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2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
By promoting understanding and appreciation for world cultures, artistic and creative expression, and a commitment to local global issues, social justice, and civil rights, the fth annual North Dakota Human Rights Film Festival and Summit is an exciting and important opportunity to engage the community and connect with lmmakers, humanitarians, social justice organizations, and festival attendees from throughout North Dakota and Minnesota.In 2021, the NDHRFFS will be a ve-day event taking place with morning workshops at the Plains Art Museum and afternoon discussions and lm screenings at the Fargo Theatre. Films, workshops and community conversations will also be streamed virtually for additional access opportunities. The goal of NDHRFFS is threefold: to educate and expand awareness of social justice issues, both nationally and globally; to generate conversation and dialogue around civil and human rights; and to inspire innovative and creative new approaches to social change. The NDHRFFS hosts screenings of narrative and documentary lms submitted for judging that provoke discussions about immigration, race, gender identity, politics, health care, law enforcement, along with many other human rights and social justice topics. In addition to seeing lms, festival attendees will also attend workshops conducted by masters in lm production, and attend community conversations featuring local experts speaking to topics relevant to residents in North Dakota and Minnesota.SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021ABOUTAbout the Festival
With your help as a Corporate Sponsor, you will remove nancial barriers to community participation. In 2021, in-person and online engagement with the lm festival and summit will be 100% free to attend for all community members. We understand that the ongoing pandemic has exacerbated economic disparities in our community. Your nancial support helps to ensure these essential conversations continue to occur and are accessible to all in our community.SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021Free for the CommunityIntegrated ProgrammingFor the rst time, day-long integrated programming will be integrated into the festival. The Human Family and the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition have been long-time partners with the festival. In past years, the multi-day festival was followed by a day-long summit about human rights. In 2021, that day-long summit is being integrated into the festival. Each day, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about critical human rights issues, the craft of lmmaking and hear from local experts and advocates on matters that impact the lives of North Dakotans and Minnesotans. Details about this year’s festival are included later in this guide.EVOLUTIONNew for 2021
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021BY THE NUMBERS2020 Welcomed382219SOCIAL MEDIAIMPRESSIONSThe Human Family andNorth Dakota Human Rights Coalition93K IMPRESSIONS232K IMPRESSIONSThe North Dakota Human Rights Arts FestivalEEDDQ@NDHumanRightsCoalition@NDHRCE@NDHRFF@TheHumanFamilyNDD@ND_HumanRights@HumanFamily_ND @humanfamilyndPromoting Human Rights & Social Justice through Film & ArtThe Human FamilyFilms from 28 countriesFilmmakersSpeakers on 17 panels375+ Guests
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021Past Festival HighlightsCommunity discussion featuring radio host Doug Hamilton and special guest John Nichols about the state of contemporary media. Nichols is a pioneering journalist for The Nation, host of the podcast Next Left, and author of several books, including Horsemen of the Trumpoca-lypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America, as well as The Genius of Impeachment. Community discussion about the Missing and Murdered Women and Children crisis, featuring the voices of Bush Fellow Lisa Brunner, v-Wapheton Oyte Chief Judge BJ Jones, and lmmakers Lenard Yakir and Shelia North. Shelia North is the former Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, an organization that represents 30 northern First Nations in Manitoba, Canada. Community discussion about homelessness in the Fargo-Moorhead area featuring the Fargo-Moorhead Coalition to End Homeless-ness, Concordia University, YWCA Cass Clay Emergency Shelter, the City of Fargo’s Gladys Ray Shelter, the Fargo Police Department, and Family Health Care’s Homeless Health program. Community conversation with lmmakers Paulette Moore & Rebecca Kemble about their lm, The Eagle and the Condor. The discussion continued with Water Protector Legal Collective legal worker Leoyla Cowboy for a discussion about the discriminatory practices leveled at the water protectors by the justice system.A community partnership with Minnesota State University Moorhead’s School of Media Arts and Design lm program. Filmmakers Lenard Yakir and Shelia North screened their lm 1200+ to students, and provided an