Sponsor Tiers
Gateway to Imagination
November 11-15, 2026
Leander, Texas
The Leander Film Festival is a four-day celebration of independent film in Leander, Texas. Built on Leander’s status as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community and a Texas Film Commission Thrills and Chills Film Trail location, the festival features nine competition categories, cash prizes, and a $200 stipend for every selected filmmaker. Modeled after the Sonoma and Sedona International Film Festivals, it is designed to grow from a community event into a defining cultural institution for the Texas Hill Country. In addition to sponsorship recognition, the festival plans to support promotional efforts across digital and other media channels, with the goal of reaching Leander, Cedar Park, and beyond.
Sponsorships are available at four investment levels. Higher tiers receive priority selection of naming rights and category awards. All sponsors are recognized across festival materials, signage, and social media.
Title Sponsor
All Access Passes: 24 All Access VIP Passes (3 reserved tables of 8) for your team, clients, and guests
Visibility & Brand | Access & Experience |
|---|---|
Festival name association: “[Sponsor] Presents the Leander Film Festival” | 24 VIP Passes: full festival access including awards ceremony |
Named category award: naming rights to one of nine competition categoriesNamed category award: naming rights to one of nine competition categories | 3 reserved tables of 8 at the closing awards banquet, Sunday, November 15 |
Logo placement: all festival materials, signage, website, and programs; direct link to your site included | VIP reception access: priority access to festival receptions and any honoree or special-guest gatherings |
On-screen recognition: before every screening across all venues; sponsor-produced ads welcome at your discretion | Speaking opportunity: featured remarks at opening night and awards ceremony, including announcing Best Feature Film and your named category winner |
Press & PR inclusion: all announcements, media releases, and coverage | Dedicated social media: campaign posts and tagging throughout the festival |
Presenting Sponsor
$20,000
All Access Passes: 16 All Access VIP Passes (2 reserved tables of 8) for your team, clients, and guests
Visibility & Brand | Access & Experience |
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Named placement: choose from available festival events (Opening Night, Awards Ceremony, etc.) | 16 All Access VIP Passes: full festival access including awards ceremony |
Logo placement: all festival materials, signage, website, and programs; your website listing includes a link to your website | 2 reserved tables of 8 at the closing awards banquet, Sunday, November 15 |
On-screen recognition: before screenings at your named event; sponsor-produced ads welcome at your discretion | VIP reception access: priority access to festival receptions and any honoree or special-guest gatherings |
Press & PR inclusion: all announcements and media releases | Speaking opportunity: featured remarks at your named event |
Social media recognition: dedicated posts and tagging throughout the festival; sponsors may choose to include branded merchandise in our official festival goodie bags |
Supporting Sponsor
$10,000
4 available, named categories limited to 4 total
All Access Passes: 8 All Access VIP Passes (1 reserved table of 8) for your team, clients, and guests
Visibility & Brand | Access & Experience |
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Named category award: naming rights to one competition category (while available) | 8 All Access VIP Passes: full festival access including awards ceremony |
Logo placement: festival website, program, and category signage; your website listing includes a link to your website | 1 reserved table of 8 at the closing awards banquet, Sunday, November 15 |
On-screen recognition: before screenings in your named category | VIP reception access: priority access to festival receptions and any honoree or special-guest gatherings |
Press & PR inclusion: festival announcements and media releases | Awards ceremony recognition: your representative is invited to announce the winner of your named category from the awards ceremony stage |
Social media recognition: posts and tagging throughout the festival; sponsors may choose to include branded merchandise in our official festival goodie bags |
Community Sponsor
$1,500
Visibility & Brand | Access & Experience |
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Social media recognition: your brand featured in our social media campaign from the moment you sign through closing night, November 15. Early sponsors receive the most posts, tags, and visibility as we build toward the festival | All Access Passes: 4 Full festival access passes with sponsorship designation; access to available VIP seating and VIP lounge subject to availability |
Community recognition: listed in all general sponsor acknowledgments; sponsors may choose to include branded merchandise in our official festival goodie bags | Awards ceremony tickets: available at a discounted rate |
Name and logo: festival program and website sponsor listing |
Media + In-Kind Partnerships
We welcome television, radio, print, and digital media partners, as well as in-kind contributors who support the festival through services, products, or promotional reach.
Media and in-kind partners receive: festival recognition, logo placement, and a customized partnership package tailored to what you bring to the table.
To discuss a media or in-kind partnership, contact Laura Davis at Laura@DavisConsultingAI.com
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