Lytham International Film Festival is an award‑winning celebration of global storytelling, emerging talent, and visionary filmmaking. As part of the Lancashire Film Network CIC, we champion film culture, creative opportunity, and community connection across the region - reinvesting everything we do back into education, outreach, and cultural access.

LYIFF has been recognised as:

- Film Festival of the Year at the Manchester & North West Prestige Awards (two years running);

- One of the North West’s leading cultural events, contributing to the region’s growing reputation for film, creativity, and arts innovation;

- A top regional festival, attracting filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals from across the UK and around the world.

Types Of Partnership

Brand Visibility Partnerships
Logo placement, trailer inclusion, on‑screen advertising, printed programme visibility, and digital reach.
Event Partnerships
Align your brand with Opening Night, Closing Night, workshops, masterclasses, or festival awards
Venue Partnerships
Exclusive branding opportunities across our festival venues.
Filmmaker Support Partnerships
Support emerging creatives, first‑time filmmakers, and Rising Star Award recipients.
Community & Education Partnerships
Strengthen local creative pathways and help expand cultural access across Lancashire.

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What Partners Receive

LYIFF provides bespoke sponsor packages designed to expose your brand to key consumer groups, entertainment industry influencers, press, and an audience of filmgoers and filmmakers from all over the world.
Your brand benefits from:

On‑screen advertising
Sponsor signage across venues
Digital and print advertising opportunities
Inclusion in social media marketing
Logo inclusion in the festival trailer
Logo inclusion on the festival website
Logo inclusion on step & repeat
Logo inclusion in festival publications
Printed advertising in the festival programme
Exclusive venue or award sponsorship
Opportunities to attend Opening & Closing Night events
Company trailer played before screenings
Custom hospitality packages
Exposure across multiple Lancashire Film Network social media accounts
Exclusive discounts for multi‑year sponsorships

PARTNERSHIPS

Types Of Partnership

What Partners Receive

Partnership Pack

Explore sponsorship opportunities, festival demographics, audience insights, and sponsor benefits in our interactive Partnership Pack.

2026 Opportunities — Limited Availability

A small number of partnership opportunities remain for the 2026 festival.
These are allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

2027 Partnership Expressions of Interest

We are now accepting expressions of interest for 2027 partnerships.
If you would like to be part of next year’s festival, we welcome early enquiries.

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Our Partners & Sponsors

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PARTNERSHIPS

Types Of Partnership

What Partners Receive

Partnership Pack

Explore sponsorship opportunities, festival demographics, audience insights, and sponsor benefits in our interactive Partnership Pack.

2026 Opportunities — Limited Availability

A small number of partnership opportunities remain for the 2026 festival.These are allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

2027 Partnership Expressions of Interest

We are now accepting expressions of interest for 2027 partnerships.If you would like to be part of next year’s festival, we welcome early enquiries.

Contact Us

Our Partners & Sponsors

Follow Us Today

A small number of partnership opportunities remain for the 2026 festival.
These are allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

We are now accepting expressions of interest for 2027 partnerships.
If you would like to be part of next year’s festival, we welcome early enquiries.