Women in the Life Association’s 1st Annual Film Series For, By and About Lesbians of Color

Thursday June 12- Saturday, 14, 2008

For sponsorship information please contact: film series chair jade foster or executive director sheila reid,

Women in the Life Association Herstory Women in the Life Association (WITLA) is a social justice organization advancing the rights of lesbians of color through cultural affirmation, education and advocacy. It is the only non-profit of its kind in the district. The organization’s primary programs are The Wanda’s Will Project and No More Drama: Domestic Violence Prevention. The Wanda's Will Project is a national awareness program that empowers lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT) to execute final and living wills that are legally binding. WITLA utilizes pro bono attorneys and legal workshops to educate communities on the importance of will execution. This Project removes the financial and psychological barriers that so often prevent people from ensuring their wishes are fully honored in life and beyond. No More Drama: Domestic Violence Prevention program addresses the increasing incidents of intimate partner violence in the lesbian of color demographic.

WITLA acts as an conduit to counseling and emergency services for both the victim and the violator of abusive relationships. No More Drama is a founding member of The Rainbow Response, a city-wide coalition of organizations that have joined forces to collectively stem the tide of the growing intimate partner violence epidemic. The Open Mic Series is a monthly forum for lesbians to express themselves via poetry, music, and performance art. The series has provided a safe space for them to gather for over 15 years and has featured such critically acclaimed poets as Venus Trash, Erica Doyle. Strengthening its branch of arts enrichment this year, Women In The Life Association is birthing it very first Film Festival. WITLA FILM FESTIVAL During Capital Pride Week, WITLA is hosting its first annual film series Thursday, June 12 - Sunday, June 15, 2008. By all accounts, this high- profile event is unprecedented in the Washington area. It will be DC’s very first film festival strictly by, for and about lesbians of color.

WHY SPONSOR US?

As a non profit organization with a staff compromised of volunteers we couldn't do anything without the generous support of corporate sponsors and community support. Your monetary contributions and in-kind donations allow WITLA to continue to pursue its mission.

Partner with a prestigious film festival dedicated to showcasing films by, for and about Lesbians Of Color
Target a diverse, educated and hard-to-reach professional audience that will include a significant percentage of lesbians from dc and the surrounding major cities
Receive acknowledgement on the WITLA Film website, souvenir program book and other related materials
Increase brand recognition and corporate identity through naming opportunities and specific program sponsorships
Stimulate sales through trial usage of product or services Receive complimentary tickets to a landmark DC event

Director Sponsor $2,500

6 All-Access Passes (includes admission to youth screening, premiere, premiere afterparty) "DIRECTOR Sponsor” billing in Festival trailers.

On site booth at premiere.
On site booth at afterparty
Command one full page, Color Festival Program Book, with premium placement on inside cover or back cover Logo recognition in print and on website
Logo billing on the cover of the WITLA Film Festival Program Book “DIRECTOR Sponsor” billing and verbal recognition at sponsored Special Highlight event of choice “DIRECTOR Sponsor” billing with prominent placement in Festival consumer print advertising Verbal acknowledgement at all programs.

Cast Sponsor $1,500

4 All-Access Passes (includes admission to youth screening, premiere, premiere afterparty).

Command one half-page, Color Festival Program Book greeting Logo recognition in print and on website
“CAST Sponsor” billing and verbal recognition at sponsored Special Highlight "CAST Sponsor” billing with prominent placement in all Festival consumer print advertising "CAST Sponsor” billing in Festival trailers.

Crew Sponsor $500

2 All-Access Passes (includes admission to youth screening, premiere, premiere afterparty).

Command one quarter-page, Color Festival Program Book greeting
Logo recognition on website “CREW Sponsor” verbal acknowledgement at selected program event
Crew Sponsor billing with prominent placement in all Festival consumer print advertising.

Community Outreach Sponsor

In exchange for promotions to your mailing list and on your website you will receive:

Logo recognition on website
“Community Sponsor” verbal acknowledgement at selected program
Logo on community outreach page

If you are interested in supporting us, we are interested in hearing from you! Depending on your in-kind donation, we will do our best to match your donation to the advertising levels indicated above. In-kind donations may include food/beverage donations, product donations/audience giveaways, reduced/donated venue fees, or advertising/publicity space. Media Sponsorship We welcome your media sponsorship of the festival. Your in-kind donations towards media coverage, publicity, and advertising will be matched to the levels above and our staff will work with you to provide press screeners, interview filmmakers, and attend screenings and special events.