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You’re invited to be a sponsor for the fifth annual, Moment Invitational Film Festival. It’s an annual festival that brings the creative community together to make films, share knowledge, and enter to win $100K in cash, gear, and travel.

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The History

We created the Moment Invitational to encourage filmmakers around the globe to push the limits of what can be shot on a phone. We believe that making films with a phone is not a limitation, it’s an opportunity. The mobility, size, and immediacy of a phone allows us to see the world differently. The Invitational is our way of advancing this cause.

Past Filmmakers

We’ve been fortunate to work with some of the most talented filmmakers in the industry. They’ve shown us some of the most remote places we’ve never been — from their own backyards to the destinations we often dream about. Every year we’re blown away by what they make.

See all of the past filmmakers.

How It Works

MIFF combines a YouTube style video contest with a huge giveaway and an exclusive online premier. This way sponsoring brands get exposure online, new followers, new emails, access to creators, and long tail exposure through the content.

01 - The Open

1/28 - 5/24

Thousands of creatives will enter one of seven categories by making a short film shot on their phone. To be considered they have to submit their email address, follow the sponsoring brands, and tag their videos.

The Assignment

A film under three minutes.
Shot 100% on a phone or drone.
Inclusion of festival sponsor names in the description.
Raw BTS footage to be used in a Vlog.
A thumbnail for the film.
A bio / headshot.

02 - The Voting

6.2 - 6.12

A panel of celebrity judges selects 15 finalists and the community selects their favorite film through the People’s Choice Award. By voting, the community enters to win $10K and two free tickets to the workshop. In order to vote, the community has to follow the sponsoring brands and enter their email address.

15 finalists selected by judges.
Community votes online for the People’s Choice.
Each finalist receives $1K in cash, $3K in gear, and a trip to NYC to attend the festival.
Voters can win up to $10K in gear and a free tickets to the workshop.

03 - The Online Workshop

6/25

To kick off the premier we are hosting a single day, online workshop for mobile filmmakers. Buy a ticket, learn from 6 instructors, and ask them questions. Or buy the workshop later and experience a pre-recorded version. Over time this will become the most popular online workshop for mobile filmmaking.

8 hour workshop.
Up to 200 filmmakers to attend the live version.
Available for purchase afterwards.
6 pro instructors.
6 hour long sessions.
Brand integration throughout each segment.

04 - The YouTube Premiere

6/26

THE event of the year for mobile creatives. We publish the premier on YouTube for the finalists and thousands of their fans to watch. It's a two hour show to watch the films, celebrate the creators, meet past winners, get to know the brands, and connect online with the community. We’ll find out which creators win $10K as the people's choice plus $25K in category prizes. Debuted on YouTube the premier will be both live and available for thousands of creatives to watch later.

Thousands of creatives will attend the live Premier.
Tens of thousands will watch it afterwards.
Film Screenings
Awards Ceremonies
Pre-recorded interviews.
Online chatting.

The Prizes

MIFF is about finding and funding the next generation of filmmakers. Putting reach cash in their pocket and the latest gear in their hands enables these filmmakers to pursue their craft. By supporting them, they will be customers for life.

The Marketing Plan

We have built a marketing engine that drives impressions and converts interest into thousands of submissions, new followers, and emails for the sponsoring brands. We’ve grown the size and effectiveness of MIFF every year.

The Numbers

The Plan

Sponsorship Levels

We select a few brands every year to work with. We consider you a partner and look for your support in making the festival a massive success for everyone involved, most importantly the filmmakers. This festival wouldn’t exist without your support.

Presented By

$50,000

You take the cake with MIFF presented by You. This means the most brand coverage with everything we do.

Presented by branding on all touchpoints
(1) 3min promo video based & (5) sub 1min social videos
(1) dedicated vlog of your choice published to Moment's 330k+ subscriber YouTube
(1) Dedicated email newsletter
(1) Branded blog article on Moment's Site
(4) Dedicated social mentions
Use any of the films in your marketing
Email list of giveaway entrants (100K estimated)
Promote (2) of your social channels in the giveaway
Stage time to address The Premiere and Workshop
Physical space at The Premiere
10 Workshop tickets. 20 Premiere tickets

The Ask

Cash sponsorship of $50K
Promote The Open: 3 social posts & 1 email
Promote The Voting: 3 social posts & 1 email
Promote The Premiere: 3 social posts

MIFF Workshop

$45,000

You take the MIFF Workshop presented by You. This means you get to helps us shape the workshop with thousands attending online.

