Adopt a Movie

Whether you’re a business looking for a meaningful sponsorship or a film lover eager to make an impact, Adopt a Movie lets you be part of the story — on screen and in the community.

Support independent Italian cinema while connecting your name to a story you love.

Adopt a Movie is a unique sponsorship opportunity offered by the San Diego Italian Film Festival, designed for businesses and private individuals who want to support the arts in a meaningful and personal way.

Here’s how it works:
Choose a film from our year-round programming — whether it resonates with you personally or aligns with your business values — and adopt it by sponsoring its screening. Your support helps us bring Italian cinema to San Diego while giving you visibility within our vibrant cultural community.

What Businesses Receive

As a business sponsor, you’ll enjoy:

  • Brand association with your selected film, featured as a Special Contributor

  • Brand visibility across our newsletter, social media, and/or media outreach during the film’s promotion

  • Six (6) complimentary tickets to the adopted movie screening

  • On-site recognition, with a mention during the event before the screening

For Individuals & Film Lovers

Adopting a movie is also a beautiful way to celebrate your passion for cinema, Italian culture, or to honor a special occasion — all while supporting a nonprofit cultural organization.

Interested? Contact our Executive Director, Valentina Cartareggia at valentina@sdiff.net to explore the current film lineup and adopt your movie.