European Union Film Showcase
The AFI European Union Film Showcase features 50 of the finest European films, from award-winning festival favorites to debut features by emerging talent. AFI Silver hired me to manage sponsorship and media partnership activations for the festival. I built and maintained a robust sponsor database, managing client relationships through the entire sales cycle—from prospecting and contracting to event execution and performance reporting.
Through my strategic outreach, I secured a $10,000 cash sponsorship and a $5,000 in-kind donation from Ciroc VS, sponsoring two receptions and film presentations. I also secured a $25,000 in-kind media partnership with Entercom Communications' 94.7 FM The Drive, which included promotional slots, social media mentions, and email marketing. Thanks to these high-value partnerships, the festival achieved record-breaking ticket sales and expanded its audience reach.
Latin American Film Festival
The AFI Latin American Film Festival showcases over 40 of the best films from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal, featuring international festival favorites, award winners, box office hits, and breakout debut films. I was responsible for building and maintaining a diverse sponsor database, as well as managing relationships throughout the complete sponsorship cycle—from prospecting and contracting to execution and performance evaluation.
I secured major media sponsors, including WETA TV 26, Telemundo 44, Yelp, and LaNueva 87.7. WETA and Telemundo 44 contributed a combined $15,000 in cash and $15,000 in TV advertising slots, while Yelp and LaNueva 87.7 provided $5,000 each in in-kind support. I also helped solidify EcoPrint as AFI Silver’s official print sponsor, further enhancing the festival’s reach and visibility across multiple platforms.
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