The Nassau Film Festival has grown over the years to become one of the TOP 40 COMPREHENSIVE SHORT FILM FESTiVALS IN THE WORLD AND THE premier COMPREHENSIVE short film festival IN NEW JERSEY. We would like to thank ALL our sponsors who have been willing to support the Festival. When you become a sponsor, please know that your support has allowed NFF to promote independent films and their filmmakers and adds to the vibrant arts scene and sales for local businesses given the increase of tourists and filmgoers to the area during the Festival. SPONSOR SUPPORT HAS ALSO ALLOWED NFF TO DONATE MONIES TO A DIFFERENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EACH YEAR.NFF HAS RAISED OVER $50,000 for Different non-profit organizations SInce its inception.
Welcome to the Nassau Film Festival (NFF) online fundraiser page!
Over the years, NFF has earmarked funds donated from patrons and sponsors each year to assist various non-profit organizations. We have raised over $50,000 for different non-profits over the years. Those organizations the Festival has donated to over the years include the American Cancer Society, Womenspace, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), the Community Foodbank of New Jersey - a Feeding America affiliate and Mercer Street Friends, the Lisa Goldstein Education Foundation and the Family Resource Network of New Jersey.
In 2022, festival proceeds from festival goers, filmmakers and sponsors went to the Lisa Goldstein Education Foundation (LGEF). Festival proceeds allowed us to underwrite two scholarships from LGEF for high school students. LGEF awards annual scholarships to high school seniors pursuing education, math or science studies at a college or university and college/university juniors currently doing their student teaching in a NJ school district in elementary and/or special education. In keeping with the legacy of Lisa Goldstein, a former third grade teacher at Maurice Hawk elementary school in West Windsor, NJ, the foundation strives to assist future teachers whose goal is to help students lead lives of joy and purpose through a solid start to their educational journey at the elementary level.
Proceeds from the 2023 Festival went toward the Family Resource Network (FRN). FRN provides more than 50 services and programs for NJ residents living with epilepsy, autism, developmental disabilities and chronic illness and support for their caregivers.
Nassau Film Festival gratefully acknowledges the support from the following businesses and organizations over the years:
KC Prime Restaurant, The Princeton Packet
Agricola, Lace Silhouettes Lingerie, The Town Topics
Mamoun's Falafel, The Times of Trenton
Bella Boutique, McCaffrey's Food Market, Teresa Caffe
Bent Spoon, Mediterra Restaurant and Bar (Festival Host), Thomas Sweet
Blue Point Grill, Nassau Inn, FestiVee, FilmFreeway
Bon Appetit, Tiger Garage, Greyshore Studios, Locomotion Multimedia
Conte's Pizza and Bar, PJ's Pancake House, The Tiger’s Tale
Dandelion Jewelry, Central New Jersey Network, Cranford Film Festival
Halo Pub, Princeton Garden Theatre, Whole Foods Market
Eno Terra Restaurant, Princeton Hyatt, Winberie’s Restaurant
D'Angelo Italian Market, Witherspoon Grill
Hoagie Haven, Zoe, House of Cupcakes
Salt Creek Grille, Princeton-Mercer Chamber of Commerce
Small World Coffee, US 1 Newspaper
Wegmans, Planet Princeton, Verizon
Jammin’ Crepes, Metro North Grill
DoorDash, Internet Movie Database imdB, Jazams,
Lionsgate, SAG-AFTRA, ShopRite
Sony Corporation, Stacy’s Pita Chips,
The Montgomery News, Trader Joe’s, Univision
SPONSORSHIP PACKET- CLICK HERE
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Crew | Contribution of UP TO $100
Recognition in Festival program
Editor | Contribution of $100-$200
Recognition in Festival program
Acknowledgement in Festival social media messaging
Screenwriter | Contribution of $200-500
Recognition in Festival program
Acknowledgement in Festival social media messaging
Photos with award winners in front of Festival step and shoot banner
Director | Contribution of $500-$1000
Recognition in Festival program
Acknowledgement in Festival social media messaging
Photos with award winners in front of Festival step and shoot banner
Logo and name display in lobby during Festival
PRODUCER | Contribution of $1000-$5000
All items listed in Director’s level of giving plus
Discuss company product/information prior to question and answer panel discussions on both days between audience and filmmakers
Introduce films to the audience at the Festival
Present company information at Festival after-party
Have a table in lobby to hand out information to Festival goers
EXCLUSIVE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | $ABOVE $5000 Sponsorship
Recognized as premier sponsor in all marketing materials and activities
All items listed in Producer’s level of giving plus:
Introduce a film or moderate a Q & A panel with filmmakers
Lobby display table during festival
Logo included on ad slide to be shown during festival
Prime placement of logo, link, brief description on festival website
Prime placement of logo, name and brief description on event signage
Acknowledgement in social media messaging and publicly during festival
Become a sponsor
If you would like to be a sponsor, click the button below to make a donation. Please also contact Festival Director Lew Goldstein (goldstein.lew@gmail.com) or NFF Volunteer, Pamela Elmi (elmipamela@yahoo.com) to discuss special partnership and giving opportunities. Sponsor deadline for the 2023 festival is May 10, 2023.
OTHER Ways to help
Contribute a generous financial donation that supports the production and promotion of this unique film festival.
Provide in-kind donations (e.g., event venue, product or service)
Help Spread the Word! Like and Share on Facebook.
Volunteer in festival planning and implementation (e.g., volunteering or attendance at films; participating in festival planning or film selection)
Promote the film festival and encourage participation (e.g, through in-store posters or flyers, newsletter, web site, social media, etc.)
Note: All sponsorships can be made through the donate now! button. Checks should be made payable to Nassau Film Festival LLC and sent to: NFF 29 Greaves Place Cranford, NJ 07016