16th annual season · April 22–27, 2027
Partner with One Earth Film Festival
Help bring environmental films, community conversations, and opportunities for climate action to audiences across the Chicago region
Early Bird benefits
Connect with audiences before the festival begins
Early Bird Sponsorship means more opportunities to tell your story, connect with an engaged audience, and champion a healthier planet. Secure your sponsorship early and make the most of your OEFF partnership
Confirm your commitment by December 31, 2026 for Early Bird recognition
- Start reaching audiences sooner Get earlier promotion through festival email newsletters $500 and up
- Select which film resonates most with your mission and receive priority screening selection $2,500 and up
- Tour OEC headquarters & Farm Visit our new office and blooming garden at BUILD (opens in a new tab) in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood $2,500 and up
- Engage with audiences at premier fest events:
- Opening Night Tabling presence$5,000 and up
- Action Fair Shared registration table presence; placement goes to the first committed sponsors$10,000 and up
- and more
Benefits vary by sponsorship level
Our 2026 festival, at a glance
- registrants
- 2,000
- feature films
- 12
- short films
- 18
- locations
- 21
Sponsorship Levels
| Benefit | Leadership$10,000 | Presenting$5,000 | Growing$2,500 | Sustaining$1,000 | Contributing$500 | Tabling$350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presented-by screenings (screenings)Remarks, tabling and your logo in the on-site deck | 3 | 2 | 1 | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Logo on OEFF website (pages) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Social posts (posts) | 2 individual | 1 individual | 1 paired | 1 group | 1 group | 1 group |
| Digital program ad (page) | ½ | ¼ | ¼ | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Opening Night tickets (tickets) | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Not included |
– not included
Open a level to see its benefits.
Leadership$10,000
Early Bird extras- Sponsor spotlight2-minute interview or 5-slide feature on our siteIncluded
- Early website listing (pages)3
- Extra social posts (posts)2
- “Sneak Peek” e-news16,000 subscribersAd or feature
- 2027 e-news, your monthAd or feature
- Year-end Eventbrite email2,000+ registrantsIncluded
- Full-page program adIncluded
- Logo on printed bookmarkIncluded
Screenings
- Presented-by screenings (screenings)Remarks, tabling and your logo in the on-site deck3
- Logo on Eventbrite screening pageIncluded
Online and media
- Logo on OEFF website (pages)4
- Social posts (posts)2 individual
- E-newsletter feature16,000 subscribers2 issues
- Digital program ad (page)½
- Promo and festival-week videosHeadline slots are limitedHeadline
- Press releasesIncluded
Merch
- Logo on T-shirt backLimited slotsIncluded
- Co-branded stickersTwo sponsorsIncluded
Events
- Ticket presaleIncluded
- Donor preview tickets (tickets)5
- Donor preview introOne minuteIncluded
- Opening Night tickets (tickets)5
- Opening Night tabling Early BirdIncluded
- Emcee recognitionOpening NightIncluded
- Opening Night remarksIncluded
- Action Fair registration table Early BirdShared and most visible; first committed sponsorsIncluded
- Action Fair screening remarks Early Bird1 minuteIncluded
Experiences
- Group tour: OEC HQ and farm at BUILD Early BirdIncluded
- Team volunteer day at BUILDHalf dayIncluded
- Educational program Early BirdOEC leader speaks OR private screening of a filmIncluded
Presenting$5,000
Early Bird extras- Early website listing (pages)2
- Extra social posts (post)1
- “Sneak Peek” e-news16,000 subscribersYour logo + one-line description
- 2027 e-news, your monthYour logo + one-line description
- Year-end Eventbrite email2,000+ registrantsIncluded
- Logo on printed bookmarkIncluded
Screenings
- Presented-by screenings (screenings)Remarks, tabling and your logo in the on-site deck2
- Logo on Eventbrite screening pageIncluded
Online and media
- Logo on OEFF website (pages)3
- Social posts (post)1 individual
- E-newsletter feature16,000 subscribers1 issue
- Digital program ad (page)¼
- Promo and festival-week videosHeadline slots are limitedIncluded
- Press releasesIncluded
Merch
- Logo on T-shirt backLimited slotsIncluded
Events
- Ticket presaleIncluded
- Donor preview tickets (tickets)5
- Opening Night tickets (tickets)4
- Opening Night tabling Early BirdIncluded
- Emcee recognitionOpening NightIncluded
Experiences
- Group tour: OEC HQ and farm at BUILD Early BirdIncluded
Growing$2,500
Early Bird extras- Early website listing (page)1
- “Sneak Peek” e-news16,000 subscribersYour logo + one-line description
- 2027 e-news, your monthYour logo + one-line description
Screenings
- Presented-by screenings (screening)Remarks, tabling and your logo in the on-site deck1
Online and media
- Logo on OEFF website (pages)2
- Social posts (post)1 paired
- Digital program ad (page)¼
Merch
- Logo on T-shirt backLimited slotsIncluded
