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ATHENS IS A FILM TOWN.

A film festival is an engine—drawing audiences, businesses, and ideas while strengthening our community and sustaining the art of cinema.

Sponsor 2026 Download Deck

"The South's Best Cities 2024"
- Southern Living

"Coolest College Town"
- BBC

"Most Underrated Destination"
- HuffPost

"17 Most Beautiful Downtowns"
- World Atlas

2025 BY THE NUMBERS

Athens shows up for film. Attendance jumped 20% in our second year.

1,200

Attendees in 2025

80%

Of events sold out

100+

International Films

62%

Return Rate

HONESTLY, GOALS.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your sponsorship creates real impact.

Elevate Athens as a Film Destination: You help solidify Athens' reputation as a dynamic film town, driving tourism and economic growth by drawing attendees from outside the region.
Fostering Global Cinema: You champion diverse stories by supporting the programming of over 100 international films.
Supporting the Local Ecosystem: Sponsorship directly empowers the local creative community by funding initiatives like Production Grants and Youth-Led Media Coverage for local students.
Bringing Industry Impact: You facilitate major industry connections, supporting travel and lodging for filmmakers and professionals, and advancing the festival’s goal to become an Oscar-Qualifying event.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Whether you’re a local business, regional partner, or national brand, your support makes ATHFF 2026 possible and elevates your organization as a champion of the arts and creative spirit of Northeast Georgia.

**Custom sponsorship packages available starting at the Gold Sponsor Level.
**ATHFF reserves final determination of logo size, placement, and scheduling to ensure cohesive festival branding.

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Support specific aspects of the festival that align with your brand values

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Maximize your brand visibility across festival touchpoints

**All advertising opportunities can be combined with sponsorship packages for maximum exposure

THEY LIKE US!

"The atmosphere and attention towards the filmmakers was one of a kind only matched by the warmth and close knit community. I cannot wait to come back."

- Neil Watson

Director, "Monster in the Closet"

"Our screening was a sold-out show at a beautiful venue... It's a must for any filmmaker looking for a warm, fun, and professional festival experience."

- Karie Ellsworth

Director, "Hockeytown"

"Athens is the BEST kind of Festival experience. A passionate, caring, and devoted crew of film lovers putting on something to celebrate an art form they care deeply about, and it shows."

- Will Sterling

Director, "A Cell Phone Movie"

"...Incredibly packed festival with excellent opportunities for young filmmakers and a very loyal and engaged audience base. I would definitely suggest this one."