“Sugar Dumlpin” addresses themes of food and culture, family, mental health and the impact of dementia, offering a unique opportunity for meaningful partnerships with educational institutions, non-profit organizations, corporate entities, and the film industry.
Educational Institutions
Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with colleges and universities to include "Sugar Dumplin’" in courses related to film studies, psychology, cultural studies, and healthcare. The film can be used as a tool for discussions, essays, and projects.
Workshops and Screenings: Organize workshops and screenings for students to foster an understanding of dementia and its cultural implications, followed by discussions or Q&A sessions with the filmmakers.
Non-Profit Organizations
Awareness Campaigns: Partner with non-profits focused on dementia and elderly care to use the film as a centrepiece for awareness campaigns, fundraising events, and community outreach programs.
DEI Development: Based on the film’s themes, create educational and support materials that can be distributed through non-profits to those impacted by dementia.
Corporate Partnerships
Sponsorship and Branding: Engage corporations as sponsors for our 2025 film festival run, screenings, and promotional events. In return, partners can build brand awareness be featured in the film’s credits, marketing materials, and at public screenings.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Collaborate with companies to integrate the film into their CSR initiatives, particularly those focused on health, wellness, and community engagement, by hosting employee screenings or supporting related causes. For example, you can host a benefits day for your employees to support your aging parents and you.
Film Industry
Distribution and Promotion: Partner with film distributors, festivals, and streaming platforms to maximize the reach of "Sugar Dumplin’" and ensure it reaches a broad audience by utilizing their social media platforms.
Industry Panels and Discussions: Work with film industry professionals to host panels, discussions, and workshops that explore the film’s themes, the creative process, and the role of cinema in social impact.
