Defy // 2024
SPONSORSHIP DECK
Defy is excited for its 9th year of celebrating exceptional filmmakers with distinct voices! Defy was founded by filmmakers with filmmakers in mind, putting the work and the artist above all else. The festival is driven by the desire to bring unknown talent from around the world to Nashville audiences that are looking for a unique cinematic experience.
The event will take place August 16th and 17th in East Nashville.
WHAT IS DEFY?
We started Defy Film Festival in 2016 to bring together filmmakers and Nashville audiences in a creative experience that will surprise and move them. Defy is driven by the desire to showcase unknown talent from around the world and to program with focused intention for a unique experience for our Nashville audiences. Named “Best Indie Film Festival” by the Nashville Scene, Defy is entering its 9th year and each event continues to top the one that came before.
— Dycee Wildman, Defy Co-Founder
“Defy has established itself as an important screening stop for global filmmakers interested in deconstructing, remaking or simply doing without the narrative conventions of mainstream filmmaking.”
- Joe Nolan, Nashville Scene
We are filmmakers ourselves
We know how difficult it is to make an independent film. It requires an investment of time and commitment to the vision to see it through to the end. We take this same approach with Defy. We care about every single film we program, and want the audiences to take each film to heart.
— Billy Senese, Festival Co-Founder
We are seeking sponsorship partners who can help us put on this one-of-a-kind online event in 2024
See our available packages below!
2024 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Exclusive Opportunities:
*Naming rights: Main Theatre ($5,000+ value) — 1 available
*Naming rights: Headphone Theatre ($3,500+ value) — 1 available
*Naming rights: Lounge ($2,500+ value) — 1 available
*Sponsorship category exclusivity (for $1000-and-up sponsors)
Sponsors Who Donate Any Amount Will Receive:
*Logo and link on Defy website
*Logo projected at the start of every screening
*Social Media shout-outs before, during, and after event
*Logo and link in newsletters before, during, and after event
Thank you for your consideration.
Our hope is that our taste-making audiences, made up of hundreds of Nashvillians, will see your messaging and associate their memorable experience with your brand.