Become a Sponsor

We are excited! Starting this year, and as we enter our third decade, IFFLA will have a year-round presence in Los Angeles. The festival itself will take place in October. Throughout the year we will present screenings, industry events, and mentorship initiatives.

As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to support IFFLA and receive enhanced year-round exposure to an attractive South Asian demographic.

IFFLA has a diverse range of sponsorship and activation opportunities that are designed to meet your company’s specific sponsorship, marketing and promotional objectives. For all sponsorship inquiries or to receive a customized proposal, please contact Divya Kohli.

Become a Patron

Join IFFLA today as a Patron and receive VIP access throughout the year. The Patron Program supports the festival’s mission to present the most exciting filmmaking voices from India and the diaspora. Please contact Divya Kohli for further information.

SILK PASS

$660

  • All-Access Pass: Provides access for one to all screenings, galas, and live events year-round. It includes reserved seating and complimentary drinks at  IFFLA Lounge.
  • IFFLA Pre-launch Party: Invitation to an exclusive event prior to the festival with the IFFLA Programmers presenting the 2023 lineup 
  • Invitation to Exclusive IFFLA Events:  During the year, IFFLA hosts events including preview screenings, receptions and conversations. Silk Pass holders receive complimentary access to these events for one year. Recent events include:
    • Los Angeles premiere of Zwigato followed by a conversation between Nandita Das (Director/Writer) and filmmaker Smrithi Mundhra (Indian Matchmaking)
    • An opening weekend screening of Joyland, followed by a conversation with producer Apoova Charan
    • Exclusive preview screening of Polite Society, with writer/director Nida Manzoor and star Priya Kansara in conversation
    • Satyajit Ray Centennial Tribute at the Academy Museum
  • Priority ticketing: Opportunity to purchase additional tickets to our galas, films screenings and other special events in advance of going on sale to the public
  • Programmers Picks: Invitation to an exclusive event prior to the festival with the IFFLA Programmers presenting the 2023 line-up
  • Recognition: Name and credit on the IFFLA website, and Sponsors pre screening cinema slide
  • Tax deduction. IFFLA estimates fair market value of the goods and/or services to be $160 and the tax-deductible portion to be $500

SILVER FAMILY PASS

$1,300

All of the benefits listed above for two account holders plus:

  • Red Carpet Photo Opportunity: Opportunity to be photographed by IFFLA’s official photographer on the festival’s red carpet
  • Tax Deduction: IFFLA estimates fair market value of the goods and/or services to be $320 and the tax-deductible portion to be $980

Host a Screening 

$3,000

Hosting a festival screening of your choice includes the following:

  •       10 tickets to the screening of the film of your choice
  •       2 tickets to the opening and closing night galas
  •       VIP reserved seating
  •       Pre or post-screening drinks at IFFLA Lounge
  •       Meet-and-greet opportunity with the filmmaker (if in attendance)
  •       Acknowledgment from the podium
  •       Recognition on film’s webpage and IFFLA newsletter
  •       Recognition in sponsor pre-screening cinema slide
  •       100% tax-deductible contribution