Partner With Festival Connect
Put Your Brand at the Centre of the Festival Conversation
Festival Connect brings together filmmakers, performers, producers, media, cultural organizations, technology companies and creative professionals through a collection of events taking place during Toronto’s film-festival season.
We work with partners to create meaningful sponsorships that go beyond logo placement—from individual event sponsorships and media partnerships to branded discussions, hospitality, apparel, content and audience activations.
Partnership areas
Build a partnership around the audience you want to reach.
Choose a programme-wide presence or focus on a specific event, community, format or guest experience.
Festival Presenting Partnerships
For companies seeking visibility across the full Festival Connect Toronto program.
Individual Event Partnerships
Sponsor a specific reception, mixer, forum, cultural celebration or networking event.
AI, Technology and Creator Economy
Opportunities connected to the AI & Film Forum, production technology, creator ownership, content authenticity, blockchain and emerging storytelling tools.
Media and Content Partnerships
For broadcasters, publications, podcasts, interview platforms, photographers and production companies.
Hospitality Partnerships
For venues, hotels, restaurants, food and beverage brands, lounges, transportation providers and guest-experience partners.
Cultural and Community Partnerships
For organizations aligned with emerging filmmakers, women in film, LATAM cinema, music, diversity and other communities represented in the programming.
Apparel and Product Partnerships
For shirts, merchandise, smart apparel, printing, gift bags, event materials and branded product activations.
Qualified prospective partners
Request the Private Partner Kit
Detailed packages, current availability and partnership rates are shared directly with qualified prospective partners.