September 26 – 29, 2024

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Sponsor Us

On average, a festivalgoer will attend at least 4 film screenings after reviewing the program schedule and/or website. In addition to the program and website, Hell’s Half Mile has standard or custom opportunities for exposure including signage, announcements before screenings, radio advertising, film intro logo or listing, banners, postcard, product displays, etc.

Fun in the Fall

Mid-Michigan is full of wonderful summertime events, but after Labor Day our fall offerings can be slim. This is a great way to stay “out-and-about” during our great fall weather!

Celebrate Bay City's history!

Bay City has a long history of lively entertainment (search online for Hell’s Half Mile, our namesake) that the festival always tries to embody. Legally, that is!

Our Mission & Our Community

Hell’s Half Mile Events is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and expanding the art of independent film, music, and entertainment. We strive to exceed expectations, while inspiring our community to participate in the arts.

Always something new

Every year brings a new group of films, filmmakers, and bands. There’s always something new to experience (and talk about).

International recognition

Filmmakers from around the world submit and screen films at Hell’s Half Mile! From Australia to England to Germany, HHM is on the radar of indie filmmakers across the globe. Guests have attended from as far away as Norway!

Demonstrated, proven return on investment

Hell’s Half Mile is a fun and easy way for you to play a role in bringing new and inventive arts programs to Bay City. Your investment helps us grow into a bigger and better event. We can’t do it without you.

Sponsor Us

Why Sponsor Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival?

In supporting HHM Fest, your business name will be exposed to crowds of filmgoers doing something they enjoy – watching movies! On average, a festivalgoer will attend at least 4 film screenings after reviewing the program schedule and/or website. In addition to the program and website, Hell’s Half Mile has standard or custom opportunities for exposure including signage, announcements before screenings, radio advertising, film intro logo or listing, banners, postcard, product displays, etc.

Sponsors have the great opportunity to expose their brand to a varied and highly desirable audience, while supporting an eclectic arts event. Hell’s Half Mile offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to meet any company’s community development and marketing goals through customized programs of on-site branding, one-to-one marketing, and extensive promotional exposure.

Presenting Sponsor

$10,000
Opportunities are nearly endless.

Festival Sponsor

$5,000
(LIMIT ONE) THIS IS A BIG ONE! OUR HEROES!
• Your 30 sec video message before every movie
• 1/4 Page Ad in program distributed throughout GLBR
• Premium logo placement in all promotional materials
• Festival sponsor recognition in all media campaigns
• Logo on signs and on screen in each venue & mentions before screenings
• Banner placement at all venues
• Logo on step and repeat wall
• Invitation for two to the guest luncheon
• 50 Sponsor Passes & 100 film vouchers

Opening Night Sponsor

$2,250
(LIMIT ONE) SPONSORSHIP PROVIDES ONE FREE DRINK TO ALL GUESTS. OPEN TO PUBLIC
• Your 30 sec video message before the opening night film
• Promotion on website, program and signs, as opening night sponsor, inc. reception film and after party
• 1/8 Page Ad in program distributed throughout GLBR
• 25 Sponsor Passes & 50 film vouchers
• Eight (8) 2024/2025 film series season passes
• Invitation for two to the guest luncheon

Filmmaker Sponsor

$2,000
(LIMIT THREE) BY PLANE, TRAIN, OR AUTOMOBILE…HELP US BRING IN THE GUESTS!
• 1/8 Page Ad in program distributed throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region
• Featured logo placement in most promotional materials
• Logo on signs and on screen in each venue & mentions before screenings
• Banner placement at all venues
• Invitation for two to the guest luncheon
• 20 Sponsor Passes & 50 film vouchers
• Eight (8) 2024/2025 film series season passes

Jury Award Sponsor

$2,000
(LIMIT ONE) IT’S THE BIG PRIZE…$1,000 CASH FOR THE BEST FILM!
• 1/8 Page Ad in program distributed throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region
• Featured logo placement in most promotional materials
• Logo on signs and on screen in each venue & mentions before screenings
• Banner placement at all venues
• Invitation for two to the guest luncheon
• 20 Sponsor Passes & 50 film vouchers
• Eight (8) 2024/2025 film series season passes

• 1/8 Page Ad in program distributed throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region
• Spotlight logo placement in most promotional materials as Virtual Cinema Sponsor
• Logo on signs in each venue & mentions before screenings
• Video with virtual cinema screenings
• 15 Sponsor Passes & 30 film vouchers
• Six (6) 2024/2025 film series season passes

(LIMIT ONE) AWARDING TWO $500 PRIZES FOR MICHIGAN SHORT AND FEATURE

• Spotlight logo placement in most promotional materials as Michigan Audience Award sponsor
• Logo on signs/screens in each venue & mentions before screenings
• 15 Sponsor Passes & 30 film vouchers
• Six (6) 2024/2025 film series season passes

(LIMIT ONE) AUDIENCES LOVE TO ROOT FOR THEIR FAVORITES.

• Spotlight logo placement in most promotional materials as Audience Award sponsor
• Logo on signs/screens in each venue & mentions before screenings
• 15 Sponsor Passes & 30 film vouchers
• Six (6) 2024/2025 film series season passes

(LIMIT ONE each night) Help us keep the parties rolling all weekend long.

