The 18th annual Tri-Cities International Film Festival (TRIFI) invites you to be a sponsor for their 2026 event premiere on November 6th to the 8th in Richland, Washington. This sponsorship package (see below) offers you an exclusive opportunity to align your brand with our award-winning film festival and foster continued outreach with local students and artists.
Previously, TRIFI was awarded the 2016 Visual Arts Award by the Kennewick Arts Commission and was home to the Tri-Cities premiere of the award-winning documentary “Richland” in 2023. TriFi brings independent films from around the world to Pacific Northwest film lovers, supporting the arts and creative pursuits in the Tri-Cities, the Columbia Basin, and the Pacific Northwest. TriFi showcases local, national, and international filmmakers and creators, including Academy Award-winning shorts and features in the comedy, drama, animation, sci-fi, fan fiction, documentary, and horror film genres.
Another vital part of the festival is the 72-Hour Film Challenge. This event challenges local filmmakers and students of all ages to create a short film within 72 hours before the festival. Winning films are then shown during the festival and prizes are awarded to both an Open Division and a Student Division, fostering both local talent and budding filmmakers.
TRIFI is advertised throughout the Mid-Columbia, including Walla Walla and the Yakima Valley. Out-of-town visitors for the festival stay in local hotels, dine in local restaurants, and shop in local stores. TRIFI also has a monthly e-newsletter with over 400 recipients offering visibility with a highly engaged audience.
As part of our annual event, TRIFI also provides technical filmmaking outreach to local schools. Hundreds of students have been able to access information and techniques used to make professional films and have been able to ask professional filmmakers to answer their questions.
Because TRIFI operates on a shoestring budget, we are invested in making your partnership as valuable to you as it is to us. Your involvement will not only enhance the festival experience, but we believe it will also provide meaningful exposure for your brand. We look forward to making the Tri- Cities International Film Festival a truly memorable event by partnering with you.
TRIFI is registered in Washington as a non-profit 501(c)(3) with UBI number UBI# 603-110-005, allowing for your donation or sponsorship to be tax deductible. The attached information provides a list of sponsorship types and the benefits associated with each. For any questions or to discuss how we can create a tailored sponsorship that aligns with your goals or preferred in-kind donations, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for your consideration.
Adele Finch
President and Festival Director of TRIFI
509-720-8796
info@trifi.org
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