Why Sponsor?
We offer tiered sponsorship packages to align brands with the film’s cultural resonance and Jack Ashford’s legacy. Sponsors will benefit from Motown’s timeless appeal and the film’s targeted audience and we will do our best to tailor each package to fit your needs.
Brand Alignment
Connect with Motown’s iconic legacy and Jack Ashford’s story of perseverance.
Audience Reach
Tap into a diverse, global fanbase across generations.
Cultural Impact
Support a project preserving music history and African American contributions.
The Spirit Moves Through Motown Documentary
Sponsor opportunities
Bronze
$10,000-$24,999
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Associate Producer credit
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Logo on website and select digital promotions.
Silver
$25,000-$49,999
Bronze benefits plus:
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Logo in credits and on website.
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Acknowledgment in festival programs and Q&A sessions.
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Social media shoutouts during production
Gold
$50,000 - $99,999
Previous benefits plus:
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Logo in credits and on promotional materials.
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Sponsored segment in film (e.g., “This archival footage brought to you by [Brand]”).
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Invitations to premiere and select screenings.
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Mentions in press releases and interviews.
Platinum
$100,000+
Previous benefits plus:
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Prominent logo placement in opening/closing credits.
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Exclusive “Presented by [Brand]” billing on all marketing materials (posters, trailers, etc.).
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Product integration (e.g., branded instruments, studio equipment) in filming scenes.
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VIP access to premiere and Awards shows.
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Co-branded social media campaigns
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Executive Producer credit
Documentary
market
The documentary industry is on the rise. Since 2000, annual documentary releases have more than tripled and the market continues to grow.
The documentary market was approximately $10 billion in 2023 and is estimated to grow upwards of $19 billion by 2032.
Sundance 2024 roughly 1/3 of the films sold or that came to Sundance with previous distribution were documentaries
(10 out of 32).
The main driver for growth in the industry is audience demands for more authentic content. One of the most notable trends is the rise of short-form documentaries.
Meet the filmmakers and discuss custom opportunities for you and your company
How does a Spiration Film Happen?
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support the film
Sponsors: View sponsor benefits here and contact us to set up a meeting to customize your options
support the film
Donors: all donations tax-deductible thanks to our fiscal sponsor a 501(c)(3) - From The Heart Productions
Interested in making a larger donation?
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production
The filmmakers start production or post production with regular updates for supporters
film release
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