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SUSTAIN THE ART OF FILMPreserve the Indigenous American Art of Cinema

Support Upcoming and Established FilmmakersFund Year-Round Film Programs and Film Education

Bring Film to the People

SPECIAL ACCESS TO THE FESTIVALEarly Ticket Purchase Concierge

Seating PriorityExclusive Sponsor Events

REACH PASSIONATE MOVIE LOVERSDiverse Audiences of All Ages

Cultural AfficionadosTastemakers

FAR REACHING IMPACTAudiences from Across the Midwest, the US, and the World

Featured Nationally in the New York Times, IndieWire, USA Today, MSNBC, CNN, Film Comment, and Variety

In-Depth Coverage in Michigan and Regional Media Outlets

Experience the Festival, State, and Bijou, Up Close and PersonalPlay a Role: Sponsor | Contribute | Volunteer | Celebrate

THE TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL IS:An annual destination for film lovers from all over the world.

A painstakingly programmed showcase of great movies curated byOscar-winning filmmaker Michael Moore for people of all walks of life.

A place to meet hundreds of filmmakers and thousands of film lov-ers at screenings, in line, at parties, in restaurants, and around town.

An intimate and magical experience forged by the transformative power of cinema in one of the world's most beautiful waterfront cities.

Alive year-round at our world-class nonprofit art house movie theaters, the State and Bijou, dedicated to enriching the community through the art of cinema.

FILMANTHROPYAT THE TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL

WHY SUPPORT THE TRAVERSE CITY

FILM FESTIVAL?

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Traverse City Film Festival sponsorship positively impacts arts and culture, and it’s a powerful marketing tool, too. We invite you to join our event and our diverse, passionate, cultured community of film lovers.

Our sponsors make it possible for us to keep the festival and theaters grassroots, focused on the art and love of movies. We’re commited to finding the donation option that works best for you. Ask us about custom and package sponsorships, in kind donations, advertising opportunities, and special experiences, suitable for any budget. We hope you will join our sponsor family!

FILMANTHROPY

SO MANY TAX DEDUCTIBLE

ROLES TO PLAYWAYS TO GET

INVOLVED

JOIN US• Become a Sponsor• Make an In Kind Donation• Host Parties and Filmmaker Hangouts• Become a Friend of the Film Festival• Become a State & Bijou Member• Volunteer

BENEFITS CAN INCLUDE• Early Ticket Access• Priority Seating• On-Screen Recognition• Program, Signage, Website, and Event Exposure• Exclusive Invitations and Experiences• Inclusion in Social Media Campaigns• Custom Partnerships

OPPORTUNITIES• Major Gifts• Estate Planning• Venues• Films and Panels• Film School Sessions• Parties and Events • Special Screenings • Food, Media, and Hospitality Partnerships• All-Access Producer Passes

IN KIND • Food and Beverage• Printing• Equipment• Advertising• Transportation• Lodging• Media• Gift Bag Items• Furnishings & Decor• Awards

PROGRAM ADVERTISINGSchedule Release GuideContact: The Record-Eagle lbacon@record-eagle.com Official Program GuideContact: The Tickermike@northernexpress.com

INTERESTED?CONTACT US!sponsors@tcff.org231-392-1134more info: tcff.org

"A six-day cinematic wonderland that

celebrates everything we love about the movies."

- MICHAEL MOORE

TCFF is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization, Charitable Solicitation License #MICS35014

YEAR AFTER YEARFRIENDS AND FAMILY

WORD OF MOUTH

MOST BEAUTIFUL

COMMUNITY TOWN SQUARE

AMERICA’S FAVORITE

MOST ROMANTIC

10 BEST SUMMER TRIPS

FOODIE TOWN

TOP BEER

MORE THAN JUST A FESTIVAL

YOU'LL SUPPORT...

FILMANTHROPY

TCFF hosts an average of 365 free and low-cost community events each year to make the moviegoing experience accessible to all.

In 2017 alone, TCFF hosted 6,008 students for films, complete with adrink and popcorn at our expense, at screenings that expand media liter-acy and correlate to curriculum. In the ten years since the State has beenreopened, we've hosted screenings for 42,622 elementary, middle school, high school and college students.

TCFF partners with and supports more than 175 organizations doingimportant work in our community. In 2017, the State Theatre, Bijou, and TCFF donated tens of thousands of dollars in services to worthy causes.

