PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL City of Cathedral City Platinum Level Sponsorship $90,000 Cash Sponsorship and $20,000 In-Kind Support Services The Palm Springs International Film Society (PSIFS) is a nonprofit organization that aims to promote and advance
the
art
and
language
of
film
through
education
and
cultural
exchange.
It
is
recognized
for
its
prestigious
events,
drawing
filmmakers,
industry
professionals,
and
movie
enthusiasts
from
all
over
the
world.
The
Palm
Springs
International
Film
Festival
(PSIFF)
ranks
among
the
largest
film
festivals
in
North
America.
This
event
presents
an
impressive
array
of
Oscar®
contending
and
acclaimed
American
and
international
feature
films
and
documentaries.
The
festival
attracts
an
attendance
of
more
than
136,000.
The highlight of the society's activities and kickoff to the Festival is the Palm Springs International Film Awards , a
glamorous
celebration
that
honors
the
best
achievements
in
filmmaking.
Held
in
close
proximity
to
the
Oscar®
nominations,
this
huge
star-studded
affair,
which
is
the
social
event
of
the
season
in
the
Coachella
Valley,
has
become
a
highly
anticipated
event
for
aspiring
Oscar®
nominees.
This sponsorship proposal highlights the sponsorship benefits in consideration of the financial contribution. Palm Springs International Film Festival will provide the following benefits : Broad Brand Visibility. - Promotional and Marketing Activities. City of Cathedral City will be entitled to all benefits commensurate
with
its
level
of
support.
- On-Site Promotion and Sponsor Signage. City of Cathedral City’s logo placement at the screening venues
and
other
guest-facing
areas,
sized
commensurate
with
sponsorship
level.
- Where To web page. 1 Business listed in each category (Eat, Play & Stay) during the festival.
Business
logo
and
link
to
URL
of
their
choice.
- Local Print Advertising. We partner with local and regional outlets to bring the festival to the community.
This
sponsorship
will
give
the
company
brand
recognition
through
partnership
and
association
with
Palm
Springs
International
Film
Society.
- Program Book Advertising. The Souvenir Program book is distributed before, during and after the Festival.
City
of
Cathedral
City’s
logo
will
be
in-full
color,
grouped,
and
sized
commensurate
with
sponsorship
levels.
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- Festival Pre-Screening Trailer. The PSIFS will create a trailer that combines creative branding and sponsor
identification.
The
trailer
will
feature
the
City
of
Cathedral
City’s
logo
grouped
and
sized
commensurate
with
sponsorship
levels.
- On-Screen Advertising. City of Cathedral City's choice of digital advertising image will be included in the
sponsor
reel
that
runs
continuously
between
every
film
at
all
venues
during
the
festival,
providing
an
opportunity
to
reach
every
audience
member
with
your
unique
brand
messaging.
- :30 second trailer. City of Cathedral City can provide PSIFF with a :30 second promo spot that can be
run
before
film
screenings
(Festival
has
over
500+
screenings).
- Festival Guide . City of Cathedral City’s logo will be placed on the sponsor pages distributed before and
during
the
festival,
grouped
and
sized
commensurate
with
sponsorship
levels.
This
newsprint
guide
will
be
available
in
the
Desert
Sun
daily
Newspaper,
available
at
all
venues,
and
the
“PSIFS”
office.
- Website. City of Cathedral City’s logo will be placed on the PSIFS website as a year round sponsor in addition
to
being
listed
as
a
sponsor
on
the
Festival’s
sponsor
page.
A
hyperlink
to
City
of
Cathedral
City’s
designated
URL
must
be
provided
to
PSIFS
with
the
marketing
materials.
Community Engagement. City of Cathedral City will receive the following exposure for their residents. - Family Day. City of Cathedral City and Mary Pickford d’Place to be a presenting sponsor of Family Day
(January
11).
This
year
we
are
looking
to
include
the
Family
Day
film
screenings
to
be
free
for
the
families
that
attend.
- Student Screening Day at Cathedral City High School. This past year Cathedral City High School hosted
the
eagerly
awaited
program
that
brings
the
energy
of
the
Festival
directly
to
the
valley’s
youth,
offering
them
a
unique
cinematic
experience
that
transcends
the
boundaries
of
their
classrooms.
We
reached
approx
400
students.
We
hope
to
expand
this
to
more
students
this
year.
- FilmMaker in the Classroom. A dynamic program brought to you by the Palm Springs International Film
Society's
Educational
Outreach
initiative.
Designed
to
enrich
the
educational
experience
of
high
school
students,
this
program
offers
a
captivating
opportunity
for
students
to
interact
directly
with
industry
professionals.
Festival and Event Entitlements. City of Cathedral City will receive the following tickets and hospitality benefits: - Sponsor Screening Passes. Twelve (12) fully transferable sponsor passes are good for entry into all regular
screenings.
- Opening Night Screening & Reception. Twelve (12) Tickets. Seats will be name reserved. - Closing Night Screening & Reception . Twelve (12) Tickets. Seats will be name reserved. 303 North Indian Canyon Drive 3rd Floor - Palm Springs Ca, 92262
Film Awards Benefits. - Film Awards and After Party. One (1) Film Awards Table for 12 people plus 2 additional seats at a different
table
with
14 tickets
for
those
guests
to
attend
the
After
Party.
- VIP Valet Parking. 6 VIP valet credentials will be provided so that you can depart the Film Awards in the
back
VIP
Parking
area.
- 2 transferable passes to the Talent section of the After Party. - Names will need to be submitted by December 1, 2025. The seating registration email will be sent from [email protected]. - Stage Acknowledgement. City of City of Cathedral City will be recognized from the Film Awards stage;
grouped
and
sized
commensurate
with
sponsorship
levels.
- Film Awards Collateral and Signage. Prominent placement of your logo at the Platinum Sponsor level
on
screen
at
the
event.
Prominent
placement
of
the
City
of
City
of
Cathedral
City
logo
on
the
Festival
sponsor
logo
boards
in
the
lobby
of
the
Film
Awards
for
broad
visibility.
Tax Deductible Letter. - City of Cathedral City will receive a letter from The Palm Springs International Film Society, a California
charitable
501(c)(3)
non-profit
organization,
stating
its
sponsorship
to
the
organization.
City of Cathedral City will provide : Financial Consideration. The City Cathedral City will pay Palm Springs International Film Society the sum of ninety
thousand
dollars
($90,000.00)
due
upon
signing
the
sponsorship
agreement. This
sponsorship
has
been
discounted
from
the
standard
$100,000
due
to
the
longevity
of
our
partnership.
In-kind Service. City of Cathedral City will provide Palm Springs International Film Society with the following as in-kind
contributions
toward
the
value
of
sponsorship:
- Close Pickfair to vehicular traffic (dates to be determined TBD) - Authorize the use of the electronic billboard for PSIFF announcements - Authorize and permit festival tents/canopies on Pickfair - Hang festival banners on Highway 111/Palm Canyon between Mary Pickford and IMAX theatres - Hang festival banners in Town Square (December 6, 2025 - January 16, 2026) - Promote the festival via social media and the city website - Promote the festival on the City of Cathedral City Auto Center billboard - Use of the amphitheater for Family Day on January 11th The Company will be responsible for completing an in-kind valuation form of any and all donated products for tax
purposes.
Marketing Collateral. All marketing and advertising collateral due to PSISF by the set deadlines. 303 North Indian Canyon Drive 3rd Floor - Palm Springs Ca, 92262