Advertising Opportunities
Each year, many colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and brands request additional opportunities to connect with the AAHSFF community beyond the traditional festival experience. These integrations offer impactful relevance and value to thousands of individuals representing the future of film, and we are happy to announce that we’ll be offering a variety of unique sponsorship and advertising opportunities for this year’s All American High School Film Festival. These opportunities offer increased exposure throughout the year and during the annual festival weekend. Please find below a detailed description of each opportunity as well as the cost of the activation.
All available integrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If the opportunity you were looking to sponsor is currently unavailable please consider one of our many other options! We also have custom integrations available. If you are interested in a custom sponsorship opportunity please email AAHSFF Executive Director, Tom Oliva, Tom@aahsff.com.
Of course, any questions are welcome!
E-Newsletter & Social Media Promotion
Maximize your organization’s visibility and engagement with our dynamic community of student filmmakers, educators, family members and patrons of the arts. Our platform offers a unique opportunity to showcase your institution, brand, product, or event through targeted digital promotions.
Special Offer: Book one activation and enjoy 50% off of your next campaign!
Options:
Social Media Graphic Post: Gain exposure with a custom graphic post, shared across our Instagram, X, and Facebook platforms. Price: $350
Social Media Video Post: Elevate your message with a video post, distributed on Instagram/Facebook Reels, X, and TikTok. Price: $500
E-Newsletter Placement: Reach directly into the inboxes of over 10,000 subscribers with a dedicated placement in our e-newsletter. Price: $500
Social Media Graphic/Video Post Combo: A comprehensive package offering both a graphic and video post across Instagram, X, TikTok*, and Facebook for maximum reach. Price: $750
Social Media Graphic Post and E-Newsletter Placement Combo: A comprehensive package offering both a social media graphic post and an e-newsletter dedicated placement. Price: $750
2 Social Media Graphic Posts and 2 E-Newsletter Placements Combo: Our best offer for comprehensive exposure! Price: $1250
Take advantage of these opportunities to connect with an engaged, targeted audience and amplify your brand’s message.
Instagram Branded Story Highlight
Introducing a new sponsorship opportunity: The AAHSFF Instagram Takeover on the @hsfilmfest page!
Lasting Engagement: Your school remains on our Instagram profile, engaging future students throughout the year!
Tailor Your Message: Mix photos, videos, and graphics to show what makes your program special.
Drive Traffic: We will link directly to your site or page for easy clicks.
Long Lasting Visibility: This integration keeps you in the spotlight until January after the festival.
Spots Are Limited: We have 7 slots available that will be posted respectively during the week leading up to the festival in October!
Price: $1500
Festival Title Sponsor
Show your support for our entire community of student filmmakers, educators, family and friends with a comprehensive package with lasting impact. This is your chance to own the naming rights to the entire festival offering premium exposure leading up to the events, throughout the weekend and all post-fest promotion.
Title Sponsorship Includes:
Festival Naming Rights: Your brand will be prominently featured as the presenting sponsor of the festival across all AAHSFF communications from the moment the partnership is confirmed through the entirety of the festival experience.
Custom Category or Competition: As part of your title sponsorship, you will have the opportunity to own a custom category or competition of your choice. This includes a call for submissions during the annual AAHSFF submission period and culminates in the screening and judging of official selections at the festival.
Eligibility & Submission Guidelines: Student filmmakers, currently in 12th grade or younger, are eligible to create and submit short original films for your custom category. The category will remain open for submissions until the official deadline for that year’s festival.
Official Selections and Screening: AAHSFF will promote, review, and judge submissions, with a select number of films announced as Official Selections. These films will be screened at the AMC Theaters in Times Square during the festival’s event programming.
Judging & Award Presentation: Your brand will have the opportunity to participate in the selection of finalists and winners and may present these awards at the Teen Indie Awards Show. Prizes for winners can include relevant products, scholarships, and more.
Ongoing Promotion: The Official Selections, Finalists, and Winners will be continually promoted via our website and social media, maintaining high visibility throughout the year.
Pre-Screening Ad: A 30-second ad promoting your brand will be shown before all festival screenings (over 60 screenings).
Red Carpet & Award Show Presence: Logo placement on the 40’ step and repeat at the Teen Indie Awards Show, plus a 60-second advertisement shown during the event. If available, a representative from your brand will also have the opportunity to address the audience and present specific award categories.
