Presenting Sponsor	Amount $2500	The "Presented By" Title: Exclusive naming rights for the festival (e.g., "The DoFD Film Festival, presented by [Sponsor Name]"). Omnichannel Logo Placement: Premium logo placement on: Website homepage (with link), email newsletters (with link), and social media headers. Podcast Integration: Dedicated "Sponsor Spotlight" ad reads on all festival-related episodes. Permanent logo placement in the show notes of the Defense of Democracy podcast for the season. Personal Podcast Interview: A full-length guest appearance for a company executive on the Defense of Democracy podcast to discuss their commitment to civic engagement and the arts. Virtual "Lunch & Learn": A private, 45-minute virtual session with the Executive Director of DoFD. The sponsor can choose the topic—ranging from the state of democracy to nonprofit leadership—for their internal team or VIP clients. Winner’s Circle Discussion: An exclusive virtual meet-and-greet with the Festival Winner. This provides the sponsor a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the impact of the winning film. Complimentary Host Tickets: "Host" pass and 10 free tickets to their screening or 11 free tickets to the DofD virtual screening Stage Recognition: A verbal "thank you" from the Executive Director during the opening and closing ceremonies Thank-you plaque
Gold Sponsor	$1000	Logo Placement: Logo placement on: Website (with link), email newsletters, and social media headers. Podcast Integration: Dedicated "Sponsor Spotlight" ad reads on all festival-related episodes. Permanent logo placement in the show notes of the Defense of Democracy podcast for the season. Virtual "Lunch & Learn": A private, 45-minute virtual session with the Executive Director of DoFD. The sponsor can choose the topic—ranging from the state of democracy to nonprofit leadership—for their internal team or VIP clients. Complimentary Host Tickets: "Host" pass and 5 free tickets to your screening, or six free tickets to the DofD virtual screening Stage Recognition: A verbal "thank you" from the Executive Director during the opening and closing ceremonies Thank you plaque
Silver Sponsor	$750	Logo Placement: Logo placement on: Website (with link), email newsletters. Podcast Integration: Permanent logo placement in the show notes of the Defense of Democracy podcast for the season. Virtual "Lunch & Learn": A private, 45-minute virtual session with the Executive Director of DoFD. The sponsor can choose the topic—ranging from the state of democracy to nonprofit leadership—for their internal team or VIP clients. Complimentary Host Tickets: "Host" pass and 3 free tickets to your screening, or four free tickets to the DofD virtual screening Stage Recognition: Name included in list of sponsors during opening and closing ceremonies. Thank you plaque
$500 sponsor		Logo Placement: Logo placement on website Podcast Integration: Organization name in the show notes of the Defense of Democracy podcast for the season. Complimentary Tickets: 2 free tickets to the DofD virtual screening Stage Recognition: Name included in list of sponsors during opening and closing ceremonies. Thank you certificate
$250 Sponsor		Name Placement: Name placement on website Complimentary Tickets: 2 free tickets to the DofD virtual screening Stage Recognition: Name included in list of sponsors during opening and closing ceremonies. Thank you certificate
$150 Contributor		Name Placement: Name placement on website Complimentary Tickets: 2 free tickets to the DofD virtual screening Thank you certificate

DofD Film Fest 2026 Sponsorships

By Defense of Democracy, Inc.

DofD Film Fest 2026 Sponsorships