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Sponsorship and Advertising

With nearly 40 years of history and over 23,000 tickets sold each edition, sponsorship and advertising with Leeds International Film Festival enhances brand visibility, offers exclusive access to our programme, and enables deeper engagement with LIFF’s dedicated audience.

We offer a range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities not only during the main festival in November, but also across our year-round events, including Leeds Young Film Festival, LIFF Spring Film Weekender and Cinema on the Square. Each programme attracts distinct audiences, from dedicated filmgoers to families and young creatives, giving partners the chance to connect with different demographics and audiences.

To get in touch and discuss sponsorship opportunities for any Leeds Film events, then please contact XYZ. 

Sponsorship

Sponsorship packages are also flexible and tailored to suit your business goals. Whether you're a local business looking to reach a Leeds-based audience or a national brand seeking association with a major cultural event, we can create a sponsorship or advertising package that works for you, finding the best fit for your budget and brand. 

SCREENINGS & PREMIERES

Sponsor individual films, UK premieres, or gala events to gain premium visibility and connect with passionate audiences. Book a private screening during LIFF 2025!

AUDIENCE AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS

Champion emerging talent and creativity by supporting our filmmaker competitions or audience awards.

PROGRAMME SECTIONS

Align your brand with one of LIFF’s key thematic programme sections, each with their own distinct flavour and dedicated core audiences.

WORKSHOPS, TALKS & INDUSTRY EVENTS

Support access to careers and education in film. Partner with us on skills workshops, youth programmes, or filmmaker Q&As that inspire the next generation.

EVENTS & PARTIES

Sponsor a festival party or networking event to gain direct exposure with filmmakers, guests and audiences in a vibrant, social setting.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for something different? From immersive installations to shareable branded content, we can discuss unique ideas that create lasting impact and align with your goals.

Advertise with us


If you're looking to make a more traditional investment while still gaining visibility across the festival, our advertising options may be the perfect fit. We offer flexible packages to suit a range of budgets, from low-cost opportunities for smaller businesses, to larger-scale options that provide full festival coverage. Advertising can also be bundled into sponsorship packages at a reduced rate.

  • PRINT ADVERTISING



    Appear in our free official festival programme guide, distributed across Leeds and beyond. With a print run of over 50,000 and high pickup rates at key cultural venues, cafés and cinemas, it's one of the most visible ways to reach our audience.

  • DIGITAL SLIDES



    Share your message directly with cinema-goers on the big screen before festival films. If you have multiple messages to share, you can provide a series of static slides that we’ll rotate throughout the festival so your campaign isn’t limited to a single piece of artwork.

  • VIDEO CONTENT




    Promote your brand with short video advertisements played before selected film screenings to really get your message across to our audiences.

FIND OUT MORE

To find out more about our advertising packages or discuss sponsorship opportunities with any Leeds Film event, then please contact XYZ.