Become a Sponsor

Support Film, Shape Athens!

You’re invited to get in on the ground floor of what's quickly becoming one of the most vibrant cultural and economic events in our city: the Athens Film Festival (ATHFF) 2026. With support from the city of Athens, the local community, and the University of Georgia, the Athens Film Festival will take place over 4 days.
LOCAL COMMUNITY
With the growth of the UGA Film School as well as the opening of a major movie studio in Athens, the film community has experienced significant growth in the last few years.
FILM INDUSTRY
“Filmed in Athens, GA” is a phrase we know well! A wide variety of independent and major motion pictures feature scenes of “The Classic City.”
U.S./INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
“A city with a world-class film festival will experience year after year economic growth in the areas of: tourism, hospitality, film production, retail, restaurant, and small local business. ” (Y2 Analytics, 2018)
NETWORKING EVENTS
The festival is an opportunity for connection, drawing attendees and filmmakers who "stayed for the connections", making the events a vital space for industry and community networking.

Sponsorship Levels

Community Partner $500 (or $1000 In-Kind)

  • Your logo displayed on athensfilm.com all year long
  • Uploaded to a dedicated social media feature (August 2026)
  • Spotlighted in our monthly marketing campaign
  • Featured in the Special Edition ATHFF 2026 Program
  • Enjoy access to the VIP Lounge during ATHFF 2026
  • Receive ATHFF merch only available to sponsors
  • 1 All-Access Pass

Silver $1500 (or $2000 In-Kind)

  • Your logo displayed on athensfilm.com all year long
  • Uploaded to a dedicated social media feature (August 2026)
  • Spotlighted in our monthly marketing campaign
  • Featured in the Special Edition ATHFF 2026 Program
  • Splashed on theater screens before each film
  • Enjoy access to the VIP Lounge during ATHFF 2026
  • Receive ATHFF merch only available to sponsors
  • 2 All-Access Pass
  • Reservation on Opening Night Red Carpet
  • Passes to ATHFF Virtual Fest

Gold $3500 (or $5000 In-Kind)

All Benefits of the SILVER+
  • Your brand travels with every guest — printed on all festival passes and featured on posters in high traffic areas around Athens for six weeks before and during the festival.
  • Enjoy access to the VIP Lounge during ATHFF 2026
  • Receive ATHFF merch only available to sponsors
  • 4 All-Access Pass
  • Reservation on Opening Night Red Carpet
  • Passes to ATHFF Virtual Fest

Platinum $5000 (or $7500 In-Kind)

All Benefits of the GOLD+
Your brand takes top billing with exclusive title naming rights of: Horror Shorts Showcase, Women in Film, Animation, Laugh Your ATH-Off Reel Peaches (Georgia Films), Best in the Globe (International), Opening Night Feature, Closing Night Feature
  • Enjoy access to the VIP lounge during ATHFF 2026
  • Receive ATHFF merch only available to sponsors
  • 6 All-Access Passes to Films & Parties
  • Invitation to Secret Screening
  • Passes to ATHFF Virtual Fest

Diamond $10000 (or $12000 In-Kind)

All Benefits of the GOLD+

Your brand will have a place of honor on the Red Carpet “Step and Repeat” backdrop

Category Exclusivity: Enjoy exclusive representation within your field—no competing sponsors in your category.

Cash Sponsorship exceeding $12,000 will also receive exclusive appearance on ONE of the following: Pass Lanyards, Daily Schedule & Map, Festival Water Bottles

  • Enjoy access to the VIP lounge during ATHFF 2026
  • Receive ATHFF merch only available to sponsors
  • 6 All-Access Passes to Films & Parties
  • Passes to ATHFF Virtual Fest
  • The best seat in the house - two reserved seats at all screenings

For sponsorship inquiries, use the form below or email chuck@athensfilm.com

Get in Touch

For sponsorship inquiries, use the form below or email chuck@athensfilm.com

BECOME A SPONSOR

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