Photo by Enric Sala

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNIT IES

Photo by Enric Sala / National Geographic

“More than films, more than a celebration of all things wet,The BLUE Ocean Film Festival brings together a potent mix of artists,scientists, conservationists, decision makers, industry leaders,inquisitive teachers, lively kids and more. Come to be entertained, inspired, informed and make useful contacts. Come to have a good time. Whatever strums your blue heartstrings, Just Come!”

Dr. Sylvia EarleNational Geographic Explorer-in-ResidenceFounder, Mission BlueRolex Ambassador

P R E S E N T I N G T H E W O R L D ’ S F I N E S T C O L L E C T I O N S O F O C E A N F I L M S

G L O B A L

O C E A N L E A D E R S

C E L E B R I T I E S

• Join influential leaders for an event that educates, engages, and empowers audiences through entertainment and visual media.

• Position your company on the cutting-edge of growing social awareness that our oceans - which cover 70% of our planet and provide half of our oxygen - play a critical role in sustaining human life.

• Support a critical distribution network for these important films, as we share them with communities of all sorts, across the U.S. and around the world.

• Inspire the best and brightest students - in both arts and sciences - to direct their talent to help us assure healthy oceans and a bright future.

20,000 Attendees

400+ Fi lm Submitted

4,000+ Students

49 Workshops & Panels

124 Speakers

610 Conference Delegates

8 ,300 News Stor ies

498 M Impressions

22 .9 M Social Media Reach

1.24M Local Market Viewer’s

BLUE attracted an international and engaged audience,

made up of a well educated, socially conscious

demographic that shares a common passion for exploring

and protecting the ocean. Our audience is broad, reaching

the arts, film industry, photographers, explorers, sciences,

visionaries and governmental policy makers.

B y T h e N u m b e r s

BLUE attracts a diversified and engaged

audience, made up of a well-educated,

socially conscious demographic that shares

a common passion for enjoying the ocean

as well as protecting it. Our audience is

broad-reaching in the film industry, marine

sciences, and government policy makers

visionaries and governmental policy makers.

40% 25%

15%14%

6%

Annual Household IncomeEducat ion

85%

11%

4%

Age

45%

20%

35%

Gender

46% 54%

Geographic Distr ibut ion

54%41%

5%

From the Local Area

Outside the Local Area

Outside the U.S.A.

Male

Female

18-29 years old

30-54 years old

55+ years old

College Degree or Higher

Student

Other

$200,000 +

$100,000 - 200,000

$50,000 - $100,000

$25,000 - $50,000

Under $25,000

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F E S T I VA L M E D I A

The BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation

Summit received national and international media coverage

leading up to, during and after the festival.

Through print, radio, television and online outlets BLUE 2014

hosted over 100+ members of the press from outlets

worldwide:

MEDIA IMPRESS IONS

493 MILL ION *

ED ITOR IAL ART ICLES

8 ,300

P A S T S P O N S O R S

For BLUE, we are committed to win-win collaborations with our partners. Our intimate environment allows our partners to directly engage key influencers and nurture special relationships with industry leaders, policy makers, conservation icons, and entertainment executives.

Our team works with you to: (A) Understand your organizations goals and (B) Create a partnership package that effectively delivers your message to a diverse audience and meet your business objectives.

S E T Y O U R S E L F A P A R T

We are commi tted to f ind ing ways to st rengthen the connect ions between your brand and your target audience.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR

W E A R E C O M M I T M E N T E DT O S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y

We are committed to working with each sponsoring partner to develop a participation package that meets your specific marketing and branding goals. The Festival provides a unique opportunity for targeted visibility and high impact messaging. And as BLUE attracts key influencers from around the world, we are an ideal platform to showcase your corporate environmental sustainable priorities and commitment to ocean stewardship.

• International Film Festival• Conservation Summit• Industry Conference

• Educational Outreach• BLUE On Tour• Special Events

I N T E R N A T I O N A L F I L M F E S T I V A L

At the heart of BLUE is the international film competition and film festival. During the festival more than 100 finalist films from 18 categories are publicly screened and honored for their artistic and storytelling excellence. BLUE’s intimate social events provide the rare opportunity for networking with media industry executives, award-winning filmmakers, scientists, photogrphers, and explorers who come together for BLUE to create an inspiring not-to-be-missed event.

