I don't think many businesses in Durango understand the importance of an overall marketing strategy. I think doing special events sponsorship is just as important as any advertising you do.
--2009 Sponsor


The Durango Independent Film Festival celebrates the courage of the independent filmmaker which cannot happen without your continued support. Thank you for keeping the spirit of independent film alive in our community. For sponsorship opportunities, please email Joanie Fraughton, Executive Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You may click here to view our 2012 Sponsorship Levels, and click here to view our 2011 Sponsorship Report.

Thank you to our 2012 festival sponsors for being part of the IN crowd!

Leading Media/Industry Sponsor

PR & Marketing Sponsor

Free Movie Night Sponsor

School Program Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Daily Venue Sponsors

Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel
Nancy Bonnett

Filmmaker Lounge Sponsors

Official Beer Sponsor

Party & Event Sponsors

Transportation Sponsor

Hotel Sponsors

Film Programs Sponsors

Maria's Bookshop
Animas Trading Company
Skywalker Construction LLC
Hanson Honda
Durango Coffee Company
Russell Planning & Engineering
Louisa's Movie House & Electronics
Backcountry Experience
Zuke's Natural Dog & Cat Treats * Since 1995
Sonas Integrative Medical Center
Colorado Land Title
360Durango.com
Rivergate Pharmacy & Compounding Center
Coldwell Banker Heratige House Realtors
Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
Brookie Architecture & Planning, Inc.
First National Bank of Durango
Julie Cooley, Susan Lander, Linda Barnes & Katherine Barr
Storyteller Theatres

Media Sponsors

Panels and Workshops Sponsor

In Kind Sponsors

Durango Magazine
Denton Signs
Shared Vision Publishing
Rest Easy Hosting

Filmmaker Sponsors

Elisabeth Peterson
Jane C. Pedersen LCSW
Lori and Jeff Schell
John A. Rothchild, DDS

Hospitality Sponsors