Become a Partner
Apply to join the Partner Program
Tell us about your business and the benefit you'd like to extend to festival filmmakers. The Manhattan Film Festival reviews every application by hand.
The Application
What we'll ask you
The application takes a few minutes. Share who you are, what your business does best, and the offer you have in mind — a discount, a complimentary service, a consultation, or something uniquely yours.
There is no fee to apply and no cost to participate. If your offer is approved, we'll feature it to credentialed festival filmmakers and confirm the details with you directly.
Beyond Benefits
Curious about more?
Alongside the Filmmaker Benefits Program, the festival offers sponsorship packages, advertising placements, and product placement opportunities. If any of these interest you, check the box in the form and our partnerships team will start that conversation with you.
Partner application
Fields marked required help us route your proposal to the right team.
After You Apply
What happens next
- 01
We read every application
Our team reviews your proposal against the program's standards for quality and filmmaker value.
- 02
We confirm the details
If your offer fits, we reach out to finalize the terms — what you'll offer, for how long, and how filmmakers redeem it.
- 03
Your offer goes live
Approved offers are featured to credentialed filmmakers across festival channels, with your business recognized as an official MFF partner.
Join the Program
Your offer, on the festival marquee
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply, the sooner your business can be part of the next festival season.