Technology Fair Presence: Premium booth location at the festival’s technology fair to showcase your products/services.
Lanyard Sponsorship: Your brand’s logo featured on all official festival lanyards.
Official Digital Program Sponsorship: Your brand’s logo will appear on the front cover of the official digital program, with a full-page ad inside the festival program, handed out to all attendees.
Gift Bag Inclusions: The chance to provide promotional items for our official festival gift bags, which are given to the first 2,000 attendees.
Social Media & E-Newsletter Exposure: Five dedicated social media posts across all platforms, along with three dedicated e-newsletter placements leading up to the festival. Schedule to be confirmed.
Podcast Advertisement: A 30-second advertisement featured in all Season 5 episodes of the “Future of Film” Podcast, reaching an engaged audience from December through May (available for one year from the start of the agreement).
Official Sponsor Recognition: Your logo will be prominently displayed across all festival-related communications, including our Website Partner Page, festival signage, and digital signage before every screening.
Website Resources Page: Featured placement with direct links to your products/services on our “Resources Page,” offering exclusive discounts and resources for our community.
Webinars: The opportunity to create and present up to three online workshops for the AAHSFF community, hosted on your preferred platform, with promotion through social media, website, and e-newsletters. Recordings of these sessions will remain available on our website for extended visibility.
Teen Indie Awards Presenting Sponsor
The festival weekend all leads up to this... the annual Teen Indie Awards Show and Red Carpet Event. This is your chance to own our biggest event of the year - show your support of our entire community with comprehensive exposure both on-site and virtually via our live stream.
Teen Indie Awards Presenting Sponsorship Includes:
Custom Branded Category: As part of your sponsorship, you’ll have the opportunity to create a custom category or competition of your choice, with a call for submissions during our annual submission period. This competition period spans from November 1st through the final submission deadline of July 1st each year.
Student filmmakers, currently in 12th grade and younger, will be eligible to create and submit short, original films from the launch of the category during the festival weekend through the end of the submission period.
AAHSFF will provide all necessary submission guidelines, the portal, and promotional support. We will review, judge, and screen all entries. Once the submissions have been reviewed, select films will be announced as Official Selections and will be showcased at the festival in New York City. These selected films will be screened at the AMC Theaters in Times Square as part of the event programming.
Our partners will have the opportunity to assist in the selection of finalists and winners. They will also have the chance to present the finalists and winners at the annual Teen Indie Awards Show. Prizes for finalists and winners may include relevant products, software, scholarships, etc., and will be announced following the awards ceremony.
AAHSFF will continue to promote the "Custom Category" Official Selections, Finalists, and Winners across our website and social media channels for continued visibility.
Pre-Screening Ad: A 30-second ad before all festival screenings (over 60 screenings).
Teen Indie Awards Show: Red carpet sponsorship with logo featured on the 40' step and repeat.
Awards Show Ad: A 60-second ad shown during the Teen Indie Awards Show.
Award Presentation: Opportunity to present specific award categories based on availability.
Technology Fair: Premium booth location at the Technology Fair.
Lanyard Sponsorship: Your logo on all official festival lanyards.
Digital Program Sponsorship: Your brand’s logo on the front cover of the digital program, plus a full-page ad.
Gift Bags: Opportunity to provide promotional items for festival gift bags.
Social Media & E-Newsletters: Five dedicated social media posts and three dedicated e-newsletter placements leading up to the festival.
Podcast Advertisement: A 30-second ad embedded in all episodes of the “Future of Film” Podcast.
Website Recognition: Logo placement on the festival website partner page, and digital signage at all screenings.
Resources Page: Featured placement on the "Resources Page" with direct links to your products/services and an exclusive discount code for our community.
Webinars: Opportunity to host up to three online workshops, with promotion across AAHSFF’s channels and availability of recorded sessions for extended exposure.
Custom Category/Competition
As part of your sponsorship, you’ll have the opportunity to create a custom category or competition of your choice, with a call for submissions during our annual submission period. This competition period spans from November 1st through the final submission deadline of July 1st each year.
Student filmmakers, currently in 12th grade and younger, will be eligible to create and submit short, original films from the launch of the category during the festival weekend through the end of the submission period.
AAHSFF will provide all necessary submission guidelines, the portal, and promotional support. We will review, judge, and screen all entries. Once the submissions have been reviewed, select films will be announced as Official Selections and will be showcased at the festival in New York City. These selected films will be screened at the AMC Theaters in Times Square as part of the event programming.
