Sponsors & Community Partners

2025 Sponsors

Each year, the festival is supported by numerous sponsors and community partners who generously contribute to our mission. Through sponsorships, in-kind donations, catering, event hosting, and perks and discounts for festival pass holders, the Benson community comes alive with collaboration and connection. We are beyond grateful to the sponsors and community partners who support the vision of the Benson Film Festival.

The Benson Film Festival is presented by Authento Creative in collaboration with the Benson Theatre.


Festival Sponsors

Event Sponsors

Maple Street Members

Community Partners

Welcome to the Benson Creative District! This historic neighborhood is known as a creative hub filled with artists, musicians, makers, and educators. The district boasts art galleries, artist studios, music venues, and locally-owned businesses. We encourage you to check out everything Benson has to offer, including perks from our community partners. Thanks to our sponsors and community partners for supporting our mission!

Be sure to show your festival pass to enjoy perks at some of our favorite neighborhood spots!

Perks! Perks! Perks!

Show your festival pass around the neighborhood to enjoy perks from our community partners!

  • B5 Brewing Company: special beer menu

  • Bärchen Beer Garden: $1 off Weihenstephan beers

  • Benson Brewery: 1/2 off a beer or starter item

  • Ceremony: 15% off

  • Krug Park: $1 off drinks

  • Legend Comics & Coffee: special drink menu

  • Shop Five Nine: 15% off

  • St. Andrew’s Pub: $1 off tap beers or tap cocktails

  • Ted & Wally’s Ice Cream: special festival-themed flavors!