INTRODUCTIONThe 2016 Garden State Film

Festival will present over 180 of

the best of current independent

films from around the globe,

showcasing an exclusive selection

of

award-winning films representing

a

truly unique mix of culture and

genre.

We invite you to be a part of this

cinematic adventure that

attracted an audience over 25,000

in 2015.

ATLANTIC CITYAtlantic City in Southern New

Jersey serves as the stunning

backdrop to the Festival’s film

screenings and special events.

Accessible from both Philadelphia

and New York City, Atlantic City

offers an optimal setting to

experience filmmaking

at its finest. New Jersey boasts

one of the largest consumer

groups in the world and a rich

filmmaking history. Literally

millions of visitors every year are

drawn to the spectacular

coastline,

fine dining, shopping and

recreational

activities that Southern New

Jersey

has to offer.

VENUESScreenings are held at several

venues in Atlantic City. With 7

screens showing films each day,

our venue partners including

Resorts Hotel & Casino (top

right), Dante Hall (lower right),,

and the Claridge Hotel (below)

provide a fantastic viewing

experience during the weekend of

the festival.

SPECIAL EVENTSNETWORKING & POST-PARTY GATHERINGS

The 2016 Festival will feature two

red carpet events, post-parties,

professional panels all with

celebrity attendance. Post party

events will have entertainment,

hors d’oeuvres prepared by

award-winning restaurants and

hosted bars.

FESTIVAL PROGRAMS• Film Screenings

• School Screenings

• Two Celebrity-Attended Red Carpet Events

• Gala Opening Reception and Screening

• Black Tie Awards Dinner

• Panels and Workshops for Aspiring Filmmakers, Actors

and Film Industry Enthusiasts

• Open Talent Casting Call (NJ student cast in national tour of “The King and I “ and the start of numerous TV/Stage/Film careers).

• After Parties

COMMUNITYOUTREACH & EDUCATION

The Garden State Film Festival

does extensive outreach

throughout the

year for youth groups, schools,

seniors, military and other

non-profits throughout the

tri-state area.

CineBallotGarden Sate Film Festival is on the

cutting edge of technology. One of

the most fun and interactive

aspects of the film festival

experience is the Audience Choice

Awards. The contests are usually

conducted on paper ballots in

festival venues.

After each festival screening, staff

and volunteers gather the votes

and tally

them up. The Audience Choice

winner

is announced at the festival’s

closing ceremonies to great

fanfare. The

project is great—the process is

not.

CineBallot DEMOGRAPHICS

EXPOSURETHE GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL’S REACH INCLUDES

• Over 10,000 Social Media Followers and Fans

• Over 10,000 active email subscribers

• More than 100 million households with coverage from over 100 domestic and international press outlets related to the 2015 festival alone.

• Over 9,000,000 trade impressions via editorial ad insertions from over twenty national and local publications

PRESS COVERAGEo Varietyo Holywood Reportero Press of Atlantic Cityo New York Timeso The Today Showo NJ.como Movieline.como SHOOTonlineo Shore News Todayo Atlantic County Womano Film.como CurrentMovie Reviews.como BroadwayWorld.como northjersey.como Vimeo.como Atlantic City Weeklyo NJ.como journal-news.como surfline.como Huffington Post

o Philly.como Out In NJo Asbury Park Presso Philadelphia Enquirero Courier-Posto WJLK 94.3 The Pointo Newjerseystage.como Patch.como CBS onlineo Celtic Lifeo Instagramo Twittero Facebooko Asbury Park Presso Courier Newso Home News Tribuneo The Daily Journalo Ocean County Observer

GREAT PARTNERSOur Sponsors can expect to receive customized proposals targeting their specific marketing objectives, and realize the highest return on investment.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

SPONSOR AN EVENTThe majority of our corporate sponsors prefer to sponsor an event, which gives them title recognition. Have thousands see your brand during our festival.

Here are some options:• GSFF Presenting Sponsor • $100,000 • Opening Night Cocktail Party • $10,000• Opening Night Film • $5,000• Friday Night After Party • $5,000• Saturday Night After Party • $5,000• Documentary Series • $3,500• Short Subject Series • $2,500• Children's Series • $2,500• Senior Series • $3,000• VIP Party • $4,500• Thursday Night Meet The Filmmakers Reception and Screening • $2,500• Wrap Party • $5,000• Awards Dinner Gala • $15,000

FESTIVAL CONTACTS

MARGARET FONTANAExecutive Director Margaret@gsff.org908-489-7239

DIANE RAVERFounderdiane@gsff.org732-272-4023

GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL3101 BOARDWALK,TOWER TWO , SUITE 1405Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

PHONE 877-908-7050INFO@GSFF.ORG