening Night Film | Stop the Bullying Competition

Independent Films | Women in Film and EntertainmentVision Awards

Individual Event Opportunities$1,500.00 (2 per event, 10 total)

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Charlotte Black Film Festival Sponsorship Guide