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PressOutlets who regularly cover the Show include E!, Entertainment Tonight, The New York Times, OK!, In Touch Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, GQ and many others.

Giving BackIn 2018, the Spirit Awards raised over $4 million for Film Independent, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to support diverse filmmakers and the art of independent film.

ImpressionsOver 20 billion press and marketing impressions generated by the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Social Media CoverageTrending #1 nationally and #3 globally on show day, #SpiritAwards generated nearly 400 million social impressions including 1.2 million viewers tuning in to the Facebook Watch livestream.

For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Albina Oks at aoks@filmindependent.org or by phone at 323 556 9352.

Success StoriesIn 2018, American Airlines presented the inaugural Bonnie Award, a grant honoring a female director, to the critically acclaimed Chloé Zhao whose films have premiered at both Cannes and Sundance.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The annual Awards Show celebrating the finest achievements in independent film

November 16, 2018

Nominations Press ConferenceIn November 2018, our celebrity co-hosts announce the nominees for the 2019 Spirit Awards. We set the stage for awards season, shining the spotlight on indie greats well ahead of the other shows.

January and February 2019

Nominee Screening SeriesMembers of Film Independent vote to determine the winners of the Spirit Awards. All nominated films are screened in Los Angeles. The Nominee Screening Series gives Spirit Awards voters a chance to see all the films before casting their ballots. Sponsors receive recognition at all screenings along with VIP tickets.

February 23, 2019

Film Independent Spirit AwardsThe day of celebration is kicked off when the Arrivals Carpet opens to welcome A-list celebrities, talented and decorated filmmakers, entertainment executives and other influencers. After saying their hellos, networking and visiting sponsor hospitality suites, guests are invited into the main event show tent where they enjoy lunch, more cocktails and a live awards show.

January 5, 2019

Nominee BrunchTraditionally held the weekend of the Golden Globes, the Nominee Brunch honors all of the nominees of the 2019 Spirit Awards. During the event, the sponsors are recognized by celebrity co-hosts and the winners of the sponsored titled grants are announced.

AWARDS SHOW & PROGRAM TIMELINE

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS & RATESMain Event – February 23, 2019 Premier Sponsor Principal Sponsor Supporting SponsorCompany logo on step and repeat •Company logo behind podium in winners press rooms • • Category exclusivity • • Signage with logo in main event space • •Opportunity to host onsite hospitality suite • • Company logo on invitation • • •Ceremony table / tickets 12 Seats 10 Seats 4 Tickets

Backstage passes 12 10 4

After Party Tickets 12 10 4

Social post from owned channels • • •Product placement and talent gifting opportunities • • •Nominations Press Conference - November 16, 2018Company logo on step and repeat •Company logo behind podium •Company logo on invitation • • •Verbal recognition by celebrity host(s) • • •Invitations to event 10 5 2

Nominee Brunch - January 5, 2019Company logo on step and repeat •Company logo behind podium •Company logo on invitation • • •Verbal recognition by celebrity host(s) • • •Invitations to event 10 5 2

Nominee Screening Series – January & February 2019Opportunity to place a 15-second trailer prior to each screening •Company logo in pre-screening slides • •Company logo on screening schedules • •VIP Passes for each screening 6 4 2

Print and DigitalCompany logo on print and online media buy as well as all email blasts • •Company listing on official tickets to Show • •Company advertisement in official program book Two page spread Full page Half page

Company logo on spiritawards.com • • •Digital ads Interstitial and Homepage Leaderboard Ad

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Additional Opportunity to title a grant award for a filmmaker • •Written recognition in all press releases • • •Verbal recognition during body of show as well as written recognition in end credits • • •Access to event logos, marks and photos • • •

Innovation is a necessary and exciting element of partnership with the Spirit Awards property. Crafting a custom-tailored program with measurable and tangible results is a welcomed opportunity. Please contact Albina Oks, aoks@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9352 to discuss these opportunities.