BECOME A SPONSOR

Sponsorships and donations make a significant contribution to the Cinematheque's capacity to bring special programs and rare films to the Winnipeg community and to provide a wide range of free admission programming. Sponsorship has benefits!

Contact Executive Director Cecilia Araneda at (204) 925-3451 or cecilia@winnipegfilmgroup.com for more information about sponsorship opportunities that are currently available.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • EQUIPMENT SPONSOR: $10,000

Cinematheque is currently in need of a HDCAM deck to upgrade its presentation capacity, and we are currently in the process of fundraising for this deck. A deck costs in the range of $50,000, and the Winnipeg Foundation has provided us a $15,000 contribution towards this purchase.

  • SCREENING SERIES SPONSOR: $2,500

Some of our multi-day screening series include Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids, Gimme Some Truth: The Winnipeg Documentary Project and Cinema Lounge: Critical Dialogue on Canadian Cinema. Occasionally, exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available for some of our smaller series.

  • ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT SPONSOR: $3,500 - $1,500 (various levels available)

Every year in spring we hold a high profile fundraising event that honours the career of an exceptional filmmaker. The funds raised through this event contribute significantly to the Cinematheque, to support its ongoing operation. This event includes a special film screening, followed by a VIP reception. Among the past honoured filmmakers include Guy Maddin and Norma Bailey.

  • FILM SCREENING SPONSOR: $1,000

Individual film screening sponsorships are available, including for our very popular Winnipeg Film Group Membership Premieres and special one-night films and shorts programs, including our Best of ImagineNATIVE screening. Exclusive sponsorships are available.

  • CINEMATHEQUE BUY-A-SEAT: $250

We are happy to report that all seats have now been sold!