Become a Sponsor
Partner with SLIFF
Fuel the stories that too often go unheard. The St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis, is dedicated to elevating underrepresented voices, expanding access to film education, and fostering a more connected and creative region through the shared experience of cinema.
Your sponsorship directly:
- Amplifies underrepresented storytellers (filmmakers of color, women, LGBTQIA+, and international artists)
- Expands access via free/low-cost screenings, student outreach, and community partnerships
- Strengthens St. Louis’s cultural economy by drawing audiences region-wide and welcoming visiting artists
In a year when arts funding is shrinking, your support sustains SLIFF for courageous, culturally vital work.
What You Receive
- Brand visibility across venues, print, screens, web, and social
- Authentic community alignment with a mission-driven, nonprofit festival
- Tickets, passes, and hospitality to share with clients, staff, and partners
E-mail CSL Executive Director, Bree Maniscalco, to learn more.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Sponsorships are subject to availability; Sponsors must provide assets by deadlines to receive associated benefits.
Sponsor Level Descriptions
Premier Festival Sponsor — $20,000: Underwrite inclusive programming, access initiatives, and artist hospitality while receiving recognition before every screening and high-visibility placements across the festival.
Spotlight Presenter — $10,000: Champion a film Spotlight (e.g., International, New Filmmakers, Race in America) with screen, print, and verbal recognition aligned to your brand values.
Opening/Closing Night Presenter — $10,000: Own one of SLIFF’s marquee moments—packed houses, press, and premiere-night prestige.
Filmmaker Parties Presenter — $5,000: Power community while supporting industry networking that sparks future projects and careers.
Day Presenters — $5,000 (Weekend) / $2,500 (Weekday): Claim a day at SLIFF with screen time at every show and targeted visibility in schedules and announcements.
Studio/Spotlight Film — $2,500: Align with a buzzworthy title; enjoy premium recognition and hosted tickets.
Film Sponsors — $1,500 / $1,000 / $500: Entry points that still deliver meaningful reach, on-screen presence, and program recognition.
Add-On Visibility (à la carte)
- Program Ads: Full $2,000 / Half $1,000
- Pre-Show Slide: $200 (in rotation, approx. 5 seconds)
