Partner with the
Black Trans Short Film Festival

Sponsorship with the Black Trans Short Film Festival is an opportunity for authentic brand representation, connection with a global ecosystem of storytellers and supporters, and investment in emerging and beginner filmmakers.

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Sponsor Packages

We offer a range of services to meet the needs of every sponsor. Have something else in mind? We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom agreement.

  • Our Director’s Chair — Presenting Partner is the lead partner, with the most prominent branding and engagement opportunities throughout the festival. See the full Director’s Chair Presenting Partner Details package details here.

    Contribution Impact:
    Supports with expenses related to all festival personnel including Comfrey Films operations and logistical support, producers and contractors; artists and entertainment, festival photographers and documentation, healing justice practitioners, and more.

  • The Spotlight — Supporting Sponsor enjoys high visibility and access while providing crucial support for filmmaker travel, accommodations, and award presentations. See package details on our Sponsor Package Page.

    Contribution Impact:
    Covers all travel and lodging expenses for our top five filmmakers, festival jury members, speakers, moderators - ensuring our community can attend this powerful event.

  • As a Storyteller’s Lens — Feature Sponsor, experience strong recognition for your contributions while getting to give directly to our festival winners and helping to fund festival essentials. See more details on our Sponsor Package Page.

    Contribution Impact:
    Covers the cost of top 2 filmmaker prizes including camera gear and cash prizes

    In 2024 and 2025, the Jury Awarded Grand Prize consisted of $2,500 USD + brand new Sony A7SIII kits with Sony lenses and accessories + GoPro Action Cameras + Enrollment in Black Feminist Film School's Intro to Black Feminist Film Development Course. The People's Choice Award consisted of $1250 USD + brand new Sony A7SIII kits with Sony lenses and accessories + a GoPro Action Camera. Next year’s prizes and awards will be even more rewarding and impactful for our winning Black TGNCI filmmakers!

    Covers the cost of plaques, trophies and flowers for top filmmakers

  • Our Marquee — Short Film Sponsor level offers essential support and community recognition at a more accessible level.

    Contribution Impact:
    Covers honorariums and appreciation tokens to our festival jury for donating their time.

    Supports local travel expenses, ensuring that filmmakers and panelists can engage with the local community and pop-up events held throughout the festival.

  • Contribution Impact:
    Supports hospitality needs for the festival, benefiting local businesses and providing quality experiences for attendees.

  • email us at btsfilmfest@comfreyfilms.org to iquire about a custom sponsor package!

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Director’s Chair Presenting Partner

$50,000

Our Director’s Chair — Presenting Partner is the lead partner, with the most prominent branding and engagement opportunities throughout the festival.

Brand Visibility & Recognition

  • “Presented By” Naming Rights on all festival materials

  • Full-Page Advertisement in the festival program

  • Homepage Logo Placement on our website w/ direct link

  • Premier Logo Placement on festival step-and-repeat

  • Inclusion in All 2026 Festival Press Kits & Media Alerts

  • Dedicated Press Release announcing the partnership

  • Custom Content Feature: Choice of a video spotlight, interview, or social media highlight

  • Verbal Recognition during Opening Night and Awards Night

  • On-Site Activation Space (booth/table) to connect directly with attendees

  • 10 VIP All-Access Festival Passes

  • Priority Inclusion in all community & industry mixers

  • Digital Screening Access to the 2025 winning films for an audience or event you choose (Bring the films to your company or gift the screening to a community audience - $5,000 value)

  • Exclusive Invitation to our intimate Storytelling Circle event (September 2026)

  • Access to Invitation-Only works-in-progress screenings and film feedback sessions

Access & Engagement

  • Personalized Thank-You Video from the Festival Director highlighting your impact

  • 5 Edited Photos featuring your team/brand from the festival

  • Curated CF Goodie Bag including our custom scent candle, tank top, and stickers

  • Two additional copies each of the 2025 & 2026 Black Trans Short Film Festival Coffee Table Books

  • Opportunity to shape sponsorship benefits for future years

Special Deliverables

Director’s Chair Contribution Impact: Supports with expenses related to all festival personnel including Comfrey Films operations and logistical support, producers and contractors; artists and entertainment, festival photographers and documentation, healing justice practitioners, and more.

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