Sponsor Reelout Film Festival
The Reelout Queer Film + Video Festival is a ten day cultural festival that celebrates the diversity of sexual and gender diversity through the exhibition of films from around the globe. Now in our 27th year, REELOUT has distinguished its reputation as a world-class champion of queer, independent cinema and the artists who create them. Over 1400 attendees participated in the 2024 festival and we believe sponsoring the festival demonstrates your commitment to making Kingston a more respectful and inclusive city to live and visit.
ReelOut Sponsorship Levels
For Media Sponsorship inquiries please email us or call (613) 549-REEL (7335).
Presenting/Title Sponsor
$7500 – $10,000
- Only one position available.
- Full-Page Back Cover Ad of Program Guide (10.25″w x 16″h 300 dpi min res).
- Company Logo is paired with ReelOut’s on all festival promotional material and advertising.
- Company Logo appears prominently as “Presenting Sponsor COMPANY NAME”.
- Our Opening Gala is showcased as the “YOUR COMPANY NAME Opening Gala” event.
- 10 Complimentary Tickets to the Opening Gala.
- Got an idea on how to reach our audience that best suits your needs? Let’s hear it!
- Company Logo on Festival Trailer screened before each program. Logo/Link on Website.
- Big Screen Slideshow Ad played on rotation before each of our screenings during the festival (1920 x 1080 CYMK).
- Public Acknowledgement at all screenings.
Community Sponsorship
$350 cash or $700 in-kind
- Only available to community- serving agencies/organizations/clubs
- Your Logo/Listing credited to one specific program at the festival
- A 2-minute Podium Opportunity to introduce your organization to the audience and promote upcoming activities
- 2 x complimentary tickets to your screening
- Listed in our Festival Program and Pre-Show Slideshow as a Community Sponsor
Friend level
$500-$749
- Quarter Page Ad in Festival Program (5.125″w x 8″h 300 dpi min res)
- Company Logo as Festival Friend in Festival Program, Website, Preshow Slideshow and Trailer
- Big Screen Slideshow Ad played on rotation before each of the 18 screenings during the festival (1920 x 1080 CYMK**)
Supporter level
$750-$1999
- Third Page Colour Ad in Festival Program (10.25″w x 5.25″h OR 3.375″w x 16″h 300dpi min res)
- Company Logo on Festival Poster, Program Guide, Festival Trailer and ReelOut’s Website
- Big Screen Slideshow Ad played on rotation before each of 18 screenings during the festival (1920 x 1080 CYMK**)
Partner level
$2,000- $7499
- Half Page Colour Ad in Festival Program (10.25″w x 8″h 300 dpi min res). Highest tier sponsors will receive either inside front or inside back cover
- Company Logo on all festival Promotional Materials, our Website and Paid Print Advertising
- Company Logo on Festival Trailer screened before each program. Logo/Link on Website
- Big Screen Slideshow Ad played on rotation before each of 18 screenings during the festival (1920 x 1080 CYMK**)
- Public Acknowledgement at all screenings
More about the festival
ReelOut is the Second Largest Film festival of its Kind in Ontario
The appetite for independent films continues to grow in Kingston. REELOUT attracts a diverse and vibrant audience including:
- The 2SLGBTQIA+ (queer) community.
- Film enthusiasts from the larger community.
- Students from local High Schools
- Students from local post secondary schools; Queen’s University, St Lawrence College and the Royal Military College.
- Media Artists and various other members of Kingston’s artistic community.
Marketing and Advertising at ReelOut
Our continued marketing strategy emphasizes target audience attraction and social networking. In addition:
- PSAs, ticket giveaways, guest appearances on CFRC FM radio
- Complimentary tickets to community members who have financial barriers within Kingston
- 500-1000 x 36-40 pages, full colour, glossy program guide distributed throughout Kingston, Ottawa, Belleville, Brockville, Toronto and upstate New York
- 200x full colour, glossy Festival Posters
- Website will provide detailed information about the festival, the films, the guests, parties, panels, and sponsors
- Social Media including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Blogspot
- Reelout will continue its presence year-round at other events in the city distributing promotional materials (Kingston Pride, Skeleton Park Arts Festival for example)
