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It’s always good to get someone who knows what they’re doing. But, with some research and effort, you can do find sponsors yourself and save the money. It’ll amount to finding sponsors so that you can place products of theirs in your film(s). Research how to approach potential sponsors. You’ll find information on how to do that. Once you find the information, go to work and get your sponsor(s)!

This will require following instructions on how to pitch (always show the potential sponsor how they will benefit by placing their product in your film, and/or by sponsoring your film). Once you learn how to pitch, then you will learn how to write a pitch letter. Once the letter is written, then do research to find corporations, companies, individuals, organizations, etc. Once you find those you want to whom to send your letter, research who you find to locate individuals who are involved in marketing within these corporations, companies, organizations, etc. Address your letters and send them to these individuals.

Happy Sponsorship Hunting!

Donald L. Vasicek
Olympus Films+, LLC
The Zen of Writing
http://michaelc.nextmp.net/wordpress
dvasicek@earthlink.net

Based on my experience in the film business which stretches back for
a quite a few years, I have seen start up companies who are organized,
professional, know what they’re doing, and have a clear idea of what
it takes to succeed in the film business. This is vital in order to
enhance their chances of success coming out of the box.

This includes having the ability to know what a good story for film is,
to know how to elevate the production value of their film. These kinds
of companies will not settle for less than the best in everything they do.

The key here is to seek out the information necessary to build your
film company into a well-respected and successful business. You
must have the patience, maturity

and desire to learn and grow before you
jump into a film project with both feet high on emotion. The film business,
just as any business, is highly competitive. One must be cool and
calculating. So, one must prepare to compete, before they compete.
It will enhance their opportunity to be successful. And this comes
by seeking out the information necessary to put your film project in
the winner’s circle.

Donald L. Vasicek
Olympus Films+, LLC
The Zen of Writing
http://michaelc.nextmp.net/wordpress
dvasicek@earthlink.net