Sponsorship
What
matters
to you
There are so many reasons to support Waco Indie. . . Branding opportunities, economic impact, cultural benefits and more!
Learn more below
One of the best reviewed film festivals in the world
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There’s something special about seeing our story on the big screen. With your help we can continue to bring meaningful work like INTO THE SPOTLIGHT, the story of a theater that serves the down syndrome community, ONE PINT AT A TIME, highlighting the new wave of Black-owned craft breweries, and even ELECTRIC JESUS, the hilarious look at hard-rocking Christian music. Plus, our short film program features films from SXSW, Sundance, Cannes and some of the top talent from Texas. Filmmakers come from far and wide to attend the fest!
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Get seen on the big screen! Our events bring hundreds of visitors to downtown Waco, filling hotels, restaurants and our screening venues. We average 100-125 visitors from out of town, plus 800+ Wacoans come to downtown for all the festivities. All this generates thousands of impressions both in-person and on social media. Sponsors have the opportunity to get samples or coupons into the hands of VIP passholders and visitors. Plus, you align your brand with a leader in the arts in Waco.
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Sponsors like you receive access to 1,000+ visitors during the fest AND year-round programming.
• On-screen advertising
• Sponsor signage
• Digital and print advertising opportunities
• Opportunities for custom advertising
• Logo & link on our website
• Inclusion in social media marketing and year-round email blasts (Facebook 3.6k followers, Instagram 3k followers, Newsletter 1.6k subscribers)
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Ever seen a GREAT movie that you just had to talk about? That’s what we bring to Waco, plus, we invite those filmmakers to come to talk about them! This brings people together, creates community and understanding. Great storytelling opens minds and hearts.
Each night ends with an awesome after-party full of fun and revelry.We also inspire film production in Waco. Our screenplay grant creates new opportunities to make movies. Plus, our 254 Showcase and local networking nights build bonds and create new connections.
We need your support to keep building this community.
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From posters to programs, t-shirts to tacos, we source our supplies from local vendors, keeping more money in Waco. Our screening rooms and event venues are locally-owned. We hire local caterers, bring hundreds of visitors downtown and create 100+ hotel/Airbnb/VRBO bookings during the fest. In all, we generate approximately $200,000 of business to our local economy.
It is so important to us to support the small businesses in Waco.
Plus our screenplay grant has brought additional film production in Central Texas, bolstering a growing industry.
Sponsor levels
Sponsor levels
Gold Sponsor
$2,000
VISIBILITY BENEFITS
Half page ad in the printed program
Spotlight post on social media
Full screen logo on movie screen
Your item in 300+ VIP & Filmmaker bags
Logo on the festival sponsors page AND homepage
Present award at Awards Brunch
Business exclusivity in your industry
Exclusive sponsor for a short film block
Custom sponsor opportunities
TICKETING BENEFITS
6 VIP passes & festival t-shirts
10 additional individual tickets
(cash value $1000)
PLUS, special custom discount code for your employees & customers
Silver Sponsor
$1,000
VISIBILITY BENEFITS
1/4th page ad in the printed program
Social media group post w/ silver sponsors
Logo on movie screen w/ silver sponsors
Your item in 300+ VIP & Filmmaker bags
Logo on the festival sponsors page AND homepage
Present award at Awards Brunch
TICKETING BENEFITS
4 VIP passes & festival t-shirts
6 additional individual tickets
(cash value $660)
Bronze Sponsor
$500
VISIBILITY BENEFITS
1/8th page ad in the printed program
Social media group post w/ bronze sponsors
Logo on movie screen w/ bronze sponsors
Your item in 300+ VIP & Filmmaker bags
Logo on the festival sponsors page
TICKETING BENEFITS
2 VIP passes & festival t-shirts
2 additional individual tickets
(cash value $320)
Key Takeaways
Bronze
Perfect for businesses who want to support the arts and bolster their brand
Expand your reach with larger ad in the program, your logo on the homepage AND extra VIP passes and tickets
Silver
Opportunities for custom marketing, business exclusivity, special recognition at the Awards, lots of tickets & VIP passes, special sponsorship of shorts blocks
Gold
About us
We are a dedicated team of filmmakers, film lovers and volunteers. 100% of funds donated goes to festival expenses.
We are proud to be in the Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals in the world. We’ve been recognized as a top destination for filmmakers.
We believe that great storytelling can improve communities and we are proud to serve Waco.
