Please contact Alexander Gosciniak, BMFI Marketing Manager, to discuss how your brand can reach its best audience, and commemorate a century worth celebrating.
A ONCE-IN-A-CENTURY OCCASION Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s Centennial Soiree is a landmark celebration honoring 100 years of cinematic history and community impact, bringing together 300 of the region’s most engaged patrons, donors, and cultural leaders for an evening of film, storytelling, and elevated hospitality.
CINEMATIC STEWARDSHIP Designed as both a tribute and a forward-looking moment, the Soiree features curated entertainment, behind-the-screens access, and cinematic experiences within BMFI’s iconic theater. Proceeds will benefit continuing preservation and improvement of the 100-year-old landmark.
ALL EYES ON YOU Multi-platform sponsorship packages—on the big screen, in print, online, in their inbox, and in the room—maximize your visibility wherever your audience happens to be. From the historic marquee on Lancaster Avenue to the step-and-repeat in every guest photo, from BMFI’s 30,000-subscriber email list to the commemorative book preserved in perpetuity, your brand is woven into every dimension of this evening and the campaign surrounding it. The following details BMFI’s comprehensive sponsorship packages.
A nod to the year it all began. This meaningful entry point to the centennial celebration commemorates the Seville Theatre’s debut in 1926.
• Up to 2 VIP Soiree tickets
• In-Theater Recognition
• Mention in Soiree Book
• 1 issue of Projections
• Social media & email inclusion
One hundred years of cinema deserves a full house. The Centennial Sponsor tier puts your name on one of the most significant cultural milestones in Bryn Mawr’s history.
• Up to 2 VIP Soiree tickets
• In-Theater Recognition
• Quarter page in Soiree Book
• 1 issue of Projections
• Social media & email inclusion
Named for BMFI’s founder Juliet Goodfriend. Your brand stands alongside hers—and alongside a century of the community she built.
• Up to 4 VIP Soiree tickets
• In-Theater Recognition
• Half page in Soiree Book
• 2 issues of Projections
• Social media & email inclusion
• Centennial Trailer recognition
• Lancaster Ave Kiosk Panel
Premium naming rights and activation opportunities across BMFI’s iconic spaces for the evening.
Headline the centennial. The Presenting Sponsor’s name is woven into every dimension of this evening — from the historic marquee on Lancaster Avenue to the step-and-repeat in every guest photo shared from the event. No other sponsorship commands this breadth of visibility across the event and the seven-month campaign surrounding it.
Theater 1 is where the centennial comes to life. At over 2,500 square feet, it is BMFI’s oldest, largest, and most storied space. Hollywood’s Golden Age sets the stage for your brand’s closeup with scene-stealing spotlights on original architectural gems.
Theater 2 is BMFI’s second-largest theater, carved from the original auditorium in the 1970s. Welcome guests to an intimate space built for cinema, starring your brand with a mid-century flare.
Theater 3 is part of BMFI’s newer stadium-style wing —smaller in footprint, sharper in feel. Meet the moment with a trendy throwback experience that gives a nod to moviegoing in the 1980s, ‘90s, and Y2K.
Complete the soiree’s cinematic journey by sponsoring Theater 4. This auditorium will tell the story of BMFI’s stewardship, from Juliet Goodfriend’s rallying cry in the early 2000s through the glasses we’ll raise on October 1.
The Concessions Stand sits at the intersection of the atrium and all four theaters. Every guest will pass through this central historic-candy-counter-turned-bar multiple times during the evening. Take the spotlight and shine as the familiar face for guests at a fun oasis throughout the evening. Themed fare and branded serveware are available with the concessions sponsorship.
All sponsorships include the following benefits, active for the full campaign duration—July 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, in addition to exclusive tier benefits.
ON OUR SCREENS
Recognition on BMFI’s movie screens, digital signage, and new digital donor wall before, during, and after the Soiree.
ON THEIR SCREENS
Recognition opportunities for email, web, and social media inclusion.
IN THE RECORD BOOKS
Recognition in BMFI’s commemorative Soiree book, 2026 Annual Report, and Projections quarterly magazine.
To receive the full July 1–January 31, 2027 campaign window, sponsorship agreements must be signed by June 1, 2026. Sponsorships confirmed after June 1 are welcome and will receive all available benefits from the date of confirmation through January 31, 2027.
Sponsorships are available now. Individual Soiree tickets will be on sale in July (based on availability). Commemorative Soiree book opportunities will be available in July.
Our sponsorship packages are independently valued by The Sponsorship Collective, a paid consultant who benchmarks opportunities against thousands of properties across print, digital, social, experiential, and direct marketing. Every package in this kit is priced at a minimum 3:1 return on investment.
