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Raw Science Film Festival Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · EIN 99-3416683

Presenting partner

The Zenith

$20,000+

One presenting partner per festival year. Includes everything in the Luminary tier.

Become the presenting partner
  • Title credit“The Raw Science Film Festival, presented by [your company]” across all festival marketing, the step-and-repeat and on screen.
  • Opening remarksA representative welcomes the audience from the stage at the awards ceremony.
  • Sixty-second spotYour film or promotional spot plays on screen before the headline keynote.
  • Twenty VIP passesFor executives, stakeholders or clients, with full red carpet and closing reception access.
  • Strategy briefingA private post-festival session with festival leadership and the Board.
  • Partially tax-deductibleLess the value of passes and hospitality. See the disclosure below.

The Luminary

$10,000
  • Co-branding“In partnership with [your company]” across primary festival marketing.
  • Thirty-second spotOn screen before a marquee film block.
  • Ten VIP passesWith full red carpet and closing reception access.
  • Strategy briefingA private post-festival session with festival leadership and the Board.
  • Partially tax-deductibleLess the value of passes and hospitality. See the disclosure below.
Sponsor at $10,000

The Horizon

$5,000
  • Naming rightsAn award block carries your company name.
  • Stage presenceAnnounce the winning filmmaker on stage at the awards ceremony.
  • Red carpet visibilityLogo on the step-and-repeat, printed programs and digital assets.
  • Four VIP passesTo the festival, red carpet and private receptions.
  • Partially tax-deductibleLess the value of passes and hospitality. See the disclosure below.
Sponsor at $5,000

The Observer

$1,000
  • Two VIP passesAll-access to the festival and the awards ceremony.
  • On-screen billingAcknowledgment in the auditorium before a competitive programming block.
  • VIP receptionJoin festival leadership, the Board and guests after the awards ceremony.
  • Partially tax-deductibleLess the value of passes and hospitality. See the disclosure below.
Give $1,000

The Spark

$250
  • Supporter WallYour name or company on the official Festival Supporter Wall.
  • Curated accessA token for the Festival Director’s Watchlist: archival shorts with curatorial commentary.
  • Fully tax-deductibleTo the extent allowed by law.
Give $250

Tax deductibility and goodwill disclosure

Raw Science Film Festival Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS (EIN 99-3416683). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Checks may be made payable to Raw Science Film Festival Inc. and mailed to 228 Park Avenue S. #212397, New York, NY 10003.

For sponsorships that include passes, receptions or other benefits, only the amount above the fair market value of those benefits is deductible. Every sponsor receives a written acknowledgment showing the deductible amount.

A copy of our latest annual financial report may be obtained from Raw Science Film Festival Inc. at the address above, or from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005.

Custom partnerships

For bespoke corporate asset integration or wire instructions, email info@rawsciencefilmfestival.com.

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The Raw Science Film Festival 2026 is a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) Manhattan Arts Grant recipient. Funding is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA).