Ridgway Independent Film Festival Sponsorship

Support Bold Stories in a Bold Place
The Ridgway Independent Film Festival (RIFF) is a one-of-a-kind celebration of creative storytelling and emerging filmmakers, nestled in one of Colorado’s most vibrant creative communities. Your sponsorship directly supports innovative programming, visiting artists, and meaningful community engagement—all while putting your brand in front of an engaged and diverse audience. Join us in making this year’s festival our most inspiring yet.

Thank you for your generous sponsorship support of the Ridgway Independent Film Festival!

This exciting event is a housed under the nonprofit umbrella of Ridgway Chautauqua/Sherbino (45-4764455), and your contribution helps support and grow the offerings and program for our upcoming event.  

Your Sponsorship contributions help cover essential event costs, including:

• Artist Travel & accomodations

• Event infrastructure (restrooms, tents, tables, chairs)

• Permits and licenses

• Trash and sanitation services

• Marketing and promotion efforts

• Event catering and parties.

• Community Celebrations associated with the event

Levels of Support:

• Sponsorships are designed for businesses and organizations that wish to receive marketing and advertising benefits in return for their support. Sponsors receive promotional visibility across event collateral, digital platforms, programs, and on-screen content. Depending on benefits exchanged, a portion of sponsorship may be tax deductible; sponsors should consult their tax advisor. We accept both cash and in-kind donations provided the in-kind services or goods meet festival needs.

  RIFF Marquee Sponsor – $10,000 (only 1 available)

• Sherman Street Silver Screen Sponsor – $5,000

• Clinton Street Curator Sponsor – $3,000

• Lena Street “Lights, Camera, Action!” Sponsor – $2,000

• Cora Street Scene Stealer Sponsor – $1,000

• Roundhouse Supporting Role Sponsor – $500

• Alleyway Indie Spirit Sponsor – $250

• Friends of the Fest – $50–$249

We are deeply grateful for the many incredible community businesses who step up to support this event each year. Your involvement ensures that this community event and tradition continues to exist, thrive and grow!

THANK YOU again for your support!

With gratitude,
The Ridgway Independent Film Festival

(with support from the Ridgway Chautauqua/Sherbino)