2. CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
showcases the art of filmmaking for the movie lover in all
of us. Our goal is to celebrate the art and science of film
by promoting cross-cultural awareness, cultivating the
exchange of ideas, providing education opportunities,
and raising social awareness. Thanks to the support of our
sponsors and the city of Charleston–CHSIFF has become
the premier film event in South Carolina, attracting
filmmakers and attendees from across the globe.
Attendees are from the Charleston Area
Statistics reflect data collected during the 2015 Festival
From other US and International locations
Female
Income $50K + Income $100K +
Age 18-24 35-54 55+
Male
YOUR AUDIENCE
THE FESTIVAL
68%
32%
56%
35%
7,500+ ATTENDEES
10 MILLION
MEDIA IMPRESSIONS
62%
27% 54% 19%
44%

3. Partnering with the Charleston International Film Festival opens unique exposure and
advertising opportunities during the festival and throughout the year locally, nationally,
and internationally all while supporting a non-profit organization.
IN THE MEDIA
OUR PERENNIAL SUPPORTERS

4. PEOPLE ARE TALKING
For more information about sponsorship
opportunities contact Summer Peacher at
843-817-1617 or Summer@CharlestonIFF.org
The Charleston International Film Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to educate,
entertain, and inspire through the art and science of film.
“...an exciting success....the Charleston IFF is
becoming one of the most alluring film events
in the southeast.”
– CHRISTOPHER J. DODD
CHAIRMAN & CEO, MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF
AMERICA, INC.
“I am proud Charleston is home to one of the
nation’s premier film festivals.”
– MAYOR JOE RILEY, CITY OF CHARLESTON
“Coming to the Festival in Charleston, one of
the locations for my first major motion picture,
was truly a pleasure.”
– BILL PAXTON, ACTOR (ALIENS, APOLLO 13, TOMBSTONE)
“In a sea of film festivals, CIFF is one that is truly
magical.”
– GALE ANNE HURD, PRODUCER
(ALIENS, THE WALKING DEAD, THE TERMINATOR)
“As part of our on-going support for arts in
the community, we are proud to sponsor the
Charleston International Film Festival through
cross channel programming.”
– KERRY MCKELVEY, VP OF MARKETING AND SALES, COMCAST
“Having an opportunity to engage with the
Festival’s diverse and well informed audience
was a great experience.”
– CHRIS BRIGHAM, PRODUCER
(ARGO, INCEPTION, SHUTTER ISLAND)
“It doesn’t get any better than this!”
– BRAD HAWKINS, COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH
MANAGER, SOUTHWEST AIRLINES