Partnership Opportunities

Partner with DANA 2027

DANA Film Festival partners with cultural institutions, government bodies, and private sponsors to support its inaugural edition in Dubai — aligning your brand with the region's newest international festival at the moment its identity is being set.

Become a Partner
Why Partner

Global Reach. Lasting Impact.

DANA Film Festival brings together filmmakers, industry executives, and media from across the Gulf and beyond for the region's newest competitive festival.

As a DANA partner, your brand is written into the founding edition — premium exposure across venues, red carpet events, and international press, at the moment the festival's identity is being set.

50+
Countries targeted
700–1,200
Submissions projected
80–120
Official selections
5
Days of cinema

Projections for the inaugural 2027 edition. Full methodology available on request.

Partnership Levels

Sponsorship Tiers

Title Partner

Custom Package

  • Exclusive naming rights for flagship events
  • Premium logo placement across all materials
  • VIP access for 50+ guests
  • Red carpet branding opportunities
  • Dedicated hospitality suite
  • Year-round brand association

Gold Partner

AED 2,500,000+

  • Major event sponsorship rights
  • Logo on all festival communications
  • VIP access for 25 guests
  • Speaking opportunity at industry panel
  • Premium placement in partner wall
  • Social media feature package

Silver Partner

AED 1,250,000+

  • Category or venue sponsorship
  • Logo on select materials
  • VIP access for 10 guests
  • Brand presence at screenings
  • Digital marketing inclusion
  • Networking event access

Community Partner

AED 500,000+

  • Support for emerging filmmakers
  • Logo on educational programs
  • Tickets for team members
  • Association with talent development
  • Impact report inclusion
  • Community recognition
Partner Categories

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Partnership categories for the inaugural 2027 edition — confirmed partners will be announced here.

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Government

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Industry

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Travel

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Venue

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Entertainment

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Banking

Governance

An independent, transparent framework

DANA is a decade-long cultural project, incorporated in Dubai with a founding charter, an independent programme board, and a transparent governance framework. We work with a small number of institutional partners, each with a defined role in the festival's editorial and civic mission.

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Founding partners

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DANA is registered as a non-profit cultural association. Full charter, financial policy and jury framework available on request.

Ready to Partner?

Contact our partnerships team to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities tailored to your brand objectives.