Milwaukee Film

Sponsorships

Put your brand in front of our ever-expanding audience and support the arts in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Film provides incredible year-round opportunities to connect with a massive local audience. Whether through the historic Downer and Oriental Theatres, the Milwaukee Film Festival, or the Dialogues Documentary Festival, there are a variety of ways to become a sponsor. Find out how you can engage with our always-growing audience while supporting one of the premiere arts organizations in the city.

5,600 Milwaukee Film Members
155,000+ Annual Attendees
62% Women Members
42,000 Newsletter Subscribers
32,000+ Milwaukee Film Festival Attendees

Opportunities

Festival Sponsorship

  • Unique opportunities for Milwaukee Film Festival and Dialogues Documentary Festival sponsorship at a variety of sponsorship levels
  • Diverse placement opportunities
  • Tons of great festival benefits at every level, including tickets, event invites, and more!
  • Recognition may include on-stage messaging, on-screen messaging, program book advertising, digital marketing recognition, product giveaways or tabling opportunities, and marketing presence at exclusive festival events.
Download Milwaukee Film Sponsorship Deck

Film Series or program Sponsorship

  • Year-round opportunities
  • Choose from a series or program whose theme aligns with your company’s mission. Examples include: Seasons Screenings (Nov/Dec), GenreQueer, Black History Month, Cinematic Sisterhood, Halloween programming, Rocky Horror, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more! You can even sponsor 35mm and 70mm film presentation!
  • Multiple sponsorship tiers available
  • Includes complimentary tickets & exclusive event access
  • Recognition includes on-stage messaging, on-screen slide, digital marketing recognition, and product giveaways or tabling opportunities.

Organ Performance Sponsorship

  • Support pre-screening performances on our world-class 1925 Wurlitzer pipe organ
  • Multiple sponsorship levels available
  • Recognition at all levels includes on-stage messaging, on-screen slide, and digital marketing recognition
Read about our Mighty Wurlitzer

Cinema Rental

  • Perfect for private parties, staff meetings, fundraisers, employee appreciation, and more!
  • Up to 1,000 in-theater capacity available
Group Rentals

On-Screen Advertising

  • Static or video options
  • Strategic placement within thematically appropriate programming
  • Adjustable impression quantities
Advertising at Milwaukee Film

Since 2015, our partnership with Milwaukee Film has not only strengthened relationships but also expanded brand recognition, attracting new customers to Associated Bank along the way. 

— Marilka Vélez Associated Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there customizable sponsorship packages to fit different budgets?

Yes! We offer a wide variety of sponsorship options to fit your needs. Let us know your priorities for your budget, and we’ll work together on a sponsorship package that is right for you!

Can sponsors host special events or activations during the festival?

Absolutely. In fact, we love this! We’re also happy to work together on planning and promotion with advanced notice.

Are there opportunities for in-kind sponsorships, such as donating products or services?

There are! If you are looking for an in-kind sponsorship in exchange for donating products or services for an event, donating silent auction items, or supporting an initiative, please contact us – and thank you for thinking of us! If you are looking for in-kind promotional partnerships, please see our Community Partners page.

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