Events
- Ticket presaleIncluded
- Donor preview tickets (tickets)2
- Opening Night tickets (tickets)2
Experiences
- Group tour: OEC HQ and farm at BUILD Early BirdIncluded
Sustaining$1,000
Early Bird extras- Early website listing (page)1
- “Sneak Peek” e-news16,000 subscribersYour logo included
- 2027 e-news, your monthYour logo included
Online and media
- Logo on OEFF website (page)1
- Social posts (post)1 group
Events
- Ticket presaleIncluded
- Donor preview tickets (tickets)2
- Opening Night tickets (tickets)2
Contributing$500
Early Bird extras- Early website listing (page)1
- “Sneak Peek” e-news16,000 subscribersYour logo included
- 2027 e-news, your monthYour logo included
Online and media
- Logo on OEFF website (page)1
- Social posts (post)1 group
Events
- Ticket presaleIncluded
- Donor preview tickets (tickets)2
- Opening Night tickets (ticket)1
Tabling$350
Early Bird extras- Early website listing (page)1
- 2027 e-news, your monthYour logo + link
Online and media
- Logo on OEFF website (page)1
- Social posts (post)1 group
Events
- Ticket presaleIncluded
- Donor preview tickets (tickets)2
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Compare all benefits
Scroll across to compare every sponsorship level.
| Benefit | Leadership$10,000 | Presenting$5,000 | Growing$2,500 | Sustaining$1,000 | Contributing$500 | Tabling$350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screenings | ||||||
| Presented-by screenings (screenings)Remarks, tabling and your logo in the on-site deck | 3 | 2 | 1 | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Logo on Eventbrite screening page | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Online and media | ||||||
| Logo on OEFF website (pages) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Social posts (posts) | 2 individual | 1 individual | 1 paired | 1 group | 1 group | 1 group |
| E-newsletter feature16,000 subscribers | 2 issues | 1 issue | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Digital program ad (page) | ½ | ¼ | ¼ | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Promo and festival-week videosHeadline slots are limited | Headline | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Press releases | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Merch | ||||||
| Logo on T-shirt backLimited slots | Included | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Co-branded stickersTwo sponsors | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Events | ||||||
| Ticket presale | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Donor preview tickets (tickets) | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Donor preview introOne minute | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Opening Night tickets (tickets) | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Not included |
| Opening Night tabling Early Bird | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Emcee recognitionOpening Night | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Opening Night remarks | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Action Fair registration table Early BirdShared and most visible; first committed sponsors | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Action Fair screening remarks Early Bird1 minute | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Experiences | ||||||
| Group tour: OEC HQ and farm at BUILD Early Bird | Included | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Team volunteer day at BUILDHalf day | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Educational program Early BirdOEC leader speaks OR private screening of a film | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Early Bird extras Commit by Dec 31 | ||||||
| Sponsor spotlight2-minute interview or 5-slide feature on our site | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Early website listing (pages) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Extra social posts (posts) | 2 | 1 | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| “Sneak Peek” e-news16,000 subscribers | Ad or feature | Your logo + one-line description | Your logo + one-line description | Your logo included | Your logo included | Not included |
| 2027 e-news, your month | Ad or feature | Your logo + one-line description | Your logo + one-line description | Your logo included | Your logo included | Your logo + link |
| Year-end Eventbrite email2,000+ registrants | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Full-page program ad | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Logo on printed bookmark | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
Included included not includedEarly Bird added with a commitment by Dec 31
Ready to make our 16th season the best yet?
Commit by December 31, 2026 for Early Bird recognition
For more information or questions contact sponsors@oneearthcollective.org
Thank you to our 2026 Film Festival Sponsors
This project is partially supported by a City Arts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.