intimate Q&A session to discuss lm production techniques and the content of the lm.A day-long summit about human rights in North Dakota, featuring John Nichols as the keynote speaker. Attendees learned about the history of North Dakota’s Non-Partisan League, and how North Dakota’s political decisions serve as a map for how the nation will move.HIGHLIGHTS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021Distinguished GuestsGUESTS + ALUMNIJoshua Boschee District 44 Representative North Dakota HouseMichelle Kormmer Former Commissioner Labor and Human Rights State of North DakotaKevin Lindsey Former Commissioner Minnesota Departmentof Human RightsFloris Whitebull Filmmaker “Awake: A Dream from Standing Rock”Ishwari Rajak Filmmaker “The Invisible War on Blood”Asher Emmanuel Filmmaker “Warehoused”
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021TestimonialsFEEDBACKAs queer woman, I recall with the deepest emotions how, when I was in my 20’s coming out, seeing stories from my community presented hopeful and positive alternative narratives to the hate-lled political speeches and caricatures in entertainment that lled society at the time. Having access to see ourselves can be life sustaining until we grow to be strong enough to accept who we are and claim our pride by demanding our unalienable rights, which we will no longer be denied because we are LGBTQ and/or POC. Your organization matters, and so thank you for letting us be part of this experience.Mae Gammino Filmmaker Being ThunderAn extremely important and well-managed festival. We had a great experience.Tyler Knutt Filmmaker Peacekeeper““Thought provoking. It grabbed my soul.So many powerful stories—almost too much emotionally to see in sequence. Thank you for bringing these stories and challenging our worldviews. Bob Trench Filmmaker Dodging BulletsI have really appreciated the communication with the organizing team, their precision and kindness throughout the whole process. This festival really loves lmmakers and supports lms with a humanistic approach.Magali An BerthonFilmmaker Dancing in Silk“Anonymous Attendee Written Survey Comment““Anonymous Attendee Written Survey Comment“Anonymous Attendee Written Survey Comment“An absolutely amazing festival. This is how everyfestival should be run. Excellent communications, beautiful venue and a festival that cares about making the world a better place. We could not ask for more!I enjoyed the personal journeys into the issues. Their stories enlightened me. Too often I only learn snippets of the real story. Thank you for brining these lms to the public for viewing and mindset-shifting.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021Coalition of Art and Social Justice In 2021, the following organizations are working in partnership to collaborate and bring the North Dakota Human Rights Film Festival and Summit to the Fargo-Moorhead community:humanfamilythePARTNERS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021Coming in 2021Erica Thunder North Dakota Commissioner Dept. Labor and Human RightsNiko Georgiades Journalist and Co-Founder Unicorn RiotDenise Lajimodiere Anishinaabe author, artist, and academicOUR PROGRAM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021SPONSORSHIP LEVELSSponsorship BenefitsVIP Festival In-person and Online AccessSocial Media / Email / Website Co-BrandingName and/or logo on all event signageSolo screen acknowledgment at festivalSocial Media Acknowledgment & Tag60-Sec video spot at the open of festival 30-Sec video spot at the open of festival Joint screen acknowledgment at festivalFull-page 8.5”x11” ad in online program1/4” page ad in online programGraphic and verbal acknowledgment prior to live and online eventsPromotional give-aways at In-person eventsPresenting Partner$5,000+Sustaining Partner$3,000+Community Partner$1,000+Supporting Partner$250+ 1/2” page ad in online program
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021Contact InformationBecome a SponsorSPONSORSHIP FORMFirst, Last NamePhoneAddressCompany NameEmailThe North Dakota Human Rights Film Festival is produced by The Human Family, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.Presenting PartnerSustaining PartnerCommunity PartnerSupporting PartnerPAYMENT INFORMATIONPlease make your check payable to The Human Family.Please mail your check to: The Human Family ATTN: Sean Coffman PO Box 9468 Fargo, ND 58104PAYMENT TOTAL$Payment may be made via credit or debit card or by check. An invoice and receipt will be provided. For an electronic payment portal, email Sean@Human-Family.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES November 2-6, 2021CONTACT USMartin Avery Board Member, North Dakota Human Rights Coalition mavery1219@hotmail.com (605) 651-9096 Sean CoffmanExecutive Director, The Human Family (701) 205-0248 Ofce | (937) 999-7772 Cell sean@human-family.org Barry Nelson Community Organizer, North Dakota Human Rights Coalition (701) 388-6156 barry.n.nelson@gmail.comLet’s talk
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