"Always a great festival, Great communication and always a wonderful selection of films from home and abroad on show." -Stephen Broekhuizen

The Waterford International Film Festival strives to present a wide diversity of national and international projects, to showcase work from filmmakers & artists of many different backgrounds and cultures for the public to experience and enjoy. 

Sponsors and Friends of the Festival help us present an exciting and diverse annual event including the work of national & international talent.

  • Produce a series of film screenings in cinema and online, giving people access to a world of cinema nationwide and beyond.
  • Showcase talent of local & international filmmakers & artists
  • Support emerging filmmakers, writers & photographers with our 3 annual competitions in Short Films, Screenwriting & Creative Photography
  • Provide networking opportunities for young and emerging talent
  • Promote Waterford’s Art & Culture scene 
The Waterford International Film Festival offers a variety of different packages to support our festival and opportunities for companies to promote their business.

We are open to discuss TITLE or PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP packages but below are the main packages.

The festival will also consider benefit in kind support and media partnerships.

Any queries on the packages, below please contact Stephen Byrne at director@waterfordfilmfestival.net,
waterfordfilmfestival@gmail.com or ring 086 6504967 for a chat, thank you.


Main Sponsorship Package - €1000
  • Digital Online Screening Passes
  • 6 Venue passes to our screenings.
  • Your Company Name or Logo on our website
  • Your Company Name or Logo on our brochures including printed advert  & on posters
  • Your Adverts posted on our social media (Combined followers 7000+)
  • Your Promotional Materials on display at the venue. 
  • Your Company Name or Logo on Pop up Stands in the Venue
  • Your product samples can be handed to guests
  • Your Company name or logo can be use on paid social media festival video adverts. 
  • Your Company name or logo used on social media accounts.
  • Your Company Logo on our newsletters (1000+ subscribers )
  • 20% Discount on Additional Tickets
Supporting Sponsorship Package- €500
  • Digital Online Screening Passes
  • 4 passes to our Venue screenings
  • Your Company Name or Logo on our website
  • Your Company Name or Logo on our brochures + printed advert + on posters
  • Your Promotional Materials on display at the venue. 
  • Your Adverts posted on our social media ( Combined followers 7000+)
  • Your Company Name or Logo on our Pop up Stands in the Venue.
  • Your product samples can be handed to guests
  • 15% Discounts on Additional Tickets
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL - €200
  • Become a friend of the festival and receive the following  benefits:
  • Digital Online Screening Passes
  • 3 Venue Passes to our screenings
  • Your Company Name or Logo on our website
  • Your Company Name or Logo on our Digital Brochure & Printed Posters
  • Your product samples can be handed to guests
  • 10% Discount on Additional Tickets
  • Custom options available to suit your business
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