SUPPORT INDEPENDENT FILM

Become an NJFA Sponsor

The New Jersey Film Awards welcomes partnerships with businesses, organizations, and brands interested in supporting independent filmmakers while connecting with NJFA's growing creative community.

PARTNER WITH NJFA

Support Creativity. Build Visibility.

NJFA celebrates independent filmmakers through monthly competitions, awards recognition, digital programming, filmmaker features, and special initiatives throughout the year.

Sponsorship opportunities can be tailored to fit the goals and scale of each partner. We welcome both ongoing partnerships and sponsorship of specific NJFA programs, awards, or initiatives.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Ways to Partner With NJFA

Partnerships can be customized based on your organization, audience, and goals.

01

Website & Social Recognition

Build visibility through sponsor recognition across NJFA's website and selected social media content.

02

Award & Category Sponsorship

Support a specific NJFA award or competition category with sponsor recognition connected to that honor.

03

Programming & Special Initiatives

Partner with NJFA on annual programming, filmmaker showcases, special presentations, and other initiatives.

04

Custom Partnerships

Have something else in mind? NJFA is open to developing creative partnerships that provide meaningful value for sponsors and filmmakers alike.

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP

Choose a Partnership Level

Annual sponsorships provide year-round recognition while supporting NJFA's mission of celebrating independent filmmakers.

Supporting Sponsor

$250 / year
  • Sponsor logo and website link on the NJFA sponsorship page
  • Recognition in selected sponsor-related social media content
  • Supporting Sponsor designation
Sponsorship Inquiry

Presenting Sponsor

$1,000 / year
  • Everything included with Official Sponsor
  • Prominent sponsor placement across the NJFA website
  • Recurring social media recognition
  • Recognition in selected awards and showcase programming
  • Presenting Sponsor designation
Sponsorship Inquiry

AWARD SPONSORSHIP

Sponsor an NJFA Award Category

Select award categories may be sponsored for $250 per year, with sponsor recognition connected to the presentation and promotion of that award.

Example: “Best Cinematography presented by [Sponsor]”

FEATURED PARTNERSHIP

Best of the Fest Presenting Sponsor

A premium annual opportunity for a partner interested in supporting NJFA's Best of the Fest programming and receiving prominent recognition throughout the annual showcase.

Custom packages beginning at $1,500

Sponsorship is completely separate from the NJFA judging process. Sponsors have no influence over selections, nominations, awards, or competition results.

WHY NJFA?

Connect With the Independent Film Community

NJFA provides sponsors with an opportunity to support independent storytelling while building visibility among filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and creative professionals.

Our goal is to develop partnerships that feel authentic to both the sponsor and the NJFA community rather than relying on one-size-fits-all advertising packages.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Interested in Sponsoring NJFA?

Tell us about your organization and what you're interested in supporting. We'll be happy to discuss available sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

Sponsorship Inquiry

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