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Celebratingthe Cinematic Worksof Women All Over the World

Alliance of Women Filmmakers (AFW) is a Non-profit 501(c)(3)organization created to empower women filmmakers to create diverseroles for women, as well as educate and inform audiences of social,political and health issues impacting women globally.

AWF produces events throughout the year that provide resources andexposure for women filmmakers. These events include its annual filmfestival and filmmaker symposium.

The Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival (LAWIFF) wasfirst launched by AWF in 2005 as a weekend screening event thatshowcased films made by women residing in the Los Angeles andsurrounding areas. Now in its’ ninth year the festival spans an entireweek and features narratives, documentaries, animation and studentshort films written and directed by women all over the world.

In addition to showcasing women-made movies, AWF has helpedcreate awareness of issues impacting women globally. Past filmspresented at the film festival include:

• “White Rainbow,” reveals the story of women overcoming the stigmaand cruelty widows experience in present-day India.

• “God Sleeps in Rwanda” captures the spirit of courageous womenfaced with the task of rebuilding their society after the 1994 genocideleft their Country 70% female.

• “Children of the Trains” In 1999, Railway Police CommanderJarumporn Suramanee requested to use abandoned train carsto teach homeless children in Bangkok basic learning skills. Thisdocumentary brings to light the daily struggle the cops face tofeed, clothe and educate the children.

• “Breast Cancer Diaries” exposes the flawed health care system asit relates to detection and treatment of women under 40 withbreast cancer.

Now in its 13th year the Los Angeles Women's International FilmFestival continues to serve as a platform for women filmmakers world-wide to share their unique stories and cultural experiences with LosAngeles' diverse audience.

Each year, Alliance of Women Filmmakers partners with an organizationthat serves women to help generate awareness and raise money insupport of women's causes.

In 2017 AWF partnered with WriteGirl a Los Angeles-based creativewriting and mentoring organization that spotlights the power of a girland her pen.

AWF History of Programming

For Sponsor Inquiries contact Diana Means at: diana.means@yahoo.com

Described by Back Stage West Magazine, a leading source forentertainment news, as a “must-attend event for all women in theentertainment industry”, LAWIFF generates thousands of impressionsin print, and online press. Media outlets including The HollywoodReporter, Back Stage West, Filmmaker Magazine, MoviemakerMagazine, Animation Magazine, Documentary Magazine and TheDocumentary Channel have all highlighted the festival’s programsand events.

By sponsoring LAWIFF you join an elite group of companies that aretruly committed to the professional advancement of women.Additionally, your company will have an opportunity to reinforce itsimage throughout the year at AWF’s monthly events, which includea variety of industry panels, workshops and screenings hosted byprominent women in the industry. Past panels and workshops havebeen hosted by The Women’s Steering Committee of the WritersGuild, The Women’s Steering Committee of the Directors Guild,Women Make Movies New York and Women of Warner.

Companies like Warner Bros., Wells Fargo, Cliff Bar & Co (Luna Bars)and Amtrak all support AWF because their business’ core valuesare reflected in AWF’s mission to empower women, and theirmarketing strategy is advanced by creating brand recognitionthrough AWF’s annual film festival and monthly events.

Through a combination of the sponsorship benefits listed on the fol-lowing page, each sponsor will have a unique opportunity to reachwomen as well as Los Angeles’ culturally diverse audience in anengaging artistic environment.

LAWIFF 2017 Attendance& Demographics

EducationSome College 15%

Bachelor’s Degree 35%

Master’s Degree 45%

Doctorate Degree 5%

Income$25,000 to $44,999 10%

$45,000 to $74,999 15%

$75,000 to $124,999 25%

$125,000 to $199,999 23%

$200,000 + 15%

LAWIFF 2017 Attendance Statistics

Attendance4000 (approx.)

GenderFemale 62%Male 38%

Age18-24 15%

25-34 25%

35-44 40%

45-54 15%

55+ 5%

RECOGNITIONRecognition as a Premier Sponsor on homepage of Festival’s websiteRecognition as a Premier Sponsor in Festivalprogram bookRecognition as Presenting Sponsor in allFestival print & online media buysRecognition as Presenting Sponsor in Festivalline-up Press Release March 8, 2015Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in allFestival blogs, email blasts and social mediaposts

Dedicated Sponsor spotlight email blast toAlliance of Women Filmmakers database of3000+

ONSITE BENEFITSProgram book back page four-color ad Speaking opportunity before Opening andClosing night film presentationsTrailer ad before Opening and Closing nightfilm presentationsProduct samples in filmmaker gift bagsTwenty-Five VIP reserved seats to all regular

and gala screeningsTwenty-Five reserved seats to all panels atthe AWF’s Filmmaker Symposium

LOGO PLACEMENTLogo on home page of Festival websitewith linkLogo on Opening Night press walland press wall behind panelists duringAWF’s Filmmaker SymposiumLogo on official Festival posterLogo on Festival tickets

PRESENTING SPONSOR $10,000

RECOGNITIONRecognition as a Premier Sponsor onhome page of Festival’s websiteRecognition as a Premier Sponsorin Festival program bookRecognition as a Premier Sponsor in allFestival blogs and email blastsSponsor spotlight in Festival blog,“About the Filmmaker”

ONSITE BENEFITSProduct samples in filmmaker gift bagsOne-page ad in festival program book(Inside cover)Speaking opportunity before shorts and fea-ture film presentation (must be scheduledprior to festival)Trailer ad before feature film presentations(does not include Opening Night)Fifteen VIP reserved seats to all regular and

gala screeningsFifteen reserved seats to all panels atFilmmaker Symposium

LOGO PLACEMENTLogo on Opening Night press WallLogo on Official Festival posterLogo on Save-the-Date postcardsLogo on home page of Festival websitewith link

PREMIERE SPONSOR $7,500

RECOGNITIONRecognition as Official Program Sponsoron home page of Festival’s websiteRecognition as Official Program Sponsor inFestival program bookRecognition as Official Program Sponsor in allFestival blogs and email blastSponsor spotlight in Festival blog “About theFilmmaker”

ONSITE BENEFITSProduct samples in filmmaker gift bagsOne- page ad in Festival program book Ten All-Access Festival Passes (includes allregular screenings and Galas)Ten reserved seats to all panels at AWF’sFilmmaker Symposium

LOGO PLACEMENTLogo on Opening Night press wallLogo on Save-the-Date postcardsLogo on home page of Festival websitewith link

OFFICIAL PROGRAM SPONSOR $5,000

RECOGNITIONRecognition as a Contributing Sponsor on Festival websitesponsor pageRecognition as a Contributing Sponsor in Festival program bookRecognition as Official Program Sponsor in all Festival email blasts

ONSITE BENEFITSProduct samples in filmmaker gift bagsOne- page ad in Festival program book Ten All-Access Festival Passes(includes all regular screenings and Galas)Ten reserved seats to all panels at AWF’s Filmmaker Symposium

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR $3,500

RECOGNITIONRecognition as a Community Sponsor on Festival websitesponsor pageRecognition as a Community Sponsor in Festival program book

ONSITE BENEFITSProduct samples in filmmaker gift bagsPostcards/coupons at will call table and filmmaker check-in tableTen Festival Fast Passes (includes all regular screenings)

COMMUNITY SPONSOR $1,000

2018 Sponsor PackagesCustom Packages Also Available