“Telluride is the gem of film festivals, standing off to one side, doing its own environmentally intricate thing, devoid of the usual deal-making fever, resisting buzz in favor of discovery. It is a movie purists delight, where films, not hype, are the focus.”
– Jay Carr, Boston Globe

Please click here to view a list of our major sponsors for the 35th Telluride Film Festival.

As a non-profit arts organization, you could say the Telluride Film Festival has always relied on the kindness of friends. It simply wouldn’t exist without help. From direct financial support to providing goods and services, there are many ways to make a tax-deductible contribution. Click here to take a look at the Festival’s financial picture.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS allow a company to be linked to the identity of individual festival venues and events. Or, for greater visibility and title credit, companies may choose to be a Lead or Presenting Sponsor. Certain contribution levels allow for distribution of goods and literature to thousands of festival attendees. Click here for an overview of sponsorship opportunities.

FOUNDATIONS also supply invaluable assistance. Whether donating to one of our funds or by sponsoring one of our special programs, such as the ‘City Lights Project’ for high school students, there are many options to match a foundation’s objectives.

INDIVIDUALS sponsoring films, tributes, and special programs are vital to the festival’s success as well.

The GENERAL SUPPORT FUND employs its contributions toward the substantial costs of creating the festival each year. All amounts are welcome, yet the following gifts receive Sponsor Passes: Guardian ($15,000), and Angel ($30,000). With donations to The ENDOWMENT FUND in any amount, we hope to build a solid financial base that ensures the future of the festival. BEQUESTS and planned giving also help to ensure our continued excellence.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Temple at (970) 728-7005 or sponsorship (at) telluridefilmfestival.org. To download a Contributions Form, click here.

“It doesn’t revolve around the industry and grosses. In Telluride, they’re really celebrating movies!”
– John Schlesinger

“If you click on the Web site for the Telluride Film Festival...you'll find a list of some of the choicest, smartest, most desirable sponsors an arts event could have... This is a very classy event. It's one of America's very best film festivals.”
– Steve Rosen, Denver Post