6th San Francisco Ocean Film FestivalSan Francisco, California, USA
Mid February
DescriptionSwimmers braving the waters of the North Pole.
Sea birds returning from extinction in Bermuda.
Sailors navigating a home-made boat across the Atlantic.
Eco-savvy fishermen protecting their reef in Papua New Guinea.
Ocean lovers of all species find a second home on both sides of the screen at the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival (SFOFF), the first, largest, and most influential showcase of its kind in North America. Now in its sixth year, the festival returns February 19-22, 2009, to present more than 40 documentary, fictional, and animated films from around the world. Themes range from marine science and industry to wildlife, conservation, coastal culture, exploration, adventure, and salt-water sports. The four-day festival of films and events includes premiere film screenings, student programs, media arts, aw ards, lively discussions and revelry with filmmakers and ocean experts from around the world. SFOFF 2009 will attract over 4,500 ocean-minded enthusiasts to one of the most anticipated and inclusive ocean events of the year.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SFOFF offers a wide variety of opportunities for individual and corporate sponsors, community partnerships and foundation grants. By aligning with SFOFF, our sponsors join us in celebrating, supporting and promoting the issues that drive our festival:
* Education
* Environmentalism
* Art & Culture
* Marine Science
* Internationalism
* Sport & Lifestyle
* Media & Technology
* Community
SFOFF sponsors and community partners receive a customized package of opportunities and benefits that can be tailored to meet your specific promotional and marketing needs. Sponsorship of SFOFF can include cash sponsorship, donated products and services, or media and promotional support. Benefits may include: Festival trailer, placement on our website (oceanfilmfest.org), official poster, official program, on-site signage and sampling, in-theater sponsor slides, print advertising, email newsletter, press releases, and corporate hospitality.
Download the 2009 Festival information sheet at http://oceanfilmfest.org/sponsor.html
for additional details of SFOFF’s programs and audiences.
To find out more about sponsor packages and discuss opportunities for your company, please contact Rachel Caplan at info@oceanfilmfest.org or call (415) 561-6251.
PerformersThe 2009 Film Festival will present more than 40 documentary, fictional, and animated films from around the world. Themes range from marine science and industry to wildlife, conservation, coastal culture, exploration, adventure, and salt-water sports. Filmmaker and Ocean experts will also attend to lead lively audience Q&A sessions.
VenueCowell Theater at Fort Mason Center
Admission & Parking$10 individual tickets
$60 Festival Pass
$120 VIP Festival Pass (includes Opening Night Party)
Websitehttp://www.oceanfilmfest.orgInfophone415-.561.6251
Emailinfo@oceanfilmfest.org
