We work hard to create accessible platform and proudly showcase independent film to new audiences across overlooked communities.
Becoming a partner with Sunrise Film Festival byr sponsoring or advertising with us, is a great way to benefit from audience exposure and unique opportunities at our festival.
We’ve got some great opportunities to get involved with our 2026 edition 🎥
Sunrise was founded in 2021, and in 2026, we are celebrating 5 incredible years of screening independent film across overlooked communities and supporting underrepresented talent from the industry.
Across the past 5 years, we’ve had thousands of admissions across our annual festivals and year-round activities.
In 2025, 58% of the audience was from the local community in Lowestoft’s district of East Suffolk.
Our Social media has over 8,000 combined followers.
54% of the programme in 2025 was directed by women.
We’ve created a growing and trusted platform for underrepresented filmmakers in the industry.
If you would like to read more widely the impact the festival has on our audiences and community, you can read our 2025 festival report here –Â
Sunrise Film Festival 2025 Report
Whether it’s sponsoring an award or placing an advert in our programme, we’ve got affordable opportunities to get involved and support our festival.
Just some of the benefits of supporting the Sunrise Film Festival include:
If you have any questions regarding supporting Sunrise Film Festival, please don’t hesitate to contact our lead contact for partnerships: Joshua Freemantle
Festival Award Sponsorship for £250 (See Partnership Deck below for details):
