Inaugural Festival Sponsorship Opportunities
June 11th–13th, 2026
Lone Star College – Montgomery County
Awards Celebration and VIP Event
June 13th, 2026 – Kevin Brady Community Center
The Piney Woods Film Festival is a new three-day cultural event celebrating independent filmmakers, student filmmakers, music, and storytelling in The Woodlands and Montgomery County.
The festival will feature:
- Independent film screenings from around the world
- Student filmmaker showcases from local schools and colleges
- Filmmaker Q&A discussions
- Live music performances and Community Engagement:
- Sarah Kelly Music School
- Film Scores Performed by The Woodlands Symphony*
- Community Powered Judging and Open Film Submissions
- A VIP Awards Celebration recognizing the best films
This inaugural year offers a unique opportunity for organizations to become Founding Sponsors of a new cultural event for The Woodlands and surrounding area.
NOTE: After selecting a sponsorships level, you will go to another page. You do not have to add any additional donation, even though the option is there.
🌟 Visionary Sponsor 🌟
$15,000 – Exclusive
The founding force behind the Piney Woods Film Festival.
This sponsor believed in the vision early and helped bring the festival to life through foundational support and partnership.
Benefits:
Legacy Recognition
- Festival branded as:
“Piney Woods Film Festival – Founded by [Sponsor]” (this is BIG — stronger than “presented by”) - Permanent recognition as Visionary Sponsor & Founding Partner
- Featured story/spotlight on website and program about their role in launching the festival
Premier Visibility
- Top-tier logo placement ABOVE all other sponsors on:
- Website
- Printed materials
- Step & repeat / red carpet backdrop
- Exclusive opening night recognition moment
- Recognition before ALL major festival events (films, concerts, awards)
On-Stage & Experience
- Opportunity to:
- Welcome guests at Opening Night
- Speak briefly at Awards Ceremony
- VIP hosted experience for their guests
Tickets Included
- 30 All Access VIP Awards Ceremony tickets
- 60 Festival passes
Exclusive Access
- Private meet & greet opportunity with filmmakers / talent
- VIP reserved lounge seating area branded for sponsor
Visibility
- Premium top-tier large screen placement (first position)
- Dedicated social media feature campaign (“Visionary Spotlight”)
🎬 Producer’s Circle Sponsors
🌟 Founding Producer
$10,000 – Exclusive
The presenting sponsor of the Piney Woods Film Festival, helping bring the vision to life and power its inaugural year.
Benefits:
- Festival branding as
“Piney Woods Film Festival presented by [Sponsor]” - Recognition as a Founding Sponsor
- Premium logo placement on all festival materials
- Recognition before every film block
- Recognition at the Awards Ceremony
- Opportunity to welcome guests at the opening of the festival
Tickets included:
- 25 All Access VIP Awards Ceremony tickets
- 50 Festival passes for employees, clients, or guests
Visibility:
- Premium logo placement on the large theater screen
- Social media recognition
🏆 Founding Executive Producer
$5,000 – Exclusive
Benefits:
- Top Level Festival branding
- Recognition as a Founding Sponsor
- Premium logo placement on all festival materials
- Recognition before every film block
- Recognition at the Awards Ceremony
- Opportunity to welcome guests at the opening of the festival
Tickets included:
- 15 All Access VIP Awards Ceremony tickets
- 30 Festival passes for employees, clients, or guests
Visibility:
- Premium logo placement on the large theater screen
- Social media recognition
🏆 VIP Red Carpet Awards Producer
$5,000 – Exclusive
Sponsor of the VIP Mixer & Awards Ceremony at the Kevin Brady Community Center.
Benefits:
- Top Level Festival branding
- Recognition as a Founding Sponsor
- Premium logo placement on all festival materials
- Recognition before every film block
- Recognition at the Awards Ceremony
- Opportunity to welcome guests at the opening of the festival
Tickets included:
- 15 All Access VIP Awards Ceremony tickets
- 30 Festival passes for employees, clients, or guests
Visibility:
- Premium logo placement on the large theater screen
- Social media recognition
🎬 Director’s Circle Sponsors
🏆 Red Carpet Awards Sponsor
$2,500
Sponsor of the Awards Ceremony at the Kevin Brady Community Center.
Benefits:
- Recognition during awards ceremony
- Opportunity to present an award
- Logo as backdrop at awards ceremony venue
Tickets included:
- 6 All Access VIP Awards Ceremony tickets
- 25 Festival passes
🎻 Film Score Sponsor
$1,500
Supports live music performances by the Woodlands Symphony.
Benefits:
- Recognition during musical performances
- Logo on concert promotions
Tickets included:
- 4 All Access VIP tickets
- 20 Festival passes
🎤 Spotlight Talent Sponsor
$1,500
Supports concerts and live performances during the festival.
Benefits:
- Recognition during concerts
- Logo on performance announcements
Tickets included:
- 4 All Access VIP tickets
- 20 Festival passes
🍽 Craft Services Sponsor
$1,000–$1,500 (cash or in-kind)
“Craft Services” is the film industry term for food on movie sets.
Multiple sponsors allowed.
For in-kind please email us at Info@PineyWoodsFilmFestival.org
Benefits:
- Logo recognition at food service areas
- Recognition in festival program
Tickets included:
- 4 All Access VIP tickets
- 20 Festival passes
🍷 VIP Lounge Sponsor
(Beverage Sponsor)
$1,500
Supports beverages at the VIP reception and awards celebration.
Benefits:
- Recognition at VIP bar/lounge
- Logo signage at beverage stations
Tickets included:
- 4 VIP tickets
- 20 Festival passes
🍿 Cinema Snacks Sponsor
(Snack Sponsor)
$1,000
Provides snacks for festival screenings at Lone Star College.
Benefits:
- Logo displayed at snack stations
Tickets included:
- 2 VIP tickets
- 15 Festival passes
🎥 Big Screen Advertising Opportunities
Businesses can promote their company on the large cinema screen during the festival.
Static and Video (15 sec) Ads appear:
- Between film blocks (3 blocks per day)
- During intermissions
- During concert breaks
This provides a unique marketing opportunity on a large theater screen to an exclusive Community Audience.
🎬 Exclusive Industry Sponsor
$1,500
Limited to one business per industry.
Examples:
- one law firm
- one financial advisor
- one real estate company
Benefits:
- Industry exclusivity
- 10 on-screen ads per film block (3) per day + Awards Ceremony
- 8 VIP tickets
- 16 festival passes
🎞 Big Screen Advertiser
$250 Static $500 Video (15 sec)
Includes:
- 5 on-screen advertisements per block (3) per day
- Ads run during festival breaks and concerts.
Maximum advertisers:
- 25 businesses
This keeps advertising limited and high-visibility.
🎞 Festival Lanyard Advertiser
Exclusive Company Logo on all Festival and VIP Badge Lanyards that will be worn by all participants and filmmakers.
$750
Why Sponsors Participate
Sponsors receive:
- community visibility
- brand recognition on a large theater screen
- VIP networking opportunities
- client entertainment opportunities
- association with arts and culture in The Woodlands
Sponsors also receive festival passes they can share with:
- employees
- customers
- business partners
🙌 Thank you for supporting our mission — your contribution is invaluable. With your help, we’re creating a more compassionate, creative, and connected world through film.