INTRODUCING THE SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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2 INTRODUCING THE SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2 CELEBRATE OUR 20TH! Enjoy a welcoming, entertaining, and inspiring cinematic experience. From March 29th April 2nd, 2017, the 20th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival will feature WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT, BIGGER CELEBRATIONS, and a STAR-STUDDED LINEUP of special guests and more visibility than ever before. Named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by Movie Maker Magazine, SIFF showcases over 100 hand-selected films screened in six state-of-the-art venues within walking distance of the Sonoma Plaza. Our intimate event offers world-class food from local artisans, exceptional wines from Sonoma County vintners, and breathtaking live entertainment. Renowned filmmakers, industry leaders and celebrities such as Bruce Willis, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, Mary-Louise Parker, Demián Bichir, John Waters, and Meg Ryan have enjoyed this unique celebration of film, food and wine.

3 FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE 3 5,000+ upscale festival- goers 20 music acts 25,000 in- theatre impressions 25+ artisan food vendors 100 films from 20+ countries (features, Indies, documentaries and shorts) 35+ wine and spirit partners 8 luxury resort partners 15 parties and special events 200 international filmmakers, directors, jurors and talent 250 volunteers 6 screening venues within walking distance of the Sonoma Plaza; ADA-accessible SIFF Village with Le Tigre Tent eco- friendly

4 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS & PSYCHOGRAPHICS 4 GENERAL AUDIENCE Bay Area Locals: San Francisco, Wine Country, East and South Bay VIP AUDIENCE Patrons, sponsors, partners, international filmmakers, actors and industry execs 8% 36% 56% Female 43% Male 57% Female 55% Male 45% Average Age 38 Median Household Income $80k+ Average Age 50 Median Household Income $200k+ Northern California LA / Dallas / Chicago / New York Other States and International Northern California Breakdown SF / Marin / Santa Rosa / Napa / Silicon Valley Cultured & Worldly Tech Savvy Upscale Diverse Audience

5 PAST SPONSORS 5

6 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS 6 The Festival offers customizable sponsorships based on your marketing objectives: Corporate Sponsorship Presenting: $50,000 Premier: $25,000+ Star: $5,000+ Each level includes branding, social media, product sampling, inclusion in program guide + sponsor trailer, and festival passes. Corporate Entertainment $10,000- $30,000. Plan your next team building, staff, or client entertainment at SIFF with access to unique wine country experiences, excursions, 5- star spas and resorts, private receptions, meet- and- greet opportunities with filmmakers, and festival passes. Supporting Sponsorship $2,500- $5,000. Opportunity for businesses to extend festival hospitality (private receptions) to clients, staff, and senior management. Includes special festival pass package. Film Sponsorship $5,000: Sponsor a film with reserved branded seating for guests, private reception with attending filmmakers, branded logo on website, program guide + social media, second spot, and branded welcome slide on screen before and after film. $2,500: Sponsor a film with reserved seating for 8-10 guests, private reception with attending filmmakers, branded logo on website, program guide + social media, and branded welcome slide on screen before film. In Kind Partners Sample your product at our festival events and screenings and in gift bags, and receive hospitality, branding, and festival passes. Media Partner Opportunity for media partner to receive on-sight branding, hospitality, and festival passes in exchange for media placements.