• Promotion on website, program and signs at each reception, as the reception sponsor for Friday or Saturday night.
• Listing in program
• Four (4) 2024/2025 film series season passes
• 15 Sponsor Passes & 30 film vouchers

(LIMIT FIVE) Help us bring great music to the festival.

• Logo on website, program and signs at music venue as a music sponsor
• Signage or banner presence at music venues
• Four (4) 2024/2025 film series season passes
• 15 Sponsor Passes

(UNLIMITED) Help us get the films on screen
(and the screens)

• Logo on website, in program, on poster and signs in each venue as film sponsor
• Featured mention at selected film screening and on screen
• Four (4) 2024/2025 film series season passes
• 12 Sponsor Passes, 30 film vouchers

(LIMIT ONE) Have your logo or business name on our tickets and passes.

• Your business name on all tickets and passes
• Listing on website
• Two (2) 2024/2025 film series season passes
• 8 Sponsor Passes, 25 film vouchers

(UNLIMITED) One of the more common levels of support.

• Logo in program, name on posters and signs as film co-sponsor
• Listing on web site
• Featured mention at one film screening and on screen
• Two (2) 2024/2025 film series season passes
• 6 Sponsor Passes, 20 film vouchers

(UNLIMITED) Get your message to our audience in over 2000 programs

• 1/6 page ad in program distributed throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.
• 2 Sponsor Passes, 10 film vouchers

Your Membership includes All Access Passes (two for FAN and four for FANATIC), 25% off One 2024 Merchandise Item, One Free Popcorn at So Good! Gallery, Special Lanyard, Admit Two to our Sponsor & Member Party (Date and Location TBD), Two Film Vouchers, Line Privileges at all Events.

ONSCREEN VIDEO | OPTIONS BELOW(limit five)

Show off your video message to our (captive) audience.
Screen your own video message of up to 30 seconds before every movie during our prescreening video/trailer roll. That’s 30+ opportunities to reach our audience over the festival weekend.

• VIDEO ONLY | $1,250
For businesses only interested in getting their message to our audience.
• VIDEO ADD-ON | $900
Already on board with one of our sponsor levels, but interested in more exposure? Add on your commercial or video message at a discounted rate.

PROGRAM AD | $250 (unlimited)
Buy a 1/6 page ad for this low cost plus receive 4 film vouchers.

Festival
$5,000
Opening Night
$2,250
Filmmaker
$2,000
Jury Awards
$2,000
Virtual Cinema
$1,500
Both Audience Awards
$1,500
Fri / Sat Receptions
$1,250
Music
$1,000
Film
$1,000
Ticket
$1,000
Core
$500
Logo on Step & Repeat
X
Custom Branding Opportunity
X
Video Mention
X
X
Media Mentions
X
Program Ad
1/4 Page
1/8 Page
1/8 Page
1/8 Page
Logo Special Placement or Special Recognition
Premium Placement
Featured Placement
Featured Placement
Spotlight Placement
Spotlight Placement
Recognition
Recognition
Spotlight Placement
Logo in Print/ Signage
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Logo on Screen
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mentions Before Screenings/Music
All films & music
All opening night events
All films
All films
All films incl. virtual
All films
Select reception
All music
Select films
One film
Guest Luncheon Invite
X
X
X
X
Sponsor Party Invite
Admit 4
Admit 4
Admit 4
Admit 4
Admit 4
Admit 4
Admit 4
Admit 4
Admit 4
Admit 4
Admit 4
Film Series Season Passes
10
8
8
8
6
6
4
4
4
2
2
Sponsor Passes
50
25
25
20
15
15
15
15
15
8
8
Film Vouchers
100
50
50
50
30
30
30
30
30
25
20

NOTE: Sponsor Passes include entry into all general receptions, all films, all music events and the Exclusive Sponsor Party. Film vouchers include entry into one screening of select films with available seats. Program ad sizes are approximate and are subject to change.

Ad Sizes

7.5” x 2.25”

4” x 4.75”

1.75” x 2.25”

Mid-Michigan is full of wonderful summertime events, but after Labor Day our fall offerings can be slim. This is a great way to stay “out-and-about” during our great fall weather!

Bay City has a long history of lively entertainment (search online for Hell’s Half Mile, our namesake) that the festival always tries to embody. Legally, that is!

Hell’s Half Mile Events is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and expanding the art of independent film, music, and entertainment. We strive to exceed expectations, while inspiring our community to participate in the arts.

Every year brings a new group of films, filmmakers, and bands. There’s always something new to experience (and talk about).

Filmmakers from around the world submit and screen films at Hell’s Half Mile! From Australia to England to Germany, HHM is on the radar of indie filmmakers across the globe. Guests have attended from as far away as Norway!

Hell’s Half Mile is a fun and easy way for you to play a role in bringing new and inventive arts programs to Bay City. Your investment helps us grow into a bigger and better event. We can’t do it without you.

HHM is an incredible festival and should definitely be rated as a top festival in the US. It has a great mix of films playing at nice venues, and well-organized events like mixers and panels for filmmakers and attendees. The charming town is draped in the festival so it is really an immersive experience and a very good networking experience as well. Alan, Don, and the rest of the team treat everyone so well! This is a fest that truly cares about the films it programs, and they do an excellent job spotlighting the filmmakers. If you have a feature or short, submit to HHM, it is very worth it!
Aaron Wertheimer
Filmmaker