As the only dedicated documentary film festival and industry conference on the island of Ireland we are excited about working with funders, partners and sponsors to showcase remarkable stories, champion emerging talent and introduce courageous filmmakers from around the world to diverse audiences.
Docs Ireland works with trusts, companies, brands and public and industry bodies that contribute to shaping our festival and year round programme.
Opportunities include industry and audience engagement, gala events, hosting networking/drink receptions, industry talks/workshops, sponsoring Festival Awards, advertising, branding cinema screens, special screenings and supporting talent development initiatives. We can also create a bespoke package to best suit your needs.
To discuss sponsorship and partnership opportunities for Docs Ireland 2025 please contact Peter Lorimer via email at peter@belfastfilmfestival.org.
Sponsorship benefits include:
- Affiliation to the Docs Ireland brand
- Direct connection to an expanding documentary industry on the island of Ireland and internationally
- Exposure to artists and public audiences across festival, year-round events via online channels, print, media and across festival cinemas and venues
Sponsorship levels available are:
- Principal Sponsor
- Major Sponsor
- Sponsor
- Partner
- In-kind Sponsor
- Film Programme Partner
- Media Partner
Specific packages for 2024 include:
- Festival/Industry Conference branding
- Marketplace Live Pitch Events
- Awards Sponsorship
- Industry Session Partners
- Filmmaker Q&A
- Branding and advertising opportunities online, in publications, venues and across merchandise