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NBPT DOCU FEST

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Become part of the local documentary community

This year's festival is a celebration of creativity, storytelling, and the power of film to enlighten, inspire and entertain. Many festival filmmakers come to Newburyport to engage directly with festival audiences, spark conversation, and share insights into the filmmaking process.

This highly anticipated cultural event offers local establishments a unique opportunity to showcase their businesses to a receptive audience, with an estimated 2,000 festival attendees. As a festival sponsor, your business will generate a strong presence while supporting this valued local event.

In return for your support, we offer a range of benefits tailored to meet your specific marketing objectives, including brand visibility, VIP access to festival events, and opportunities for community engagement. Festival attendees are sure to enjoy shopping and dining in town, and all that our Newburyport has to offer.

Film Set

 NDFF SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Producer $1500

Director $1000

Crew $500

Film Sponsor $300

Any amount; all contributions make a difference!

Friend of the Fest

PRODUCER $1500
• Your logo included:

  • Venue signage

  • Website

  • Sponsor video for all screenings including the Preview Event

  • Program guide

  • Company description listed on website "About Our Sponsors" section
• Photo with Popcorn Patty for social media
• Free access to private receptions including the Preview Event (Sept 4)
• Full page ad placement in the program guide
• Four (4) VIP Festival Passes (includes all screenings, receptions & events)
• Logo on exterior banners at multiple high-traffic locations
• Promotional postings on our social media platforms
• Verbal recognition before all screenings
• Logo on all printed promotional materials (i.e. posters, flyers, etc.)
• Acknowledgement in all press releases
• Live on-stage intro before evening screening of your choice

DIRECTOR $1000

• Your logo included:

  • Venue signage

  • Website

  • Sponsor video for all screenings, including the Preview Event

  • Program guide

• Company description listed on the website "About Our Sponsors" section
• Photo with Popcorn Patty for social media
• Free access to private receptions including the Preview Event (Sept 4)
• Half page ad placement in the program guide
• Two (2) VIP Festival Passes (includes all screenings, receptions & events)
• Logo on exterior venue banners at multiple high-traffic locations
• Promotional postings on our social media platforms

CREW $500

• Your logo included:

  • Venue signage

  • Website

  • Sponsor video for all screenings including the Preview Event

  • Program guide

• Company description listed on the website "About Our Sponsors" section
• Photo with Popcorn Patty for social media
• Free access to private receptions including the Preview Event (Sept 4)
• Quarter page ad placement in the program guide
• One (1) VIP Festival Pass (includes all screenings, receptions & events)

FILM SPONSOR $300
• Your logo included: on the Thank You "About Our Sponsors" page
• Photo with Popcorn Patty for social media
• Free access to private receptions including the Preview Event (Sept 4)
• Featured on screen before one (1) screening of your choosing*
• Two (2) individual film tickets

FRIEND OF THE FEST – any amount; all contributions make a difference!
YOUR NAME listed on the Donor, "FRIEND OF THE FEST" website section for the duration of the festival.


To become a FRIEND OF THE FEST, make a donation in any amount.

Become a Sponsor

To avoid processing surcharges, please mail a check to

Newburyport Film Festival, Inc.

PO Box 526

Newburyport, MA 01950

Your continuing support in the festival helps us bring thought-provoking, and entertaining documentary films to the surrounding cultural communities. No amount is too small in keeping our programs and festival events alive.

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