GOLD SPONSORS:

From Boston to Beijing, from Montreal to Moscow, Coca-Cola, more than any other consumer product, has brought pleasure to thirsty consumers around the globe. For more than 115 years, Coca-Cola has created a special moment of pleasure for over one billion people every day. Through more than a century of change, Coca-Cola remains a timeless symbol of quality refreshment. Visit us at www.coca-cola.com today.

Fandango, the nation’s largest movie ticketing service, sells tickets to approximately 15,000 screens and 1,300 theaters. One of the Web’s top movie destinations (according to Nielsen//NetRatings), Fandango entertains and informs moviegoers with reviews, commentary and trailers, and offers the ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and buy tickets up to 45 days in advance. Fandango is available at www.fandango.com, 1-800-FANDANGO and via your wireless mobile device at mobile.fandango.com.

Heineken is a staunch supporter of the independent film industry and deeply committed to empowering independent filmmakers to bring movie lovers innovative experiences. Support includes grants for promising filmmakers, NYU/USC graduate partnerships, Film Festival sponsorships, the new Heineken Red Star Award, A&E and IFC partnerships and presence in Feature films. Visit us at www.heineken.com.

2008 MAJOR SPONSORS:

Thursday Lunch

The Marketing Store is a global agency with eleven offices across the world. The Marketing Store has been in existence for over 20 years and is now one of the largest privately owned marketing networks in the world. The Marketing Store brings the spirit of brands to life. Visit us at www.tmsw.com.

Thursday Night Dinner

General Growth Properties has been reinventing, reinvigorating, and revitalizing the shopping center industry for the past 50 years. As the country's premier shopping center owner, developer and manager, GGP owns more than 200 shopping centers in 44 states, 75 of which are in the country’s top markets. GGP’s VISION is People Creating Special Places and Experiences. We are committed to giving our shoppers and retailers a total shopping and entertainment destination. Visit us at www.ggp.com.

Friday Lunch

Alcone Marketing Group is the pioneer of Consumer Activation,™ the science of understanding a specific consumer group on an extraordinarily deep level to better connect them to our clients’ brands. Our expertise includes experiential marketing, promotion, mobile/3rd screen, interactive, shopper marketing and Hispanic thought-leadership for clients including Unilever, Conagra, Heineken and Hasbro. Visit us at www.alconemarketing.com.

Friday Reception

The Regan Group is a project-based marketing, promotions and fulfillment agency entrenched in the Entertainment Industry. We develop customized programs tailored to deliver our clients’ objectives. We excel at creating and executing strategic marketing campaigns and fulfillment programs which deliver measurable results and peace of mind for our clients. Our clients, Fortune 500 companies, respect us for being resourceful, responsive and consistently stretching their marketing dollars while firmly establishing their brands in the marketplace. Visit us at www.theregangroup.com.

Saturday's Group Activity

Once again, our Saturday Special Session will be sponsored by our friends at Evian. For information on Evian, visit www.evian.com.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS: