Sponsorship Opportunities

JEROME INDIE FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Thursday, September 3rd – Sunday, September 6th, 2015

FESTIVAL PRESS AND BUZZ

“The Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival is probably the coolest looking film festival ever conjured up...”

-Hal C F Astell, Apocalypse Later

“... this past weekend [Jerome] was more spirited than ever before as film and music lovers from near and as far away as Europe gathered there for the First Annual Jerome Film Fest.” – Susan Rienzo, Examiner

“The festival is already being compared to Sundance, and I am honored to be a part and in attendance of the start of something so significant...it was an endeavor done from the heart and with the purest of intentions.” – Melissa Ann Marie Farley, AZ Central.com

“There was a buzz and exhilaration, a feeling that we were all experiencing something new and original...in the midst of the ghostly old town of Jerome.” -Bill Pierce, The Examiner

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival is an intimate celebration of unforgettable cinema, music, art, fine wine and camp-like fun held in the world’s largest ghost town.

Nestled high on top of Cleopatra Hill (5,200 feet in the sky) rests the beautiful historic mining/ghost town of Jerome, Arizona. Thousands of film, art and music connoisseurs make a pilgrimage to the top of the world each September to experience the great indie summit that is the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. The town of Jerome may have once been considered the Wickedest Town in the West but the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival, which celebrated its second year in June of 2014 is already becoming known as one of the most friendly and down-to-earth festivals in the world.

Over 2000 people attended last year’s four-day event and this year promises a much greater turnout as the festival has quickly become THE IT PLACE TO BE for all people in the entertainment industry!! The Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival is dedicated to celebrating the art of storytelling through film. Again this year, JIF&MF will put our sponsors in front of major players in the film industry, and movie lovers from around Arizona and the world. JIF&MF’s audience is important, affluent and eager to celebrate. Let your brand be a part of their special experience.

The truth is...everyone likes to be a part of something cool and different. Attaching your name to the festival sets you apart and makes you shine as an important supporter of this new and exciting vision in film; a festival that has the expressed goal of becoming one of the top destination film festivals in the world. Be a part of the magic and become a sponsor of this original new festival today! Year three is just around the corner!! Support a festival that is admittedly UP AND OUT THERE!!

JIF&MF prides itself on its ability to create exciting customized sponsorship packages to accommodate the needs of its sponsors. Bring your marketing ideas and agenda to us and let us take care of the rest. Let us help your business reach your desired audience, OUR audience. We’ll see you on the red carpet in the Black Hills of Jerome in September!

THE JEROME INDIE FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Connects the world’s most passionate film lovers with the world’s most exciting filmmakers, local musicians, designers and artists in the magical setting of Jerome, Arizona.

Allows attendees the rare privilege of meeting the filmmakers who accompany their cinematic works, attend parties and events celebrating the art of film and music in a relaxed, down-to-earth, exclusive and intimate environment.

Is an excellent opportunity for you to promote your business to an affluent crowd of individuals who love the arts as much as you do in a setting that is nothing short of inspirational.

Why Sponsor JIF&MF?

The Third Annual Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival, scheduled for September of 2015, is expected to attract thousands of visitors over four days. In addition to the valuable audience that most often visits this internationally well-loved and traveled ghost town, it will also attract thought leaders and decision-makers of the influential entertainment industry.

If you want to energize your brand with exposure to these highly prized audiences, you’ll want to sponsor the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival.

Affirm your place as a market leader by being associated with the first-ever event of this type and scale in the Southwest.

Get access to and build relationships with hard-to-get entertainment-industry professionals and scores of festival guests with considerable spending power.

Boost your potential to increase sales. Connect with the regional creative community by supporting the arts. Get Guest VIP passes—a unique and exclusive opportunity to entertain valuable clients.

Get the Special Treatment

We roll out the red carpet for our sponsors. As part of our thanks for your support, we offer exclusive VIP perks to correspond with every sponsorship level. For example, these may include:

Brand presence in JIF&MF promotional advertising Brand presence at venues, events and printed schedules Special access to events and complimentary badges, passes and wristbands Free exhibit space in trade show venues Perks vary according to sponsorship level.

2014 FESTIVAL SPONSORS

PACKAGES & OPPORTUNITIES

In exchange for this opportunity, the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival offers:

PRESENTING PLATINUM SPONSOR - $25,000

The PLATINUM level sponsorship is a singular opportunity and offers an elite level of association with extensive festival-wide exposure and title recognition. Every mention of the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival will also include the “presented by” credit for your company, along with many exclusive benefits at the Festival.

The Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival will provide the following benefits to our Presenting Sponsors for the opportunity to sponsor the Third Annual Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival, September 3-6, 2015.

The Sponsor’s logo will be placed on all collateral materials not yet printed as a Presenting Sponsor of the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. These materials include but are not limited to:

Posters to be distributed locally and statewide. Fliers to be distributed locally and statewide. Programs – Full Page Ad placed on sponsor's choice of Inside Front Cover,

Inside Back Cover or Outside Back Cover to be distributed during the festival. Logo prominent on Banner.

The Sponsor will be named as the Presenting Sponsor of the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival in all advertising, including radio, TV and print media.

Fifty (50) Complimentary Ticket Vouchers will be provided to the Presenting Sponsor for the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. (Retail value $500)

Ten (10) Ultimate VIP Passes for the 2015 Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. (Retail value $3200)

Prominent on-stage acknowledgements throughout the event. Prominent logo placement on Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival website through September

2015. Information table set up at two screening locations for the duration of the festival. (Provided by

and manned by Sponsor)

PREMIERE GOLD SPONSOR - $15,000

A Premiere sponsorship offers preferred status and second tier recognition with festival-wide exposure. Your company is awarded major visibility, exclusive benefits and access throughout the Festival.

The Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival will provide the following benefits to our Gold Sponsors for the opportunity to sponsor the 3rdnd Annual Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival, September 3-6, 2015.

The Sponsor’s logo will be placed on all collateral materials not yet printed as a co-sponsor of the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. These materials include but are not limited to:

Posters to be distributed locally and statewide. Fliers to be distributed locally and statewide. Programs – Full Page Ad in program to be distributed during the festival. Logo prominent on Banner.

The Sponsor will be named as a co-sponsor of the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival in all advertising, including radio, TV and print media.

Twenty Five (25) Complimentary Ticket Vouchers will be provided to each Gold Sponsor for the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. (Retail value $250)

Four (4) Ultimate VIP Passes for the 2015 Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. (Retail value $1280.)

Prominent logo placement on Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival website through September 2015.

Information table set up at one screening location for two days during the festival. (Provided by and manned by Sponsor)

SIGNATURE STERLING SPONSOR - $10,000

A Signature sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to associate your company with the festival, plus enhanced benefits and access to the Festival.

The Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival will provide the following benefits to our Sterling Sponsors for the opportunity to sponsor the 3rd Annual Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival, September 3-6, 2015.

The Sponsor’s logo will be placed on all collateral materials not yet printed as a co-sponsor of the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. These materials include but are not limited to:

Posters to be distributed locally and statewide. Fliers to be distributed locally and statewide. Programs – Half Page Ad in program which will be distributed during the

festival.

The Sponsor will be named as a one of the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival sponsors in video and advertising print media.

Fifteen (15) Complimentary Ticket Vouchers will be provided to each Sterling Sponsor for the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. (Retail value $150)

Two (2) Ultimate VIP Passes for the 2014 Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. (Retail value $640.)

Logo placement on Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival website through September, 2015.

SUPPORTING COPPER SPONSOR - $2,500

A Supporting sponsorship offers benefits and recognition for a business or individual, plus enhanced benefits and access to the Festival. This opportunity is a perfect fit for an individual or family to show their support of the festival.

The Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival will provide the following benefits to our Copper Sponsors for the opportunity to sponsor the 3rd Annual Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival, September 3-6, 2015.

The Sponsor’s logo/picture will be placed on all collateral materials not yet printed as a co-sponsor of the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. These materials include but are not limited to:

Posters to be distributed locally and statewide. Fliers to be distributed locally and statewide. Programs – Quarter Page Ad in program which will be distributed during the

festival.

The Sponsor will be named as a one of the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival sponsors in video and advertising print media.

Ten (10) Complimentary Ticket Vouchers will be provided to each Copper Sponsor for the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival. (Retail value $100)

Logo placement on Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival website through September, 2015.

PRODUCT & SERVICES IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS

A Products & Services Sponsorship provides brand visibility for an in-kind donation and provides exposure through trade – Food & Drink, Lodging & Transportation and Other Services & Supplies.

Contact us for more information.

TROPHY SPONSORSHIP - $2,500

The JIF&MF awards have already become highly coveted art pieces. Sponsor the trophies and have your company name proudly displayed on the cards that will be given out to every winning film with the beautiful trophies, plus the benefit of announcing winning films.

JIF&MF PARTY SPONSORSHIPS

JIF&MF offers numerous opportunities for networking.

These are events where people relax, partnerships get formed, and deals get made. JIF&MF hosts 6 exclusive networking parties that have anywhere from 200 to 400 registrants in attendance. Sponsor one of these parties

and have your company’s name and logo on all materials promoting the party, including invitations (printed and placed in registration packets), party

banners, program books, and website. Sponsors of these parties could also be restaurants, caterers,

alcohol sponsors and venues.

THURSDAY NIGHT KICK OFF PARTY - $1,250

Attach your name to THE kick off event of the festival. To be held at one of the Pizzeria Bocce in Old Town Cottonwood.

FRIDAY NIGHT KEGGER AT MINE - $2,500

Let your brand sponsor Friday night at the STARLIT MINE THEATRE which includes a live music performance and feature film screening. Take advantage of this opportunity and place your company on the marquee of one of the most signature festival events of the weekend. You will also have the opportunity for a table, signage and flyer distribution on the seats inside the Starlit Mine Theatre on Friday night. Sponsor Friday night at the Starlit Mine Theatre and have the opportunity for Jerome to see your company’s name in lights!

FRIDAY NIGHT INDUSTRY PARTY - $5,000

Let your brand sponsor the FRIDAY NIGHT INDUSTRY PARTY. Take advantage of this opportunity and place your company on the marquee of this exciting festival party. You will also have the opportunity for a table and signage at the party to further promote your business.

“HAIR OF THE DOG HANGOVER BRUNCH” - $1,250

Let your brand sponsor THE HAIR OF THE DOG HANGOVER BRUNCH. Take advantage of this opportunity and place your company on the marquee of one of the most FUN festival events of the weekend. You will also have the opportunity for a table and signage at the party to further promote your business.

THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON CINEMA TRAIN - $5,000

Sponsor one of the festival’s most signature events-the cinema train! It is a four hour excursion filled with films, music, a history tour of the region with wine and fun. Attach your name to this event. This is a once in a lifetime experience and won none of the guests will soon forget.

SATURDAY NIGHT GALA - $6,500

Let your brand sponsor the SATURDAY NIGHT GREAT GATSBY GALA. Take advantage of this opportunity and place your company on the marquee for THE signature festival event of the weekend. Built in the 1920’s, the beautiful mission-style host venue is the ideal location for this year’s festival’s signature event. This party is the IT party of the weekend and to sponsor this event will be an unprecedented opportunity to market your business to the crowd you want to reach. ($4,000)

AWARDS CEREMONY - $5,000

Let your brand sponsor the AWARDS CEREMONY. Take advantage of this opportunity and place your company on the marquee of one of the most signature festival events of the weekend. You will also have the opportunity for a table and signage at the party.

FILM SHOWCASES - $500.00

JIF&MF boasts an outstanding program of narrative, documentary features and shorts, including premieres, advanced screenings, and independent films complemented by Q&A sessions with cast members and filmmakers. Sponsor one of our showcases.

FESTIVAL BADGES AND TICKETS $1,500

The true mark of a Festival attendee, badges are required for entry into key events, films and panels. With over 1,000 printed each year, badges are a great opportunity to carry your logo from room-to-room throughout the entire festival. Both lanyards and badges are available for sponsor logos. Film passes grant access into all Festival films, and are also available for sponsor logos or incentives. With this sponsorship, your logo will also be placed on every screening ticket. No one will be seeing a film at this year’s festival without your logo in their hand or around their neck!

WHAT SPONSORS, FILMMAKERS AND PATRONS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FESTIVAL!

“This is fantastic! There are a lot of great films in the line up; a lot of good stuff!” – Maynard James Keenan – Lead Singer – Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer.

“This has really been an amazing, amazing weekend. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it. I’ve seen some great movies!!” – Winsor Dewey Harmon III, Actor-Star of The Bold and The Beautiful

“You guys in Jerome. . . man! Not only did you make this an amazing weekend but an amazing year and stepping stone for all you filmmakers, producers, writers. Thank you!!” -David Shark Fralick, Actor -Star of Young and the Restless

“Jerome was both glamorous and down to earth all at once, it was a weekend full of memories I will always cherish.” – Jane Fendelman, Actress

“Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival was an amazing experience!! An artistic community coming together to showcase their work and talent in a small town such as Jerome was that of a family vacation! I can’t wait for what next year has in store for us Jerome!!!” – Nicholas Perez, Filmmaker

“I have been to many film festivals, but The Jerome Film Festival is by far my favorite. The town is beautiful, the people are amazingly friendly, and the venues were the perfect backdrop. All in all, the weekend’s events felt like one long party among close friends.” – James Alire – Sound Mixer

“The Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival 2013 was a fantastic event full of things to do. The food, the people, the massive amount of music and the town venues as well as the historic beauty of the entire town was visually overwhelming.” – Rich Ornelas-Lead Singer, 2 in the Chest

“Great festival, great town, cool indie vibe. I’ve been to festivals all over the world and will DEFINITELY attend the 2nd installment of this amazing festival!”- Chris McDaniel, Director, Music City USA

We are happy to customize a sponsorship option specific to your company’s needs.

We look forward to making your company a part of our festival family.

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Toni Ross Founder l President

jeromefilmfestival@gmail.com Tel: (602) 434-4786

www.jeromefilmfestival.com

Dionne Thomas Media/PR & Sponsorships

NGA | Media dcthomas@ngamedia.com

480-447-6426 www.ngamedia.com

SEE YOU ON THE HILL IN SEPTEMBER 3rd – 6th , 2015!!