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Partner With PIFF

Partner with the
first edition.

PIFF gives partners early access to a new international cultural platform at the intersection of cinema, sign language storytelling, Deaf-led creativity, AI motion work, accessibility, technology and live events.

PIFF founding partners gathered at the festival reception in Stockholm
00Why enter early

The first edition only happens once.

PIFF is a new international platform built around sign language cinema, Deaf-led film and bold visual storytelling, set in Stockholm. Founding partners shape the identity, the room and the early audience of a festival that will be read internationally from day one. That position cannot be bought later.

  • 01
    Cultural leadership

    Stand with a festival defining a new international cinematic field.

  • 02
    First edition visibility

    Founding association at launch, across every editorial surface.

  • 03
    Access to a new international field

    Filmmakers, industry and audiences gathering for the first time.

  • 04
    Deaf-led creativity and sign language cinema

    Meaningful presence inside work that matters culturally and artistically.

  • 05
    Industry, audiences and live events in one platform

    Screenings, market, gala and panels integrated under one identity.

  • 06
    Stockholm as a premium cultural base

    A discerning Nordic capital with international reach.

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Partner Categories

Eight ways to enter the room.

Categories define the territory. Scope, visibility and creative integration are tailored in conversation.

01

Founding Partner

Headline association across the first edition, gala and international communications.

02

Industry Partner

Support the Market, the Shipyard, panels and accreditation.

03

Accessibility & Language Partner

Sign language interpretation, captioning and audience experience.

04

Technology Partner

Screening, captioning, AI motion and digital infrastructure.

05

Hospitality Partner

Hotel, travel, food & beverage and guest experience.

06

Media Partner

Editorial, broadcast and streaming reach for the festival and its films.

07

Education / Talent Partner

Film schools, talent development and emerging filmmaker programmes.

08

Gala Partner

Awards evening, performance and the centre of the night.

01Who we partner with

PIFF Stockholm is built for serious cultural partners. We are speaking with:

Cultural institutions
Brands
Technology companies
Accessibility companies
Media companies
Broadcasters
Funders
Embassies
Hotels
Travel partners
Food & beverage
Education
Film schools
Production companies
Streaming platforms
Impact partners
02Why partner
01
International cultural relevance

PIFF positions partners inside a new platform connecting Stockholm to filmmakers, festivals and audiences worldwide.

02
First-edition association

Early partners shape the identity of a premium festival from day one - a position that cannot be bought later.

03
Engaged community

A discerning audience of filmmakers, industry, Deaf and hearing audiences, technologists and cultural leaders.

04
Visibility across every surface

Website, social, venue, programme, gala and press - designed to integrate partners with editorial care.

05
Innovation & inclusion

Sit at the intersection of cinema, sign language storytelling, AI motion and accessibility technology.

06
Goodwill, not charity

PIFF is a cultural product. Partners are credited as collaborators in something culturally important - never as donors.

03 - Partner opportunities

Tiers, tailored in conversation.

01
Presenting Partner

Headline association across the festival, gala and international communications.

02
Main Partner

Senior visibility across programme, venue, screen and press.

03
Gala Partner

Brand presence across the awards evening, dinner and red carpet.

04
Black Flag Grant Partner

Co-name the grant supporting bold, sign language and Deaf-led cinema.

05
PIFF Originals Partner

Support new commissions premiered at the festival and shared internationally.

06
Industry Partner

Support The Market, The Shipyard, panels and accreditation programmes.

07
Technology Partner

Power the festival's screening, captioning, AI motion and digital experience.

08
Accessibility Partner

Support sign language interpretation, captioning and audience experience.

09
Hospitality Partner

Hotel, travel, food & beverage and guest experience partners.

10
Media Partner

Editorial, broadcast and streaming reach for the festival and its films.

11
Community Partner

Schools, cultural organisations and civic partners across Stockholm and beyond.

12
Award Partner

Name and present an award category at the PIFF Awards.

All partner tiers are tailored. Scope, visibility and creative integration are designed in conversation.

04What partners can support
Screenings
Gala & awards
PIFF Originals
Black Flag Grant
Talent Signal
The Market
The Shipyard
AI Motion Shorts
Panels & masterclasses
Accessibility & audience experience
International guests
Press & media
05Visibility options
Website visibility
Programme visibility
Social media
Newsletter
Venue branding
Screen mentions
Stage mentions
Press mentions
Partner lounge or activation
Award naming
Panel presentation
Talent support

Visibility is curated rather than crowded. Every partner is integrated with editorial care so brand presence reinforces the cultural product.

06Partner enquiry

Start a conversation with PIFF.

Tell us a little about your organisation and we'll send the PIFF Partner Deck and follow up personally. Partner conversations for the first edition are now open.

Partner type *
Budget range *
Contact hello@piratefilmfest.com

PIFF does not list confirmed sponsors before announcement. All conversations are handled in confidence.