Sponsor the European Film Festival of Atlanta
SPONSORSHIP & DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Individual donations can be made through the Alliance Française d’Atlanta, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Align your brand with Atlanta’s international, creative community through the European Film Festival of Atlanta, offering more than visibility, but meaningful cultural engagement. We welcome both major sponsors and local businesses. From global brands to neighborhood cafés and boutiques, our Sponsorship Program provides an accessible way to support international cinema while connecting with an engaged, culturally minded audience.
Not ready to sponsor? We also warmly welcome donations to support the festival and its continued growth.
WHY SPONSOR?
Sponsoring the European Film Festival of Atlanta positions your brand at the intersection of culture, creativity, and international influence. Your partnership supports year-round European film programming in Atlanta and ensures continued access to world-class international cinema for our community.
As a Sponsor, You Will:
Engage a sophisticated, internationally diverse Atlanta audience spanning 10+ countries (and counting).
Connect with professionals in film, business, and the arts
Build relationships with European institutions and local industry leaders
Increase brand visibility through curated, high-impact events
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Benefits:
2 tickets to the opening night reception and opening night film
Name listed in Festival Program
Recognition on Festival website
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Benefits:
4 tickets to the opening night reception and film
2 tickets to a film showing of your choice
Name printed on program & website
On-screen recognition before 2 select screenings
Logo placement in one Festival email newsletter
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Benefits:
6 tickets to the opening night reception and film
6 tickets to a film showing of your choice
Logo (with link) on website
Logo printed on Festival program
Logo displayed before 4 screenings
Medium logo placement on Festival website
Dedicated social media recognition post
Verbal acknowledgment before one screening
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Benefits:
8 all-access passes to the opening night reception and all festival screenings
Large logo placement on website and program
30-second pre-roll ad before a film of your choice
Verbal recognition before 3 screenings
On-screen recognition before all screenings
Premium logo placement in Festival email campaign
Recognition on social media (3 posts)
On-site brand presence at the opening night reception (e.g., signage, one evening)
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Benefits:
10 all-access passes to the opening night reception and all festival screenings
Premier logo placement across all digital & print materials
On-screen recognition before all screenings
On-site brand presence at the opening night reception (e.g., signage, one evening)
60-second pre-roll ad before all film screenings
Verbal recognition at Opening Night and all film screenings
Featured sponsor highlight in email campaign
Up to a 5-minute speech from a representative before two screenings
ABOUT US
Founded in 2021 by European Consulates, Alliance Française d’Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta, the European Film Festival of Atlanta brings the diverse storytelling of Europe straight to the heart of Atlanta.
More than a film festival, we are a cultural bridge, connecting Atlanta’s globally minded community with award-winning European cinema, and visionary filmmakers. Each year, we showcase the cultural, linguistic, and artistic richness of Europe while fostering meaningful collaboration between European creatives and Atlanta’s thriving film and business communities.
As Georgia continues to shine as a powerhouse in the global entertainment industry, the European Film Festival of Atlanta creates a space where global storytelling meets Atlanta’s dynamic film industry.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
With its dynamic arts scene, booming film industry, and diverse international population, Atlanta provides the perfect location for a festival that celebrates global storytelling. Our audiences are culturally curious, and passionate about film, travel, food, and international experiences.
We don’t just screen films, we create experiences:
Filmmaker Q&As and panel discussions
Industry conversations and networking opportunities
Cultural celebrations that bring Atlanta’s international community together
Collaborative marketing platforms with local and global partners
ICONIC VENUES
The 2025 European Film Festival of Atlanta will be hosted at two of the city’s most beloved independent cinemas:
Plaza Theatre – Founded in 1939, Atlanta’s longest-running independent cinema and recognized as one of the “Top 20 Movie Theaters in the World.”
Tara Theatre – A historic landmark and cornerstone of Atlanta’s arthouse film community.
These venues provide an authentic, elevated cinematic experience that resonates with film lovers and industry professionals alike.
GROWTH & MOMENTUM
Our impact continues to expand year after year. Over the past four years, we have had on average:
12 films
4 sold-out screenings
Nearly 1,000 tickets sold per year