Monthly Sponsorship Availability
Each month, only one primary sponsor is featured across the site. That sponsor gets the focus and doesn’t compete with other brands in the same period.
- January 2026: Available
- February 2026: Available
- March 2026: Available
- April 2026: Available
- May 2026: Available
- June 2026: Available
- July 2026: Available
- August 2026: Available
- September 2026: Available
- October 2026: Available
- November 2026: Available
- December 2026: Available
Pricing
Sponsored Post – $30
- One sponsored post featuring your product, service, or tool
Monthly Banner Placement – $60
- Banner placement on the site for the entire month
- Linked directly to your site, landing page, or product
You have them as separate options or bundle them, e.g.:
Full Sponsor Package: Sponsored Post + Banner – $75
What a Monthly Sponsor Gets
1. Exclusive Monthly Sponsor Slot
Only one main sponsor per month. You’re not buried in a wall of logos.
2. Sponsored Post
A dedicated article on HowToFilmSchool that:
- Introduces your brand/product
- Explains what problem it solves for filmmakers or crew
- Highlights key features and benefits
- Links out to your site or landing page
- Can include an exclusive offer/discount for HTFS readers (if you provide one)
The post stays up permanently.
3. Banner Ad for the Entire Month
A banner (you supply the creative, we supply the specs) will run for the full month in a prominent slot.
- Linked to your site, store, or campaign page
- Simple, clean integration — not spammy
4. Email & Social Mention
During your sponsored month, you’ll also get:
- A Sponsor Spotlight mention in the HTFS mailing list
- One Instagram shout-out (story or post, depending on fit)
- One tweet/X post
Who You’re Reaching
The HowToFilmSchool audience includes:
- Film school students and recent grads
- Emerging cinematographers
- Assistant Directors, Production Managers and Producers
- Grips, electrics, and other below-the-line crew
- Freelancers and videographers upgrading their skills
- Educators and film programs looking for resources
- DIY filmmakers who buy gear, tools, and courses
In other words: people who spend real money on film gear, software, learning resources, and workflow tools.
What We Will and Won’t Promote
Good fits:
- Camera, grip, and lighting gear
- Bags, cases, carts, on-set tools
- Software for scheduling, budgeting, shot listing, call sheets, etc.
- Online courses, workshops, and training platforms
- Film-school alternatives and educational resources
- Storage, backup, and workflow tools for production/post
Bad fits:
- Gambling, casinos, payday loans
- Crypto/NFT/“get rich fast”
- Obvious low-quality dropshipping products
- Anything that doesn’t actually help filmmakers work better or safer
If your product isn’t a genuine benefit to filmmakers or crew, it doesn’t belong here.
How to Book a Sponsorship
To book a month or ask about availability:
In your message, include:
- Your company name
- Your product/service
- Which month(s) you’re interested in
- Whether you want Sponsored Post, Banner, or Full Package
We’ll reply with availability, simple guidelines, and next steps.