Honor ing the World ’s F inest Ocean F i lms

C O N S E R V A T I O N S U M M I T

Renowned explorers, scientists, conservationists, celebrities and policy makers come together from around the globe to share scientific insights, discuss the issues and present innovative solutions in inspiring and thought-provoking sessions.

Bringing together esteemed leaders and ocean luminaries

I N D U S T R Y C O N F E R E N C E

Workshops to promote professional and business development and excellence in U/W film making and photography. Attendees participate in panels and master classes to enhance their professional skills, learn about ground-breaking technologies, engage program funders in pitching sessions, and build partnerships through unparalleled networking opportunities.

Present ing a comprehens ive conference for underwater f i lm and photography profess ionals

E D U C A T I O N A L O U T R E A C H

BLUE provides educational programs to leverage our film library and visual media to nurture artistry and creative talents, enhance communication skills, increase understanding of the marine sciences, foster cultural exchange and ensure ocean stewardship. Utilizing hands-on activities, films and photography as our foundational tools, our educational initiatives provide exceptional multi-disciplined learning opportunities for youth, educators and emerging leaders.

Science and the Arts for the stewardship of the ocean

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS• Emerging Filmmaker Scholarships• Student Filmmaker Scholarships• International Filmmaker Scholarships

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS• Message in a Buoy Program• Learn to Swim Program• Learn to Dive Program• Beach Clean-Up• Sea Grass Restoration• Nothing-But-Rain-Down-the-Drain Program• Plastic Free Zone’s

E D U C A T I O N A L O U T R E A C H

BLUE On Tour is our traveling ocean film festival and conservation initiative which makes BLUE’s extensive collection of award winning ocean films available to communities around the globe that otherwise would not have access. With films from hundreds of filmmakers and the ability to customize each program, BLUE On Tour raises awareness about issues relevant to each community and provides an awe-inspiring window into the ocean.

B L U E O N T O U R

Changing the way the world sees the ocean

Al ign your bus iness wi th BLUE On Tour for

a World Wide Reach to your customers

PAST

BLUE ON TOUR

LOCATIONS

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E X H I B I T I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S

This is a special opportunity to have a customized exhibit area during BLUE 2016 inside the

We hope you will be able to join us and connect with a very special group at BLUE 2016.

EXHIBITOR FEE $1 ,200

• Exhibitor listing in BLUE’s Festival Guide, website, and mobile app

• 10 x 10 display area that includes: table (with or without cover), two chairs, 24 hour security

• 1/2 Page Ad in Festival Guide (Ad Deadline: Oct. 7th)

• Day Pass Access for two (Films, Panels, Luncheons)

EXHIBITOR BENEFITS

Register for Exhibition space online at:blueoceanfilmfestival.org

NON-PROFIT FEE $350• 10 x 10 display area that includes: table (with or without cover), two chairs, 24 hour security

• Day Pass Access for two (Films, Panels, Luncheons)

2 0 1 6 F E S T I V A L G U I D E A D V E R T I S I N G

DEADLINES

Sales Close ....... Sunday Oct 9rd All Ads Final ...... Wednesday Oct 12th

AD RATES

Full Page Trim Size

Full Page With Bleed

Full Page Live Area

1/2 Page Vertical

1/2 Page Horizontal

1/4 Page

1/8 Page

BACK COVER

INSIDE FRONT

PAGE 3

INSIDE BACK

PREMIUM POSITIONING

2-PAGE SPREAD

FULL PAGE

1/2 PAGE

1/4 PAGE

1/8 PAGE

STANDARD

CIRCULATION:

Distribution of 2,500 copies to the community and BLUE 2015 attendees. The four-day festival highlights important ocean related films and showcases the talents of award winning filmmakers and photographers from around the world.

HOW TO SUPPLY ARTWORK:

All ads should be submitted digitally. Acceptable electronic art includes: high-resolution PDF files; high-resolution CMYK TIFF files (300 dpi at 100 percent size).

