HOW TO SUPPORT
Thank you for your interest in supporting our organization!
BECOME A SPONSOR
It truly does “take a village” to produce such a major event year after year and your support makes possible our continued growth and success.
Consider joining the HSDFF family and associate your brand with North America’s longest running documentary film festival. We have a variety of sponsorship packages that can be customized and enable you to get involved at any level.
2025 SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PREMIERE SPONSOR
HOST SPONSOR
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SPONSORS
PRODUCER SPONSOR
DIRECTOR SPONSOR
Larry & Mickey Drennan
Matthew Rogers
PARTY SPONSORS
THE NATURAL STATE FILM SECTION SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
Avant Mining
Arvest Bank
Dr. Eugene Shelby
Michael Slosky
Video Consortium
FOUNDATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Arkansas Arts Council
C. Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation
Clinton Presidential Center
Diamond Lakes Travel Association
Garland County Library
Happy Hollow Hotel
Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance
Hot Springs Area Community Foundation
Garland County Historical Society
Hot Springs Sister City Foundation
MacArthur Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Rebsamen Fund
Red Light Roastery
Rosenzweig Fund for Interfaith Activities
Ross Foundation
Windgate Foundation
Wyncote Foundation
SILVER SCREEN PARTNERS
Bow Tie Wealth Management
Cranford Construction
The Eisele Brothers
Hot Springs Village
NatGeo Documentary Films
Ouachita Wax and Naturals
Marti and Greg Rickel
Quapaw Baths and Spa
Diamond Family Financial Partners of RAYMOND JAMES
SixtyOne Celsius
Whittington Place
EVENT PARTNERS
Blind Bandit Media
Catch My Eye Henna
Deluca’s
ESQ Brokers
The Gangster Museum of America
J&S Hospitality Group
Nütrl
Ouachita Bar and Grill
Rock Town Distillery
The Rooftop at The Waters
Sam’s Pizza Pub
Spa City Pacers
SQZBX Pizza
Superior Bathhouse Brewery
Stella
The Whittington Place
The Yoga Place
VIP LOUNGE PARTNERS
Coca-Cola
Kollective Coffee & Tea
Nütrl
Rocktown Distillery
Stella Artois
EDUCATION PARTNERS
Arkansas PBS
National Park College
MEDIA PARTNERS
Arkansas Times
KUAR - NPR
Reel South
The Springs Magazine
Top Docs
RED CARPET CIRCLE SPONSORS
Alliance Rubber
Jay Barth & Chuck Cliett
Brenda & Courtney Crouch Jr
Donna Casparian & Ross Bandy
Richard D'Amore
Angela & Dexter Doyne
Jennifer Eckert
Gabe Fisher - Edward Jones Financial Advisors (logo)
The Goat
Hot Springs Condo Rentals (logo)
Karen Lauck
Scott Lauck
Margaret McLarty
Brent Miller, Attorney at Law
Julie & Duke Nix
Linda Williams Palmer
Martha M Smither
Alix & Bart Stafford
Gay & Gary Strakshus
Carol Thomason
David & Sharon Turrentine
Les Warren
Mary & Robert Zunick
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE RED CARPET CIRCLE SPONSORS
Clampit's Country Kitchen
Empire Financial Architects
Fischer Insurance Solutions
Shelly Joyner
Sonya & Ike Eisenhauer
YOUR DONATION
We greatly value our individual donors. On a year-to-year basis, your generous support plays a crucial role in helping us continue our mission of championing non-fiction storytelling and providing a platform for documentary filmmakers to entertain, educate, and broaden perspectives. At HSDFI, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and create positive change in the world. Help us continue to make a difference.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SPONSOR - $25,000
- Logo or name featured second position on all festival promotional materials
- Logo or name featured second position in all print advertising for the festival
- Logo or name featured second position on sponsor reel before festival film screenings
- Logo or name featured second position on festival website
- Full page ad in festival program
- Opportunity to hang banners and/or signs at festival high-traffic locations
- Opportunity for sponsor to display marketing materials at festival events (promotional signs, inflatables, kiosks, etc.)
- Opportunity to place promotional materials in all festival and filmmaker goody bags
- 10 complimentary VIP festival passes
- Access to VIP lounge
PRODUCER SPONSOR - $10,000
- Logo or name featured prominently on all festival promtional materials
- Logo or name featured on sponsor reel before festival film screenings
- half page ad in festival program
- Logo or name featured on festival website
- Opportunity to place promotional materials in all festival and filmmaker goody bags
- 8 complimentary VIP festival passes
- Access to VIP lounge
DIRECTOR SPONSOR - $5,000
- Logo or name featured on sponsor trailer shown before each festival film screening
- Quarter page ad in festival program
- Logo or name feature on festival website
- 4 complimentary VIP festival passes
- Acces to VIP lounge
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPONSOR - $2,500
- Logo or name featured on festival trailer shown before each festival film screening
- Quarter page ad in festival program
- Logo or name featured on festival website
- 2 complimentary VIP festival passes
- Access to VIP lounge
RED CARPET CIRCLE - $1,000
- Name listed in festival program
- Logo or name featured on festival website
- 2 complimentary VIP festival passes
- Access to VIP lounge
- Special invite to exclusive red carpet circle reception
Join the HSDFF Volunteer Team!
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the festival, helping us create a welcoming and seamless experience for filmmakers, attendees, and the Hot Springs community. Whether you’re a long-time film lover or new to HSDFF, there’s a role for you on our team!
Why Volunteer?
- Be Part of the Action: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a world-class film festival comes to life.
- Build Connections: Meet filmmakers, industry professionals, and fellow volunteers who share your love for film and community.
- Earn Perks: Enjoy exclusive benefits like complimentary passes, festival swag, and access to volunteer-only events.
- Make a Difference: Your time and energy help us bring incredible stories to life and support the arts in Hot Springs.
Volunteer Opportunities
We have a variety of roles to suit every interest and skill set, including:
- Theater Attendant
- Box Office, Merchandise, and Concessions
- VIP Lounge Attendant
- Events and Parties Volunteer
- Airport Transportation Driver
- Screening Committee
How to Sign Up
Ready to join the team? Simply fill out our online volunteer application, and we’ll be in touch with more details about orientation, schedules, and available roles.