TCFF has played a significant role in creating a thriving andvibrant downtown Traverse City. The estimated economic impact of thefestival is $15 million annually and many businesses - including those thatdo not sponsor the festival - benefit from the increased tourism dollarsthat our organization brings to the city and to Northern Michigan.

With a dedicated army of thousands of volunteers (2,500 State andBijou volunteers, 2,000 film festival volunteers, 200,000 volunteer hourseach year) and individual donors (1,000 State and Bijou Members, 4,000Friends of the Film Festival, 1,000 Festival Sponsors) who believe in ourmission, the future of our organization is very bright.

Free and low-cost community events and educational programming throughout the year. Though costly, this mission is too important for so many, and too integral to the Traverse City community to stop doing.

YEAR AFTER YEARFRIENDS AND FAMILY

WORD OF MOUTH

MOST BEAUTIFUL

TOP SUMMER DESTINATION

AMERICA’S FAVORITE

MOST ROMANTIC

10 BEST SUMMER TRIPS

FOODIE TOWNLOCAL WINE

TOP BEER

Over 55 percent of our attendees visit from out of the area, and another large percentage have summer homes in this most beautiful of lakefront towns. We have the friendliest audiences anywhere, true movie lovers who fill over 85% of available seats.

GENDER60% Female40% Male

AGEMedian Age 4914% 25 and under18% 25-3933% 40-6435% 65 and over

INCOMEMedian Income $87,50016% $150,000 and over26% $100,000-$149,99944% $45,000-$99,99914% $44,999 and under

Survey Data by Avenue ISR

ONCE YOU COME TO THE FESTIVAL,

YOU'LL COME BACKDEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF

TCFF ATTENDEES

FILMANTHROPY

79% of attendees rated the Traverse City Film Festival as Excellent in 2017, saying they would highly recommend the festival to friends and family (Net Promoter Score)

84% attend year after year

63% of new attendees come due to word of mouth

Typical attendee at the festival sees 8 movies

95% of sponsors are satisfied with the benefits and recognition they receive

State Theatre Listed as the #1 Movie Theater in the World by the MPAA

The Most Beautiful Place in America - Good Morning America

Voted "Greatest Midwest Town" by Midwest Living

One of America’s Five Top Foodie Towns – Bon Appétit

America's Coolest Small Towns - Jetsetter

America's Best Beer Towns - CNN

TRAVERSE CITY

ABOUT THE TRAVERSE CITY

FILM FESTIVALThe Traverse City Film Festival presents 200 screenings of over 150 films in 10 venues in Traverse City on Lake Michigan, one of the most beautiful (and hidden) places in North America.

6 Days | 10 Venues

100,000 Festival Admissions

1 Remarkable Community

35,000 Enews Subscribers

50,000 Schedules and Programs Distributed

100,000 Unique Web Visitors

3.5 Million Page Views

3,000 Friends of the Film Festival Members

12,500 Twitter Followers

25,500 Facebook Fans

150+ Filmmakers & Industry Guests

200+ Screenings and Events

3,000+ Volunteers

300+ Volunteer Managers

TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL

FILMMAKERS AND GUESTS

Michael Moore Larry Charles Madonna Jeff Daniels

Tom MorelloDavid O. Russell Wim Wenders Ari Emanuel Terry George

Susan Sarandon

Lena Dunham Paul Feig Jay Roach Kristen Bell Malcolm MacDowell

Stanley Donen Brit Marling Patton Oswalt

Paul Mazursky

Matthew Modine

D.A. Pennebaker Christine Lahti

Marc Cousins

Phil Donahue Michael Apted

Jeff Garlin Amy Smart Mariska Hargitay Chaz Ebert Leonard Maltin

FILMANTHROPY

ONE GREAT MOVIE CAN CHANGE YOU

ABOUT OUR YEAR-ROUND THEATERS

THE STATE & BIJOUThe Traverse City Film Festival also owns and operates two community-based, volunteer-run nonprofit art house movie theaters: the State Theatre and Bijou by the Bay.

