SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ABOUT SILVERDOCS
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"SILVERDOCS is all about access. Access to the best of documentary film. Access to engaging conferences, meetings and special events. Access to high-profile industry professionals."
-Aaron Matthews, A PANTHER IN AFRICA(2004 Official Selection)
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SILVERDOCS: Excellence in Documentary Film
SILVERDOCS creates excitement by featuring top documentary films in the most state-of-the-art screening facilities in the world. SILVERDOCS' commitment to artistic excellence led to double-digit growth in attendance from 2003-2004.
SILVERDOCS presents the work of the world's top documentary filmmakers; with many of these films achieving critical acclaim, box office success and
major industry awards:
- MY ARCHITECT (Nathaniel Kahn), SILVERDOCS' first Sterling Award winner, nominated for an Academy Award®;
- ASYLUM (Sandy McLoed and Gini Reticker), nominated for an Academy Award® in 2003;
- BORN INTO BROTHELS (Ross Kaufman and Zana Briski), the 2004 SILVERDOCS Audience Award Winner, named Documentary of the Year by the International Documentary Association (IDA);
- CONTROL ROOM (Jehane Noujaim), Honorable Mention at the 2004 IDA Awards;
- LIBERIA: AN UNCIVIL WAR, (Jonathan Stack), a 2004 SILVERDOCS World Premiere, Special Jury Prize at the 2004 International Documentary Film Amsterdam.
Recent VIPs at SILVERDOCS
Recent VIP guests include former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; Lance Armstrong; Geraldine Chaplin; Sheryl Crow; Mark Halperin, Political Director of ABC News; Lisa Gay Hamilton; Tony Hawk; Barbara Kopple; Albert Maysles; Elvis Mitchell; Edward Norton; Jack Valenti; Judy Woodruff of CNN and many more.
SILVERDOCS:
Unparalleled Market Access
SILVERDOCS' creative programming draws over 10,000 diverse movie-goers of all ages to its theatrical screenings, free outdoor programs and unique events. SILVERDOCS' sponsors experience maximum exposure to political, business and industry decision-makers, as well as access to the culturally savvy Washington, DC, market.
The Washington metro area is home to the most concentrated base of international policymakers, diplomats, producing organizations, journalists, issue experts and activists. SILVERDOCS is in a unique position to bring together diverse and informed audiences to explore the art and craft of documentary filmmaking and to engage in critical discussion on the content of the films.
ABOUT SILVERDOCS
SILVERDOCS: Documentary on the Silver Screen
SILVERDOCS was created through a unique alliance between AFI and the Discovery Channel to showcase, honor and expand the audience for independent documentaries. In just two short years, SILVERDOCS has attracted the most sought-after filmmakers and films from around the world, becoming the fastest-growing and most talked-about documentary film festival in the United States.
In 2004, SILVERDOCS featured:
- 79 films selected from over 1,200 submissions;
- Films and participants from over 60 countries;
- Seven world premieres and nine US premieres;
- Over 12,000 attendees;
- Outdoor screenings and other free events for Washington, DC, area residents.
Concurrently with the Festival, SILVERDOCS also produces an International Documentary Conference. The 2004 Conference presented: - Three full days of seminars and workshops;
- Screenings and pitch sessions;
- More than 25 individual programs;
- Informal networking opportunities at meals and industry receptions.
Programs at the 2004 Conference addressed a variety of topics including: international co-production issues, an exploration of cultural perspectives on media and film, and a discussion about the need for dialogue between filmmakers and broadcasters in emerging and developed economies.
The Festival and Conference are based at the restored AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD, just minutes from downtown Washington, DC. Conference programs, special events and receptions take place at the Silver Theatre, at our Cinema Lounge or just steps away at Discovery Communications World Headquarters.
Together, these world-class facilities create an intimate atmosphere for filmmakers, conference guests and audience members alike. This provides a positive marketing opportunity for establishing lasting brand impressions.SILVERDOCS: Documentary on the Silver Screen
SILVERDOCS: Unique Alliance
AFI is a national institute providing leadership in screen education and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film, television and digital media. As the largest nonprofit exhibitor in the US, AFI ON SCREEN encompasses SILVERDOCS and the annual AFI FEST presented by Audi: AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival, while offering year-round programming at ArcLight Hollywood and the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Discovery Communications, Inc. (DCI) is the leading global real-world media and entertainment company. DCI has grown from its core property, the Discovery Channel, first launched in the United States in 1985, to current global operations in 160 countries and territories with one billion cumulative subscribers. DCIÕs 60 networks of distinctive programming represent 19 entertainment brands including TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, and Discovery Health Channel. DCIÕs other properties consist of Discovery.com and 120 Discovery Channel retail stores.
Official 2004 SILVERDOCS sponsors included Comcast, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and The World Bank. Other sponsors who have contributed valuable support to the creation and continued production of SILVERDOCS-and have enjoyed our extensive benefits-include nationally recognized industry leaders such as American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, Eastman Kodak, Microsoft, Sony and Whole Foods.
For more information, contact Topher Kandik, Sponsorship & Events,
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - 301.495.6748
tkandik@AFI.com
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