Presented by branding for the workshop touch points
Live segment to introduce the brand with Q&A.
Product commercials in each workshop segment.
Introduce best workshop film at The Premiere
(1) 3min promo video & (2) sub 1min social videos from the workshop
(1) dedicated vlog of your choice published to Moment's 370k+ subscriber YouTube
(1) Dedicated email newsletter
(1) Branded blog article on Moment's Site
(3) Dedicated social mentions
Use any of the final films in your marketing
Email list of giveaway entrants (100K estimated)
Promote one of your social channels with the giveaway
10 Workshop Tickets.

The Ask

Cash sponsorship of $45K
Provide (15) sets of gear for the filmmakers ($250 value)
Provide (3) sets of gear for the voting giveaway
Provide (1) set of gear for marketing photos
Promote The Open: 3 social posts & 1 email
Promote The Voting: 3 social posts & 1 email
Promote The Premiere: 3 social posts

The People’s Choice

$15,000

You take the People’s Choice presented by You. The community votes for their favorite film and you get to be front and center as thousands of creatives vote.

Presented by branding for the People’s Choice touchpoints
(1) 3min promo video & (2) sub 1min social videos
(1) dedicated vlog with the People’s Choice winner on Moment's 330k+ subscriber YouTube
(1) Dedicated email newsletter
(1) Branded blog article on Moment's Site
(2) Dedicated social mentions
Use any of the final films in your marketing
Email list of giveaway entrants (100K estimated)
Promote one of your social channels with the giveaway
(1) Mentor at The Workshop
Stage time to address The Premiere attendees
5 Workshop Tickets. 10 Premiere Tickets

The Ask

Cash sponsorship of $25K
Provide (21) sets of gear for the filmmakers ($250 value)
Provide (3) sets of gear for the voting giveaway
Provide (1) set of gear for marketing photos
Promote The Open: 3 social posts & 1 email
Promote The Voting: 3 social posts & 1 email
Promote The Premiere: 3 social posts

The Filmmakers' Choice

$15,000

You take the Filmmaker’s Choice presented by You. A network of 50 filmmakers secretly vote for their favorite film and you get to be front and center during the voting and on stage when this is presented.

Presented by branding for the Filmmakers Choice touchpoints
(1) 3min promo video & (2) sub 1min social videos
(1) dedicated vlog with the Filmmaker’s Choice winner on Moment's 370k+ subscriber YouTube
(1) Branded blog article on Moment's site
(2) Dedicated social mentions
Use any of the final films in your marketing
Email list of giveaway entrants (75K estimated)
Promote one of your social channels with the giveaway
Stage time to address The Premiere attendees
5 Workshop Tickets.

The Ask

Cash sponsorship of $15K
Provide (15) sets of gear for the filmmakers ($250 value)
Provide (3) sets of gear for the voting giveaway
Provide (1) set of gear for marketing photos
Promote The Open: 3 social posts & 1 email
Promote The Voting: 3 social posts & 1 email
Promote The Premiere: 3 social posts

Category Sponsor

$10,000

You get to name and define a Category presented by You. It’s your chance to inspire creators and challenge their skills. There are only seven categories so when these are gone we can’t make anymore.

Name the category and help to define it
Your name branded with the category on all touchpoints
Use of the finalist films in your category for your marketing
(1) sub 3 min social videos with the winning filmmaker
(1) Dedicated social mention
Email list of giveaway entrants (75K estimated)
Promote one of your social channels with the giveaway
Select The Category winner from the finalists
Stage time to award The Category winner
5 free tickets to The Workshop

The Ask

Cash sponsorship of $10K
Provide (15) sets of gear for the filmmakers ($250 value)
Provide (3) sets of gear for the voting giveaway
Provide (1) set of gear for marketing photos
Promote The Open: 3 social posts & 1 dedicated email
Promote The Voting: 3 social posts & 1 non-dedicated email
Promote The Premiere: 3 social posts

Join Us

We would be honored to have your participation in the Moment Invitational. We realize that life is short and time is valuable. Together we can reach past the daily noise to create an experience that gives people pause in an ever speeding world. Join us.