Sponsor the Seattle Asian American Film Festival
Partner with Seattle’s only pan-Asian American film festival and connect with one of the region’s fastest-growing cultural communities.
Gain meaningful brand visibility while directly supporting independent Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander storytelling.
Questions? Email sponsorship@seattleaaff.org
Our Reach and Impact
Films Screened
800+
Total Attendees
Since 2013
10,000+
Community Partners
20+
Total Social
Media Followers
10k
Annual Webpage
Pageviews
40k
E-Newsletter
Open Rate
45%
Past Sponsors
Past Community Partners
Broadcast Features
ARC Seattle — June 2025
SAAFF featured on KOMO-TV’s ARC Seattle, highlighting the festival’s community engagement and cultural impact. ARC Seattle is KOMO-TV’s lifestyle and culture program airing on The CW.
KING 5 — Feb 2024
KING 5 spotlights the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, sharing the festival’s mission and role in amplifying Asian American stories. KING 5 is Seattle’s NBC-affiliated television station.
KING 5 — Feb 2020
Earlier KING 5 coverage featuring SAAFF, underscoring the festival’s long-standing presence and continued impact in the Seattle region.
Press Highlights
A selection of print, digital, and community media coverage highlighting the Seattle Asian American Film Festival’s history and mission.
South Seattle Emerald (2025)
Films of Resistance and Defiance Take the Screen at This Year’s Seattle Asian American Film Festival
An in-depth look at SAAFF’s 13th annual festival, exploring films centered on culture, displacement, memory, and resilience amid rising threats to immigrant communities.
By Jas Keimig • June 20, 2025
International Examiner (2024)
SAAFF 2024: Opening Night Film Captures Experience of Being Blind, Undocumented
A thoughtful review of unseen (2023), SAAFF’s opening night documentary, following Pedro, a blind undocumented immigrant navigating disability, immigration status, mental health, and community care.
By Perry Meas • February 12, 2024
The Seattle Times (2022)
Seattle Asian American Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary
Coverage of SAAFF’s 10th anniversary festival, featuring an ambitious, mostly virtual program of more than 100 films, with select in-person and drive-in screenings across Seattle.
By Moira Macdonald • February 25, 2022
Why Sponsor Us?
Grassroots & Volunteer-Led
100% volunteer-run, we are heavily funded by grants and sponsors
Every dollar you give goes directly into our work.
Underrepresented Stories
We build platforms to bring bold and authentic stories to light.
Help us fairly compensate independent and emerging filmmakers.
Accessibility & Inclusion
We believe film is for everyone.
We help provide access to captions, complementary screenings, and discounted prices for the underserved.
Sponsorship Tiers
We offer a range of sponsorship levels designed to meet your organization’s goals — from community support to presenting partnership. Each tier provides meaningful brand visibility, audience engagement, and direct impact on independent Asian American and NHPI storytelling.
*Benefits can be customized to align with what matters most to your organization.
For any questions or if you would like additional sponsorship information, please reach out to sponsorship@seattleaaff.org
Promotional Opportunities
Dedicated advertisement space for local pan-Asian Pacific American publication, International Examiner.
Restaurant partnerships will have printed postcards and will be displayed during pre-show ads.
Events such as our Opening Night Party brings the community and audiences together.
In-kind donations of food or drink help us create a memorable atmosphere to kick off our film festival.
We love to partner with community organizations and businesses to present film block that resonate with their mission.
All community co-presenters are invited to showcase themselves before each screening.
Ready to Partner With SAAFF in 2026?
Download the full sponsorship deck to explore detailed benefits, ad placements, and visibility opportunities, or complete our interest form to begin the conversation.