Support the Mission: Where Science Takes Center Stage
On November 6, 2026 in New York City, the 13th Annual Raw Science Film Festival brings together global creators, scientists, and visionaries where science stories take center stage.
With a highly efficient annual operating budget, your contribution directly underwrites the platform, the venue, the performers, and the film creators who bring complex discovery to the silver screen.
Explore our corporate and individual sponsorship tiers below to see how your tax-deductible investment translates into impact, access, and visibility.
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)”
🧪 The Spark — $250
Digital Recognition: Your name or company listed on the official 2026 Festival Supporter Wall.
Curated Access: Receive an exclusive digital token for the "Festival Director's Watchlist"—a password-protected showcase of standalone archival short films complete with custom curatorial commentary.
Regulatory Status: 100% tax-deductible as an individual or grassroots supporter.
🔬 The Observer — $1,000
Festival Hospitality: Two (2) All-Access VIP Passes to the November 6, 2026 screenings at Lincoln Center, including entry to the VIP opening reception.
Silver Screen Recognition: On-screen billing/acknowledgment displayed in the auditorium immediately preceding a competitive film programming block.
Exclusive Roundtable: A private digital invitation to the pre-festival "State of Science Cinema" briefing and live Q&A with festival leadership and select filmmakers.
🎬 The Horizon Partner — $5,000
"Presented By" Naming Rights: Complete naming rights for a designated marquee category award block (e.g., “The [Your Company Name] Award for Excellence in Scientific Innovation”).
Stage Presence: An invitation for a corporate representative to take the stage at the Bruno Walter Auditorium to announce the winning filmmaker.
Red Carpet Visibility: High-impact logo placement on the official festival step-and-repeat media banner for photography, printed program guides, and digital assets.
Premium Hospitality: Four (4) All-Access VIP Passes to the festival, red carpet events, and private receptions.
🌌 The Luminary (Presenting Partner) — $10,000+
Marquee Brand Integration: Elite, top-tier co-branding across all primary festival marketing pipelines ("The 2026 Raw Science Film Festival, presented in partnership with [Your Company]").
Captive Audience Presentation: A dedicated 60-second corporate cinematic trailer or promotional spot played on-screen directly preceding the headline keynote address or marquee film block.
Executive Hospitality Block: A premium ten (10) ticket VIP pass package to share with corporate executives, key organizational stakeholders, or high-value clients, including complete red carpet and closing reception access.
Intellectual Consultation: A private, post-festival 30-minute trend briefing and strategy consultation with festival leadership and Board of Advisors regarding the landscape and future of modern tech/science media engagement.
Tax Deductibility & 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. (Note: 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 NY, 10011).
For inquiries regarding custom corporate asset integration or alternative donation wire instructions, please contact info@rawsciencefilmfestival.com.