Support the mission

The 13th annual Raw Science Film Festival brings global creators, scientists and visionaries to New York City. We run on a lean annual budget, so your tax-deductible contribution goes directly to the platform, the venue, the performers and the filmmakers who bring complex discovery to the screen.

Festival events: November 4–7, 2026
Awards ceremony: Friday, November 6
Venue: Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

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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 2026 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 November 6 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.

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.

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 Bruno Walter Auditorium.
Red carpet visibilityLogo on the step-and-repeat, printed programs and digital assets.
Four VIP passesTo the festival, red carpet and private receptions.

Sponsor at $5,000

The Observer

$1,000

Two VIP passesAll-access to the festival and the November 6 awards ceremony, including the VIP opening reception.
On-screen billingAcknowledgment in the auditorium before a competitive programming block.
Private roundtableThe pre-festival State of Science Cinema briefing and live Q&A.

Give $1,000

The Spark

$250

Supporter WallYour name or company on the official 2026 Festival Supporter Wall.
Curated accessA token for the Festival Director’s Watchlist: archival shorts with curatorial commentary.
Fully tax-deductibleAs an individual or grassroots supporter.

Give $250

At the festival

Guests and a performer in a robot costume on the red carpet

A guest poses with the robot performer in front of the sponsor wall

Two guests shake hands in front of the 5th annual festival poster

Tax deductibility and goodwill disclosure

Raw Science Film Festival is a fiscally sponsored member of New York Live Arts, Inc., a non-profit tax-exempt organization. Contributions in support of Raw Science Film Festival’s work are greatly appreciated and may be made payable to New York Live Arts, Inc., earmarked for “the New York Live Arts member project of Raw Science Film Festival.” A description of the work and current project activities for which such contributions will be used are available from Raw Science Film Festival or New York Live Arts, upon request. All contributions are fully deductible to the extent allowed by law.

A copy of New York Live Arts’ latest annual financial report filed with the New York State Department of State may be obtained by writing to the N.Y.S. Dept. of State, Charities Registration, 162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231, or to New York Live Arts, 219 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011.

Custom partnerships

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

To give any amount by card, donate online through New York Live Arts.