Our partners will have the opportunity to assist in the selection of finalists and winners. They will also have the chance to present the finalists and winners at the annual Teen Indie Awards Show. Prizes for finalists and winners may include relevant products, software, scholarships, etc., and will be announced following the awards ceremony.
AAHSFF will continue to promote the "Custom Category" Official Selections, Finalists, and Winners across our website and social media channels for continued visibility.
Sponsorship Includes:
Pre-Screening Ad: A 30-second ad before all festival screenings (over 60 screenings).
Teen Indie Awards Show: Red carpet sponsorship with logo featured on the 40' step and repeat.
Awards Show Ad: A 60-second ad shown during the Teen Indie Awards Show.
Award Presentation: Opportunity to present specific award categories based on availability.
Technology Fair: Premium booth location at the Technology Fair.
Lanyard Sponsorship: Your logo on all official festival lanyards.
Digital Program Sponsorship: Your brand’s logo on the front cover of the digital program, plus a full-page ad.
Gift Bags: Opportunity to provide promotional items for festival gift bags.
Social Media & E-Newsletters: Five dedicated social media posts and three dedicated e-newsletter placements leading up to the festival.
Podcast Advertisement: A 30-second ad embedded in all episodes of the “Future of Film” Podcast.
Website Recognition: Logo placement on the festival website partner page, and digital signage at all screenings.
Resources Page: Featured placement on the "Resources Page" with direct links to your products/services and an exclusive discount code for our community.
Webinars: Opportunity to host up to three online workshops, with promotion across AAHSFF’s channels and availability of recorded sessions for extended exposure.
Opening Night Dinner and Dance Cruise Presenting Sponsor
Our newest programming addition - a 3-hour private dinner and dance cruise around the island of Manhattan for all Elite All-Access pass holders - has been such a huge hit the last two years that WE NEED A BIGGER BOAT! We're upgrading to accommodate 1,000 guests aboard our private yacht for an unforgettable evening of networking, sightseeing and celebration. You can own the night with a dedicated space to promote what makes your school unique, share opening remarks to get the party started, offer special giveaways, games, etc. - the options are endless and the engagement throughout the night will enable you to harness the incredible energy of our community!
Film Invitational Presenting Sponsor
Our Film Invitational Competition continues to grow, and you can show that your school supports the future of film as the presenting sponsor. From 2018-2024, 400+ high school teams participated in the competition (that’s nearly 3,500 student filmmakers and educators) seeing your support not just over the 3-Days of the competition, during the screenings on Sunday and the presentation of the nominees and winners at the Teen Indie Awards Show, but throughout the year as we promote this unparalleled opportunity!
Sponsorship Includes:
The opportunity to brand all promotional materials, the FI Editing Headquarters at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel with approved signage (including digital),
2 dedicated E-Newsletter to all FI Teams,
Brand placement on all completed FI films,
Opportunity to address all FI teams at the screening event on Sunday at the AMC, and the
Opportunity to present the award for the best FI Complete Experience Film at the Teen Indie Awards Show.
*THIS IS A TIME SENSITIVE INTEGRATION. IF INTERESTED, WE SUGGEST LOCKING IT IN ASAP TO INCREASE YOUR IMPACT ALL YEAR LONG!
Red Carpet/Step and Repeat Presenting Sponsor
If you have attended our festival before then you know that the Teen Indie Awards Show on Sunday Night is the real deal: A grand, formal celebration of student artists from around the world. And it all begins with our 2-hour red carpet event where the students, their families, teachers and friends are the stars. Take advantage of all of the photos and videos captured and shared by including your logo on the 40’ step and repeat. We only allow up to four branded logos each year so you are sure to make a big statement! Keep in mind that the imagery captured on our Red Carpet is shared extensively throughout the year by attendees and AAHSFF! In addition to the logo placement on our step and repeat, this package also includes a 60 second promotional video that will be screened during the awards show as well as the opportunity for a representative to present the Audience Award.
Award Category Presenting Sponsor
Of course, presenting an award at the big show is an awesome chance to share what makes your brand or institution special with a room packed with students, their families, friends and teachers. We still have several awards available and would be happy to discuss pricing based on the category that interests your school.
Sponsorship includes:
Opportunity to present the award at the Teen Indie Awards Show (including brief remarks),
Opportunity to screen a 60 second promotional video at the awards show,
Opportunity to create a custom award package including scholarships, promotion on our website, social media channels and e-newsletters.
30-Second On-Screen Advertisement
Share what makes your brand unique with a 30-second video advertisement before all 60+ festival screenings on Saturday and Sunday, October at the AMC Theaters in Times Square ensuring that your organization receives exposure to every festival attendee.
Elevation Award Presenting Sponsor
Each year at our Teen Indie Awards Show, we present a notable industry professional with our Elevation Award celebrating their commitment to the next generation of visual storytellers. This is your opportunity to show your support by presenting the award and 60-second video. Award presentation includes a Q&A with the recipient.
College Fair Presenting Sponsor
We host over 30 top colleges and universities at our annual college fair, the largest of its kind in the nation and an awesome opportunity for our student attendees, their educators and their parents to learn about higher education opportunities. You can own the event as the presenting sponsor and show that you value the next step in their filmmaking journey.
Technology Showcase Booth
The opportunity to host a 10X10 interactive display at our Technology Showcase to share what makes your products and services unique. Saturday is the busiest day of the festival and ALL festival attendees pass through the technology showcase en route to our festival screenings. The vendor booth space will include a 6’ table and chairs and access to power. All staffing and set-up are the responsibility of the sponsor.
Social Media Lounge Presenting Sponsor
Our attendees always need a place to charge up and share their All American adventure and our social media lounge is the place to do it! Own the space with branded signage, snacks and a dedicated table space while engaging in opportunities to network and showcase what makes your brand unique..
*Space includes charging stations, seating, tables and light snacks.
Future of Film Podcast Presenting Sponsor
Join the Future of Film Podcast community and promote your brand to an engaged and passionate audience! As a presenting sponsor of the Future of Film Podcast, you'll receive a 60 second audio ad in every episode, allowing you to share your message with our listeners. This is the perfect opportunity for companies looking to connect with film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Your brand will receive significant exposure and a dedicated platform to reach your target audience. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with our community!
Official Digital Program Presenting Sponsor
Our official digital program will be viewed by every festival attendee. As the program sponsor, your institution will have prominent logo placement on the front cover as well as a 2-page spread inside to share what makes your program unique!
Official Gift Bags Presenting Sponsor
Throughout the weekend we will hand out 2,000 drawstring gift bags to festival attendees, and you can own this valuable real estate, branding the gift bags with your logo! As the Festival Gift Bag sponsor you are guaranteed maximum exposure throughout the weekend and beyond via video, photos and social media posts as our guests share their festival experience.
Official Lanyard Presenting Sponsor
This is your chance to own a huge piece of the festival experience! All festival attendees receive a printed badge and you can design and brand the official lanyard. As the Lanyard sponsor, you are guaranteed maximum exposure throughout the weekend and beyond via video, photos and social media posts as our guests share their festival experience.
Saturday College Fair Pizza Lunch Presenting Sponsor
All College Fair attendees will be eager to visit our free lunch. As the Pizza Lunch presenting sponsor you will have the opportunity to brand the designated lunch stations with approved signage (including digital). AAHSFF will work with a variety of pizza vendors to secure appropriate options for our guests. Estimated attendance: 2,000. And the best part is that AAHSFF will take care of the order, transportation of goods and set-up!
Best of Fest Presenting Sponsor
Your institution can own one of the festival's most popular events! On Saturday Night we present three screenings of some the best films from our festival. Our guests are eager to get a glimpse of some of the year’s contending films and you can harness this energy as the BOF presenting sponsor, including: The opportunity to address the audience in each theater, branded signage (including digital) outside of each theater and a special on-screen advertisement before each screening.
Photobooth Presenting Sponsor
Who doesn’t love a good photo booth? We know that our attendees do! And you can own the installation that helps everyone create lasting memories of their festival experiences. As the Photobooth presenting sponsor you will get maximum exposure via a digital photo booth for either Saturday or Sunday. The booth includes: Social media sharing, custom branding on all images, an online gallery and downloadable links, an animated GIF upgrade, and unlimited instant printing. This package includes a dedicated photo booth professional to assist with all guest interactions. Keep in mind that this package includes your school logo on all images created! And the best part is that AAHSFF will take care of the order, transportation of goods and set-up!
Have an idea for a custom sponsorship integration?
We’re always open to new ways to boost our programming while providing increased exposure for your brand or institution. We welcome all ideas and can work with your available budget.
Email tom@aahsff.com with your proposal.
