Become a Sponsor and get ready for your close-up!

Join us in the spotlight and help keep the arts vibrant and healthy in Victoria by becoming a sponsor of the Film Festival. We will put you in front of 15,000 patrons, and circulate your logo and marketing materials through our database of 8,000+.

Sponsors are vital to the success of the Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival. A financial or in-kind donation will garner you a place in the spotlight and all the associated goodwill that such a gesture generates.

Sponsorships are Good Business

The Canadian Millennium Poll reported, “Social responsibility is the number one factor that influences people’s impressions of a company, more even than brand quality or business fundamentals.”

As a sponsor of The Victoria Independent Film &Video Festival, you will be partnering with one of Vancouver Island’s premier arts events and one of Victoria’s most highly attended festivals, and gaining exposure to visitors and members of our community.

Visibility, Promotion, Hospitality

Our notably diverse audience profile of over 15,000 attendees makes us an optimum partner for reaching specific target markets. Among the advantages to sponsors are:

We're Prosperous, Dynamic, Growing...
Over the past 15 years, the festival has experienced unprecedented annual growth of 16% in every aspect of its operations, including ticket sales, attendance, and financial support from individual patrons, as well as the corporate community.

Ideal Demographics

As with most arts patrons, festival audiences comprise an important demographic profile: our audience membership is age 18 - 45 +, upper to middle income bracket and well educated. Festival audiences are informed consumers, who support businesses that are committed to the arts in their communities.

But in case you need a bit more encouragement here are some more reasons why it’s worthwhile to donate to the Festival:

The Best Films… We strive to bring you the best feature and short films from Canada and around the globe.  Past films at the Festival have gone on to screen worldwide and win awards such as the Oscar and Palme d’or.

Future Audiences…To ensure a healthy future for the Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival and the arts in general, your donations support programmes like FilmCan – giving teens an in-depth opportunity to create a short film while being mentored by leading Victoria filmmakers.

Access… Your donation allows us to keep our ticket prices low and offer special free programmes that ensure that as many as possible have the opportunity to appreciate unique film experiences.

Boost the local economy…as more people hear about our fantastic festival, visitors come from far and wide benefiting Victoria businesses.

With your support we can continue to offer great film, underpinned by a strong sense of financial responsibility, for the benefit of all who would like to join us.
Please take a moment to consider a donation to the Film Festival.
All donations over $10 receive a tax-deductible receipt for the appropriate amount and all donors are acknowledged in the Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival Program Guide.

Call us at: 250-389-0444. Your contributions are truly appreciated.