2 World-Class Theaters | 365 Days a Year

175,000 Year-Round Attendance

#1 Theater in the World According to the MPAA

300+ Free & Low-Cost Community Events Annually

150 Nonprofits Helped Annually

1,650,000+ Admissions to the State and Bijou

22,000 Screenings since 2007

400 Different Films Annually

6,000 Students Visit Each Year

1,500+ Volunteers

175,000 Unique Web Visitors Annually

400,000 Page Views Annually

1,200 State and Bijou Members

4,000 Twitter Followers

15,000 Facebook Fans

TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FILMANTHROPY

ONE GREAT MOVIE CAN CHANGE YOU

TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Our volunteer Board of Directors generously give of their valuable time and prodigious talents to lead our organization.

Michael Moore, President & FounderRod BirlesonLarry CharlesMark CousinsJeff DanielsTerry George

Christine LahtiTia LessinPenny MillikenTom Morello

SponsorsBox Office

Concessions & Merchandise

Friends of the Film Festival Membership Program

Festival Revenue

Festival Expenses

Film and EventProduction

Payroll

Administrative

Programs & Publicity

Concessions & Merchandise

Filmmaker Travel

Donations

Memberships

Utilities

Concessions

Building Maintenence & Repair

Administrative Expenses

Box Office

Concessions

Film Rentals & Free Programs

Staff & Volunteers

Special Events

Gift Cards

State & Bijou Expenses

State & Bijou Revenue

Marketing

FILMANTHROPY

"A MIDWEST MOVIE MECCA."DON'T TAKE OUR

WORD FOR IT

THE NEW YORK TIMES

“YOU CAN FEEL THE PASSION.”

“MOVIES TAKE FLIGHT IN TRAVERSE CITY.” – Actor Brit Marling

Age 7 first

documentary!!!!

Excited! @tcff

#missionblue

If film fests were dogs, @TCFF would be choc lab. If they were pies, @ TCFF would be cherry/peach. If clothing, a cardigan sweater. #BestOfMarv & Martin

WHAT AUDIENCES THINK ABOUT THE STATE & BIJOUSelected results from the 2017 Art House Audience Study

Rating the picture and sound qualityPicture and sound quality excellent/very good: 98%

Rating the programmingQuality of movies is excellent/very good: 97%

Rating the moviegoing experienceCustomer service of staff/volunteers is excellent/very good: 99%Affordability of tickets and concessions is excellent/very good: 99%Fun atmosphere

Rating the role in the communityProvides me with opportunities to think and learn: 99%Enhances the cultural life of the community: 95%Adds to the economic vitality of the community: 95%

DOING GOOD

COMMUNITY EVENTS• Weekly 25¢ Kids and Classic Matinees• Nonprofit Fundraisers• Free Awareness Events• Holiday Events• Free Spring Break Week • Live Community Viewing Parties • Premieres, Tributes, Simulcasts, and More!

"JOYOUS AND TRANSFORMATIVE" – Filmmaker Antonino D'Ambrosio

“A WELCOME REMINDER OF THE POWER OF FILM. – Anne Thompson, Indiewire

"Thanks Michael Moore for starting the TCFF. Thanks for giving Traverse City international exposure, thanks for bringing in a new, diverse and intellectual crowd, thanks for delivering global issues via the silver screen for me to devour, thanks for the boost in the economy, thanks for renovating the State and the Bijou, thanks for pumping life into downtown, thanks for a fun week for locals and tourists alike, thanks for an event that’s great for business in Traverse City, thanks for everything you continue to do in what will always be my hometown". - Richard Cameron White, TC Resident

“The spirit, the love, the love of cinema. It's just too wonderful” - Filmmaker Heidi Ewing

“I have been to film festivals all over the world and have never encountered anything like TCFF. The Crew - DYNAMITE! Volunteers - PASSIONATE! The Venues - TOP NOTCH! Programming - RIVETING! Overall - THE FINEST IN THE WORLD!” - Filmmaker Zefrey Throwell

"A lot of festivals screen a film but the TCFF presents it. You guys have built somethingspecial in Traverse City" – Oscar Winner Tom Lennon

“I don’t think I’ve ever felt as appreciated as a filmmaker, or maybe even as a human being.” – Filmmaker Arvin Chen

– Jamie Smith, Traverse City Local

"I was (and still am) completely stunned by what I witnessed at the festival...I am now afan for life.” – Actor Michael Murphy

"World Class Festival. I've been to the Tribeca Film Festival, Sundance, Slamdance, SXSW and many regional festivals...TCFF is as great as any of them (and better in so many ways).” – Alan Lefave, Michigan Resident