7 SPONSORSHIP OFFERINGS 7 Sebastiani Theatre $20,000. Naming rights to festival marquee venue. Includes exclusive hospitality, signage, and product placement. 20 reserved seats for every screening. Screening Venue $10,000. Naming rights to an individual screening venue (5 venues). Includes exclusive hospitality, signage and product placement at that venue. Backlot Tent $20,000. Naming rights to Backlot Tent (main hospitality area). Include exclusive hospitality, signage and product placement at that venue. Designated private hospitality area + 10 x20 activation area. Backlot Tent VIP Area $15,000. Naming rights for VIP hospitality area, adjacent main tent. Backlot Tent Stage $5,000. Naming rights to Backlot Tent Stage. Le Tigre Tent $10,000. Naming rights to evening entertainment tent. Evening Backlot Tent Parties (4) $5,000 each. Sponsorship of themed party attended by 500+ festival goers. Sponsored product to be featured during party. Opening Night Film & After- Party $12,000. Sponsorship of kick off film and after-party. Includes 20 reserved seats and 20 tickets to after-party with filmmakers. Reserved space with VIP table. Sponsored product to be featured during party Closing Night Film & After- Party $7,500. Includes 20 reserved seats and 20 tickets to the after-party with filmmakers. Reserved space with VIP table. Sponsored product to be featured during party Student Showcase $5,000 Sponsorship of student films showcase. Includes 10 reserved seats and exclusive signage.

8 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS 8 Corporate Sponsorships Presenting $50,000+ Premiere $25,000+ Star $5,000+ Brand Activation & On-Site Presence Logo on Step & Repeat Sponsorship of Opening Night (Film, Reception, Pre-Party, After-Party) Brand Activation in Backlot Tent Hospitality Concierge Services, branded VIP seating, early entry Private celebrity reception, meet & greet with filmmakersa Access to VIP Lounge in Backlot Tent Festival Passes / Discount on additional Passes* Marketing Exposure Logo Inclusion in Program Guide Ad in Program Guide Branding on Website Festival Poster National Newspaper & Weekly Magazine Ads 30 sec Video Spot in All Venues SIFF Sponsor Trailer Social Media Dedicated E-blasts Press Release Double-Sided Branded Lanyards (4,000+) Co-Branded Gift Bag Premium Item in Gift Bag See additional opportunities and a la carte on slide 10 *quantity

9 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS 9 Corporate Entertainment $10,000-$30,000 Supporting Sponsors $2,500-$5,000 Screening or Event Venue Sponsors $5,000+ Film Sponsors $5,000 Film Sponsors $2,500 Media & In-Kind Partners Hospitality Concierge Service, reserved VIP seating, early entry Wine Excursions Private reception after film, meet & greet with attending filmmakers Access to VIP Lounge in Backlot Tent Access to Backlot Tent Brand Activation in SIFF Village / Backlot Tent / Screening Venues Festival Passes / Discount on additional Passes* 20 tickets 2 Cinema Soiree 10 tickets 2 Cinema Marketing Exposure Logo Inclusion in Program Guide** Branding on Website 30 sec Video Spot at Film Screening Logo on SIFF Sponsor Trailer Representative to Present Film Social Media Welcome Slide at Film Screening Branded Reserved Seating Reserved Seating Premium Item in Gift Bags *refer to slide 10 **circulation: 25,000

10 ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 10 A la carte: Gift bag sponsorship to festival filmmakers and VIPs (250) - $5,000 Logo on lanyards (4,000) - Logo on volunteer tee shirts (200+) - $5,000 Logo on water bottles (1,000) - $2,500 Logo on co-branded GoVino wine glasses (Quantity ) - $5,000-$10,000 Logo on Premium Items distributed to festival goers throughout the day (Quantity ) - Activation area in Backlot Tent / SIFF Village for 4 days - $2,500 or in-kind value Logo on SIFF Co-Branded Merchandise (Quantity ) - Additional Passes: Cash sponsors receive 50% discount In-kind partners receive 25% discount Advertising in Program Guide: Special insert in Valley of the Moon Magazine March issue 25,000 circulation Bay Area (premium hotels, wineries, retailers) 50% discount on ads for sponsors 25% discount on ads for in-kind partners

11 LET'S TALK 11 Thank you for your consideration! Photos courtesy of Kingsley Hurley Leslie Carlson Sponsorship/SIFF Office: Cell: Chay Woerz Sponsorship/Food & Beverage Office: Cell: Beth Schnitzer Sponsorship/Spritz Office: Cell: