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
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Submit your information and we'll get in touch!