EMAIL FILES:

Ads under 2MB stuffed (.sit file size) should be emailed to the email address below. Please compress all files into one document, label all compress files with advertiser’s name. Email to: ads@blueoceanfilmfestival.org

AD SIZES

8” x 10.5”

8.25” x 10.75”

7” x 9.5”

3.375” x 9.5”

7” x 4.625”

3.375” x4.625”

3.375” x 2.8125”

$ 2,500

$ 1,200

$1,000

$ 1,200

$ 1,200

$ 650

$ 375

$ 225

$ 175

Type Safe Area7” x 9.5”

(0.5 on all sides)

1/2 Page

1/8 Page

1/4 Page

EXCLUSIVITY in Industry Category

Partnership Recognition/Logo on Festival Street Banners and Flags

Partnership Recognition/Logo in select paid advertising

Partner Commercial or PSA included in screenings Pre-Show

Partner info included in side rotation BLUE’s website home page

Partner logo on photo step & repete backdrops

Dedicated partnership recognition in BLUE’s Social media

Dedicated press release announcing partnership

Partner logo included on the official BLUE shirts

Exhibit space / attendee engagement area customized

Reservered VIP table for awards presentation

Film awards category sponsor

Partnership recognition on festival screens & digital signage

Access to reserved VIP preferred seating areas

Access to VIP lounge

Branded product placement in industry delegate bags

Logo inclustion in pre-roll

Festival Guide Ad Space or Listing

Festival access: Passes & Tickets

S P O N S O R B E N E F I T S

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

2-Full Page

20 Patron Passes

+20 Day Passes

MAJOR

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

1Full Page

14 Patron Passes

+14 Day Passes

$100K

PLATINUM

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

1/2 Page

10 Patron Passes

+10 Day Passes

$50K

GOLD

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

1/4 Page

6 Patron Passes

+6 Day Passes

$25K

SILVER

X

X

X

X

X

X

1/8 Page

4 Patron Passes

+4 Day Passes

$15K

BRONZE

X

X

X

Listing

Patron Listing

2 Patron Passes

$10K

PARTICIPATING PATRON

For information on high level year-round and multi-year partnerships, talk to us about the Presenting and Lead partner opportunities. All Customized Benefits are in addition to those outlined below. Prices are quoted in US dollars.

$5K

G L O B A L A D V I S O R Y B O A R D

CHARLES KINDERCo-Founder, COOBLUE Ocean Film Festival

DEBORAH KINDERCo-Founder, CEOBLUE Ocean Film Festival

PAUL BARIBAULTVice PresidentDisneynature andThe Walt Disney Studios

DAN BASTADirectorOffice of NationalMarine Sanctuaries

TOM CAMPBELLPresidentTom Campbell’s HD Productions

MARI CARSWELLPartner, Marketing Consultant& Executive ProducerSpyhop Productions

BARRY CLARKExecutive Producer Telanova Productions

TERRY TANNER CLARKExecutive Producer Telanova Productions

CELINE COUSTEAUFounder & Executive DirectorCauseCentric Productions

DR. SYLVIA EARLEFounder, Mission BlueNational GeographicExplorer-in-Residence

PATTY ELKUSBoard of DirectorsScripps Oceanographic Inst.Mission Blue

JENIFER AUSTINOcean Program ManagerGoogle

DON LEVYPresidentSmith Brook Farm

MARA G. HASELTINEArtist, Educator & Ocean Advocate

STRATTON LEOPOLDExecutive Vice PresidentParamount Pictures

BRUCE NEILExecutive DirectorSanibel Sea School

LAURA ORTHWEINDirector / Documentary Producer Make A Difference Media

CHRIS PALMERPresidentCenter for EnvironmentalFilmmaking at American Univ.

SHARI SANT PLUMMERPresidentCode Blue Charitable Foundation

MARTHA SHAWFounderEarth Advertising

BROOKE RUNNETTEPresidentNational Geographic Studios

THOMAS SPEISSPartnerStradling Attorneys at Law

GREG STONE, PH.D.Executive Vice PresidentConservation International

CHARLOTTE VICKPartnership DirectorMission Blue

CAPTAIN DON WALSH USN (RET), PH.D.Honorary PresidentThe Explorers Club

CHRIS WELSHCo-FounderVirgin Oceanic

MARK WILDExecutive Vice PresidentBBC

SUJATA MURTHYSenior Vice President, Public RelationsUniversal Music Enterprises

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for more information, please contact

Debbie Kinder727.466.8016 dk@blueoceanfilmfestival.org