Partner with NYUSFF
The NYU Sports Film Festival (NYUSFF) is the largest sports film festival in North America, celebrating the intersection of sports and film. Co-produced by the NYU Production Lab, NYU Athletics, and the NYU Tisch Institute for Global Sport, the festival showcases world-class storytelling while connecting creators, industry leaders, and brands.
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From the 2026 Impact Report
2026 by the Numbers
- Films submitted
- 152
- Countries
- 23
- U.S. states
- 25
- Hours of film submitted
- 48
- Films screened
- 16
- In prize money
- $4,000
- Toward a student's feature doc, from PlayersTV
- $5,000
- Events throughout the year
- 10
Why Partner with Us
Join North America's largest sports film festival and connect with a dynamic audience of creators, athletes, and media professionals. All sponsor donations are tax deductible.
Unmatched Reach
Connect with 53,000+ students and 700,000+ alumni across New York City and NYU's 13 global sites.
Gen Z Influence
Engage with the 18–28-year-old audience driving cultural trends for Gen Z and beyond.
Global Platform
In 2026, the festival received 152 film submissions from 25 states and 23 countries, and continues to grow internationally.
Prestige & Network
Align with NYU's world-class brand—Tisch ranked #1 film school in the U.S. (TheWrap, 2024).
Media Exposure
Annual hour-long TV special broadcast on SNY with commercial slots, press coverage, and digital campaigns.
Tax Deductible
All sponsor donations are tax deductible, maximizing your investment value.
Festival Highlights
Experience the excitement and prestige of NYUSFF through our signature events and programming:
Screenings
16 films screened across three nights in 2026, including feature-length films for the first time, at NYU's Cantor Film Center.
Panels & Q&As
With award-winning professionals from Gersh, the NBPA, MLB, NBC, FOX Sports, ESPN, and CBS Sports.
Pitch Contest
Shark Tank–style competition, presented with PlayersTV, giving creators direct access to decision-makers. In 2026, $5,000 went toward producing a winning pitch.
Athletics Film Workshops
Two 2026 sessions with NYU Athletics paired student filmmakers with athletes from swimming, track, judo, baseball, basketball, kendo, and squash.
Networking Opportunities
2026 brands included MSG Sports, CBS Sports, Gersh, NBPA, NFL Films, WME, ESPN, Amazon, HBO Sports, and more.
Star Guests
2026 brought out Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Bill Bradley, William "Worldwide Wes" Wesley, and producer Mike Tollin. Past honorees include Ted Lasso's Bill Lawrence.
Brand Activation Opportunities
We work closely with sponsors to customize partnerships that maximize ROI and brand exposure:
Naming & Title Opportunities
- Title Sponsorship
- Naming Rights (Awards, Panels, Campus Events)
Media & Content Integration
- Commercials on SNY Primetime Broadcast
- Promo Videos at Screenings
- Product Placement & Integration
On-Site Brand Presence
- Step & Repeat Logo Placement
- Event Signage & Booths
- Branded Merchandise & Gift Bags
Exclusive Access
- VIP Access to Honorees & Speakers
- Private Networking Events
- Behind-the-Scenes Content Opportunities
Sponsorship Packages
Choose from our flexible sponsorship tiers or work with us to create a custom partnership that meets your specific goals:
Title Sponsor
- Screening, Panel, Pitch Contest, Awards Ceremony, and/or other NYU campus event naming rights
- Minute-long commercial slot on SNY
- Brand visibility on all materials
- Speaking opportunity
- Promo video screened live
- All other perks included
Presenting Sponsor
- Award naming rights
- 30-second SNY commercial
- Access to prior years' archives
- Brand inclusion on official lanyards + speaker gifts bags
- All perks from Supporting Sponsor tier
Supporting Sponsor
- Step & repeat logo placement
- Social media collaboration
- Networking reception access
- Inclusion in SNY TV Special
- Physical signage
- All perks from Community Partner tier
Community Partner
- Social media recognition
- Program recognition
- Website recognition
- Event admission
Our Partners
We're proud to work with organizations that share our commitment to excellence in sports storytelling:
Ready to Partner with Us?
Join North America's largest sports film festival and connect with the next generation of sports media storytellers. Let's create something amazing together.
or write to nyusportsfilmfestival@nyu.edu