Strategic Partnerships Position SBIFF as a potential partner for corporate sponsorships and media collaborations by offering branded festival experiences, educational outreach programs, and cross-promotional opportunities with local businesses and national brands aligned to film, education, and the arts.

Venue Expansion Leverage SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre ownership and the new McHurley Film Center opening to propose venue sponsorships, technology upgrades, streaming partnerships, and exclusive screening packages that monetize space during off-peak periods and year-round programming.

Digital Engagement Offer digital marketing packages targeting SBIFF’s 100,000 attendees and festival followers, including content production, social media amplification, and sponsorship slots on film education platforms to extend reach beyond the February event.

Educational Programs Sell training and outreach solutions to support SBIFF’s mission to underserved populations, such as pilot film literacy curriculums, scholarship-sponsored workshops, and corporate-sponsored scholarships that can be packaged with sponsorship tiers.

Media & Talent Propose talent management and media opportunities around Virtuosos and award events, including event production services, archival footage licensing, and branded behind-the-scenes content that aligns with SBIFF’s prestige and attracts higher sponsorship yields.