FILM SERIES
The RKO Distribution Film Series will bring passionate independent
motion pictures to a large and under-served audience across
the country
(in 16 major markets). The films are chosen for their ability
to convey the filmmaker's eclectic perspective with powerful
storytelling, imagery and characters. Movie genres will be
broad, consisting of drama, comedy, smart thriller and documentary
when appropriate. Audiences will be sophisticated, educated
and affluent.
Six films will be screened each series for a total of twelve
films per year.
The Film Series will screen exclu- sively in AMC Theatres,
RKO's theatrical partner. After the theatrical release all
films will be offered as video-on- demand and subsequently
released and distributed on DVD. Sponsors will be associated
with the films from theatrical through DVD release. DVD packaging
will be unique with a clear identity for RKO and sponsors.
RKO Distribution offers a unique and fully integrated multimedia
sponsorship opportunity that utilizes In-theater, television,
radio, newspaper and online advertising as well as a public
relations campaign to brand the films and sponsors, laser
targeting our demo- graphic profile throughout the pre-promotion
and series launch.
The sponsorship is delivered in two segments:
Exclusive RKO Distribution Film Series (12 films total) and
Red Carpet Premieres (2 events): The promotion and advertising
campaign has been designed as an exclusive opportunity for
the sponsors to receive tremendous exposure through in-theatre
on screen promotion as well as newspaper, television and radio
campaigns. We will offer privileged access and a pre-purchase
opportunity to reserve advance copies of all films when released
on DVD. Winter Series: Promotions for the first 6 films: December
29, 2006 through April 26, 2007 Fall Series:Promotions for
the second 6 films: July 20 through November 15, 2007
Venue Targeting
The series will be supported by the following cinema elements:
* Trailers with Presented by mentions on screens (appx.
15 secs) logos, watermark or crawls may be available.
* Sponsor 2 minute film short (to run before the screenings)
must be an entertaining film (NOT a blatant commercial).
* Film Trailers with Presented by mentions for all twelve
Film Series movies.
* Lobby Monitor trailers and promos playing on a daily loop.
* In-Cinema Audio Network.
The cinema elements: December 29, through April 26, 2007
and July 20 through October 27, 2006
Marketing The Series
The Program will be supported by the following advertising
elements:
* Cable TV Ads (all 16 markets, 6 weeks prior to the event
and throughout the series)
* Newspaper Advertising (all 16 markets)
* Radio Ads (all 16 markets)
* Official Program Book Ads (all 16 markets, all venues, to
all attendees)
* Online Banner Advertising (selected movie sites)
Promoting The Series
The Program will be supported by the following promotional
elements:
* Box Office Handout
* In-Cinema Audio Network
* National Broadcast Radio
* Online Promotional Support
* Promotional Sweepstakes Website
* Media Buzz/PR
* Hosted advance screenings for RKO Distribution Film Series
subscribers in each market
Highlights & Red Carpet Events
Invitation only Red Carpet Event will be held in Los Angeles
or New York opening night of each film series.
While the Red Carpet Premiere Event is taking place in Los
Angeles or New York, additional premiere events will occur
simultaneously across the country. Each premiere event will
feature a local Broadcast Film Critics Association(BFCA) entertainment
critic hosting the event, which will be promoted via local
press. In most cases, the BFCA member will produce a remote
broadcast from the local theater/venue.
Event post parties may take place in select markets.
Four levels of sponsorships are available:
* Presenting/Title Sponsor (1 sponsor in this category)
* Presented By Sponsorship (2 sponsors in this category)
* Official Sponsor (4 sponsors in this category)
* Professional Sponsors (4 sponsors in this category)
Presenting/Title Sponsorreceives all opportunities and advertising
components and is listed first and at the top of all printed
materials and on screen. Title Sponsor also receives theatre
and in-lobby signage including a red carpet step-and-repeat
back- drop, theatre and in-lobby signage, tickets with privileged
access to the screening event and parties Presented By Sponsorsreceive
most opportunities and advertising components and are listed
first at the bottom of all printed materials and on screen.
Official Sponsorsreceive selected opportunities and advertising
components and are listed at the bottom of some printed materials.
Professional Sponsorsreceive selected opportunities, no advertising
components and are listed at the bottom of some printed materials.
*Specific requirements and parameters to be determined.
Net costs may vary depending on creative execution. |