SFF 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us for the 19th annual Salem Film Fest (SFF), New England’s largest and longest continually running documentary film fest! SFF is internationally recognized as an important showcase for cutting-edge, inclusionary, and thought-provoking films. SFF supports filmmakers by sharing revenue and providing travel stipends, ensuring that Salem residents are able to engage face-to-face in meaningful dialogue with artists from around the globe.
Thanks to supporters like you, we had a successful 18th year that brought thousands of filmgoers to local businesses.
There are 5 ways to support Salem Film Fest:
PRESENTING SPONSOR – $5,000**
PRODUCING SPONSOR - $2,500
VIP FILM SPONSOR – $600
FILM SPONSOR – $400
FRIEND OF THE FEST – any amount; all contributions have a huge impact!
**New for 2026: Presenting Sponsors may present a 20-second promotional video before all screenings. +$2,500 (only three spots available)
PRESENTING SPONSOR – $5,000
SFF 2026 PRESENTED BY: YOUR NAME/LOGO
top billing in the Salem Film Fest 2026 Program and on hundreds of SFF Posters across the Northshore
featured on screen before all 25+ film screenings
headlining our sponsorship video shown before all 25+ film screenings
headlining our sponsorship acknowledgment slides at the Trailer Reveal Party at Cinema Salem ahead of the festival
featured on your collateral to be displayed during the Trailer Reveal Party
featured on your collateral to be displayed during the Kick Off Party on opening night of the festival
listed on all pages of SalemFilmFest.com for the duration of the Fest
+ four (4) SFF 2026 All Access Passes – see as many films as you’d like!
PRODUCING SPONSOR – $2,500
YOUR NAME/LOGO
prominently featured in the Salem Film Fest 2026 Program and on hundreds of SFF Posters across the Northshore
featured on screen before all 25+ film screenings
featured in our sponsorship video shown before all 25+ film screenings
featured in our sponsorship acknowledgment slides at the Trailer Reveal Party at Cinema Salem ahead of the festival
featured on collateral to be displayed during the Kick Off Party on opening night of the festival
listed on the Sponsor page of SalemFilmFest.com for the duration of the Fest
+ two (2) SFF 2026 All Access Passes – see as many films as you’d like!
VIP FILM SPONSOR – $600
YOUR NAME/LOGO
featured in the Salem Film Fest 2026 Program
featured on screen before two (2) screenings of your choosing*
featured in our sponsorship video shown before all 25+ film screenings
featured in our sponsorship acknowledgment slides at the Program Reveal Party at Cinema Salem ahead of the festival
featured on your collateral to be displayed during both screenings you sponsor
listed on the Sponsor page of SalemFilmFest.com for the duration of the Fest
+ four (4) individual film tickets
FILM SPONSOR – $400
YOUR NAME/LOGO
featured in the Salem Film Fest 2026 Program
featured on screen before one (1) screening of your choosing*
featured in our sponsorship video shown before all 25+ film screenings
featured in our sponsorship acknowledgment slides at the Program Reveal Party at Cinema Salem ahead of the festival
listed on the Sponsor page of SalemFilmFest.com for the duration of the Fest
+ two (2)individual film tickets
FRIEND OF THE FEST – any amount
YOUR NAME
listed on the Sponsor page of SalemFilmFest.com for the duration of the Fest
To become a FRIEND OF THE FEST, make a donation in any amount here via PayPal
To Become a Sponsor please:
Complete our Sponsor Form to tell us which level sponsorship you are selecting.
Complete your payment on our Sponsor Donation page or make out a check payable to ‘Salem Film Fest’ and mail it to Salem Film Fest, 203 Washington Street #253, Salem, MA 01970.
Receive a $50 discount on Film Sponsor & VIP Film Sponsor packages for payments made before 12/31/24.
Deadline for Poster inclusion: January 26, 2026
Send your logo to michelle@salemfilmfest.com
Questions? Email Michelle Hovanetz Bakrevski at michelle@salemfilmfest.com
SFF is presented by Salem Community Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Logo Specifications:
formats: .png, .jpg, .pdf, .psd, .tif
full color or black & white
web file size: 1000 pixels long side minimum (larger is fine)
print file size: 2000 pixels long side minimum (larger is fine)
horizontal or square logos work well for the web formatting (if you have multiple versions)
*Film choices are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
**Promotional videos are subject to additional terms. Reach out to learn more!
Are you a Non-Profit? Become a Community Partner.
Non-profit organizations can support the Salem Film Fest in ways other than financial means.
Learn more at the Community Partner page.
Would you like to be Lodging Partner?
Salem Film Fest partners with local hotels, inns and b&b’s to provide lodging for our visiting filmmakers. Learn more by downloading our Lodging Sponsor information form.
