Join Our Efforts

We welcome community support in a variety of ways. For non-profit organizations, we facilitate the acquisition of films that educate on cause related activities. For filmmakers, we coordinate the exhibition of recently made films in a welcoming environment. For corporate social responsibility, we connect businesses and audiences to transformative film events. For our community we bring together people from all different walks of life to learn and share their stories. If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities more information is provide towards the bottom of the page.

Fund Development
We utilize donors, sponsors and grants. Please reach out to us if you or someone you know if interested in becoming a donor or sponsor.

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Sponsorship packages begin at $250. Each package is tailored to your budget and goals. Here are some of the available sponsorship options.

1. Pre-roll video: Showcase your brand before the screenings begin.

2. Logo on attendee lanyards: Gain consistent brand exposure throughout the event.

3. Marketing campaign inclusion: Reach a wider audience through social media, posters, digital displays, press releases, and news media mentions.

4. Awards ceremony recognition: Display your logo on screens during the ceremony.

5. Launch party visibility: Have your logo displayed on screens at the launch party.

6. Exclusive naming opportunity: Sponsor an award and receive prominent recognition.

7. Filmmaker lounge presence: Enhance brand awareness with a banner inside the lounge.

8. Weekend passes (included in all packages): Network and enjoy the entire event.

In addition to our standard sponsorship packages, we offer exclusive opportunities for the 24-Hour Challenge, where creators produce 8+ videos perfect for brand integration.

• $250 - Brand Showcase: Present an award during the ceremony and have your location prominently featured in the videos.

• $250 - Product Placement: Become an award sponsor and have your product integrated into the videos.

• $500 - Event Sponsorship: Secure top billing as the event sponsor. Gain recognition throughout the challenge with your name included in all promotions, logo displayed during screening breaks, and 10 complimentary weekend passes (a $500 value).

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

1. Internships
   Over the years, Grand Rapids Film Festival (GRFF) has shaped young professionals in the Grand Rapids area through its internship programs. In this unique experience, students with various majors work collaboratively, sharing creative ideas to implement into GRFF programming.

2. Event Planning
   Assist with logistics, standardizing event reporting including budgets, pre and post event reports along with meeting minutes, in addition to day-of-show event management.

3. Graphic Design
   Assist GRFF in graphic design pursuits through our website, social media, and events. Experience in graphic design, advertisement, and digital media. General knowledge of adobe applications and squarespace.

4. Marketing & Public Relations
   Assist in the promotion of GRFF communications support for fundraisers and community events by distributing posters and fliers, drafting initial press releases, social media content, updating website copy and copy editing.

5. Video Production
   Assist in the creation of title and sponsor reels, the compilation of festival submissions and edit behind the scenes footage. Candidate will work closely with the submissions coordinator and festival director.

Volunteer Opportunities
amandamomorton@gmail.com