// Strategic Partnerships
Partnership
Warsaw Glitch connects cinema, creative technology, and the global creator ecosystem. We partner with brands, institutions, and technology leaders who want to shape the future of entertainment.
4,000+
Expected Attendees
180+
Industry Professionals
30+
Countries
5M+
Media Reach
30+
Panels & Workshops
4 Days
Aug 27–30, 2026
// Why Partner
Why Warsaw Glitch
No Direct Competitor in Central & Eastern Europe
Warsaw Glitch is the first institutional-level festival in the region built at the intersection of AI, cinema, animation, and digital culture. Your brand enters an uncontested category — first-mover advantage with no equivalent event to compete against for audience attention.
A Cross-Industry Audience You Can't Reach Elsewhere
Filmmakers, AI researchers, game developers, TikTok creators, brand strategists, and cultural producers — in one venue, at one event. This audience doesn't gather at traditional film festivals or tech conferences. Warsaw Glitch is where these worlds collide.
International Reach, Local Intensity
Submissions from 30+ countries. Accredited industry professionals including buyers, distributors, and technology executives. Four concentrated days of screenings, panels, workshops, and networking — high-density engagement, not passive attendance.
Three Awards Programmes, One Grand Gala
Golden Glitch (film & animation), Golden Pixel (digital & creators), Animaticon (animation) — 40+ award categories presented during one unified Saturday night ceremony. Red carpet, live performances, international jury. Your brand on the biggest stage of the festival.
Every Attendee Is a Broadcaster
A significant share of the audience are active content creators — from independent filmmakers to influencers with large followings. Content created at Warsaw Glitch is amplified organically across social platforms, generating reach far beyond the physical venue.
Strategic European Positioning
Warsaw is emerging as a key European technology and creative hub. The festival connects global AI companies with European creators, animation studios with game developers, and international brands with the next generation of cultural producers.
// Sponsor Benefits
What Partners Get
Exhibition Booths in Two Zones
Industry Zone (closed, accredited professionals only) for direct engagement with buyers, distributors, and executives. Open Zone (public) for high foot traffic and consumer-facing activations. Product launches, live demos, interactive installations. Both zones operate across all four festival days.
Branded Workshops & Keynote Slots
Host a dedicated session in the festival programme. Present your technology, methodology, or product to filmmakers, creators, and decision-makers. Promoted across all festival channels and listed in the official programme alongside industry-leading speakers.
Award Category Naming Rights
"The [Brand] Award for Best Music Video" — direct association with creative excellence. Sponsor-nameable categories available across the Golden Pixel Awards programme. Your brand presented on stage during the Grand Gala ceremony to the full festival audience.
Grand Gala & VIP Access
Red carpet arrivals, reserved seating at the Grand Gala, VIP Industry Dinner with jury, laureates, and festival leadership. Curated networking with international guests. The single highest-profile event of the festival — one night, all awards, full industry attendance.
Creative Partner & Talent Network
Invite your artists, technologists, or collaborators as Creative Partners — full accreditation, Industry Zone access, workshop participation, and networking passes. Access our managed network of cosplayers, brand ambassadors, and influencers to staff your activations.
Media, Press & Social Amplification
Logo placement across all festival materials — digital, print, venue signage. Press release distribution to national and international media. Dedicated social media posts, interview slots, and a post-event brand impact report with verified metrics.
IP Market & Pitching Sessions
Access to the Industry Zone's IP Market — where scripts, animation IPs, game adaptations, and content licenses are traded. Structured pitching sessions with investor panels. Speed meetings with producers and distributors in a curated, high-impact environment.
Open Zone Activations
Competitions, gaming tournaments, product giveaways, and interactive experiences in the public-facing Open Zone. Cosplayer meet-and-greets, live streaming setups, merch pop-ups, and community workshops. Designed for high engagement and organic social amplification.
// Sponsorship Tiers
Five Levels of Partnership
Each tier is designed to match your brand's ambition and desired level of festival integration. Full details, pricing, and custom packages are available in the Partnership Deck.
Diamond
Warsaw Glitch Awards Partner
Platinum
District Partner
Gold
Strategic Partner
Silver
Supporting Partner
Bronze
Community Partner
Custom Packages
All tiers are fully customizable. We create bespoke packages tailored to your brand objectives.
For Sponsors, Investors & Institutions
Access the Full Deck
The complete partnership deck includes tier pricing, sponsorship architecture, financials, media reach strategy, and the 2026–2030 strategic vision.