Sponsor directory

From §15 — A/B/C/L tiers with contacts, asks, and email template refs for Hammer marathon outreach.

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Tier	#	Sponsor	Why / notes	Contact	Ask	Template
A	A1	Severin Films	Sangster Directs Hammer 4K box includes Horror of Frankenstein and Lust for a Vampire ([Macabre Daily](https://www.macabredaily.com/articles/cc-sangsterhammer-sf4k826))	PR and marketing: PR@severin-films.com. Wholesale and theatrical: nicole@severin-films.com ([Severin](https://severinfilms.com/pages/contact))	Box sets for a raffle, a lobby sales table at wholesale, a pre-show trailer, social co-promotion, cash presenting sponsorship	18.1
A	A2	Kino Lorber (KL Studio Classics)	Scars of Dracula 4K UHD released Dec 16, 2025 ([Blu-ray.com](https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Scars-of-Dracula-4K-Blu-ray/369152/))	Contact form, or 212.629.6880. Their page lists no department emails ([Kino Lorber](https://kinolorber.com/contact))	Discs for a giveaway, a lobby slide, social share	18.2
A	A3	Shout! Studios / Scream Factory	US Blu-rays of Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde, To the Devil a Daughter, Lust, and Scars	info@shoutfactory.com ([Shout! TV policy](https://www.shout-tv.com/privacy-policy))	Catalog discs, merch, social share	18.2
A	A4	StudioCanal (via Rialto Pictures in the US)	Rights owner. New 4K releases of Blood from the Mummy's Tomb ([Fetch PR](https://media.fetch.fm/studio-canal/studio-canal-blood-from-the-mummys-tomb/)) and Horror of Frankenstein ([Blu-ray.com](https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=37233))	Ask Rialto at bookings@rialtopictures.com ([Rialto](https://www.rialtopictures.com/contact))	Approved key art, trailers, stills, permission to use official imagery	Add to licensing email
A	A5	Hammer Films (John Gore Studios)	Brand owner. John Gore bought Hammer in late 2023 ([Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/john-gore-studios-acquires-woman-in-black-author-works-1236907333/)). Hammer sells its films and merch online ([Hammer Films shop](https://hammerfilms.com/products/scars-of-dracula))	support@hammerfilms.com, 16 Soho Square, London ([Hammer Films](https://hammerfilms.com/policies/terms-of-service))	Social share, merch for raffle, a recorded welcome message, endorsement	18.3
A	A6	Synapse Films	Twins of Evil Blu-ray ([Synapse](https://synapsefilms.com/collections/synapse-films?page=5)). Only if you swap that film in	orders@synapse-films.com, (734) 494-3502 ([Synapse](https://synapsefilms.com/pages/contact))	Discs for a giveaway	18.2
A	A7	American Genre Film Archive (AGFA)	Nonprofit genre archive and distributor. Books Shout! titles theatrically ([IndieWire](https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/american-genre-film-archive-shout-factory-theatrical-distribution-1202059216/))	booking@americangenrefilm.com ([AGFA](https://www.americangenrefilm.com/theatrical-film-catalog/))	Co-presenter credit, promotion to their exhibitor network	18.8
A	A8	Rialto Pictures	Your licensor. Already supplied restorations for an Alamo Hammer program ([Alamo](https://drafthouse.com/program/hammer-horror))	bookings@rialtopictures.com	Promotional materials, a mention in Rialto's play dates listing	In licensing email
B	B1	FANGORIA	Sells web, social, podcast, sponsored-article, magazine, and newsletter placements ([FANGORIA](https://pages.fangoria.com/advertise/))	Advertise page. A post by owner Tara Ansley lists info@fangoria.com and Tara@fangoria.com for partnerships ([LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/taraansley_fangoria-horrorcollaboration-brandpartnership-activity-7141112770443337729-idnZ))	Media partnership (trade passes for a newsletter listing)	18.4
B	B2	Rue Morgue	Long-running horror culture magazine with an advertising and promotions desk ([Rue Morgue](https://rue-morgue.com/advertise-with-us/))	info@rue-morgue.com. Events and licensing: Rodrigo Gudiño ([Rue Morgue](https://rue-morgue.com/contact-us/))	Event listing, a contest giveaway, media partner logo	18.4
B	B3	Bloody Disgusting / BloodyFM	Its Horror Queers podcast has covered Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde ([Bloody Disgusting](https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3602425/horror-queers-dr-jekyll-sister-hyde/))	Via the BloodyFM network page ([BloodyFM](https://podcasts.bloody-disgusting.com/podcasts/horror-queers/))	Event coverage, podcast mention	18.4 / 18.5
B	B4	Shudder (AMC Networks)	Ran a nationwide "Shudder 10 Screening Series" tour for its 10th anniversary ([The Futon Critic](http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2025/03/31/shudder-marks-its-10-year-anniversary-with-year-long-celebration-of-killer-films-and-series-special-fan-events-nationwide-screening-tour-customized-merch-and-more-61213/20250331amc01/))	No public sponsorship address found. Go through AMC Networks marketing on LinkedIn	Trial codes as a giveaway, cash sponsorship (reach)	18.4
B	B5	Screambox (Cineverse)	Horror streamer actively making distribution partnerships ([Media Play News](https://www.mediaplaynews.com/cineverse-partners-with-directv-for-screambox-dove-channel-svod-service/))	Cineverse marketing (no public address found)	Trial codes, sponsorship	18.4
B	B6	Fright-Rags	Horror apparel brand since 2003 ([Fright-Rags](https://www.fright-rags.com/))	Via site; Rochester, NY, (585) 730-8280 ([ZoomInfo](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/fright-rags-inc/348508044))	Shirts for raffle and volunteer crew, cash sponsorship	18.6
B	B7	Waxwork Records	Horror soundtrack vinyl label, New Orleans ([Waxwork](https://waxworkrecords.com/))	Via site or @waxworkrecords ([X](https://x.com/waxworkrecords))	Vinyl for a raffle, between-film music playlist credit	18.6
B	B8	Mondo (Funko subsidiary)	Posters, soundtracks, and collectibles for film fans ([Mondo](https://mondoshop.com/pages/about), [Nasdaq](https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/legendary-entertainment-and-mondo-celebrate-10th-anniversary-monsterverse-exclusive))	Press via Fons PR; other inquiries via the contact page ([Mondo](https://mondoshop.com/pages/press))	Poster for raffle (reach)	18.6
B	B9	Vinegar Syndrome	Boutique cult label. General contact listed on its help center ([Vinegar Syndrome](https://support.vinegarsyndrome.com/en-US/contact-information-247611))	Help-center contact page	Discs for raffle, lobby table	18.2
B	B10	Arrow Video	Cult and horror label ([Arrow](https://www.arrowvideo.com/c/about-us/))	Via site	Discs for raffle	18.2
B	B11	Trailers From Hell	Reviews these exact Hammer discs, including Lust and the Scars 4K ([Trailers From Hell](https://trailersfromhell.com/scars-of-dracula-4k/))	Via site or @TrailersFromHel ([X](https://x.com/TrailersFromHel))	Event mention, a pre-show trailer commentary	18.4
C	C1	Svengoolie (MeTV)	Aired Blood from the Mummy's Tomb nationally in January 2026 ([Silver Screen Reflections](https://silverscreenreflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/svengoolie-to-present-his-big-coast-to-coast-premiere-of-blood-from-the-mummys-tomb-1971-svens-first-2026-feature-this-sat-on-me-tv/)). Makes few public appearances a year ([Chicago Fun](https://www.chicagofun.com/svengoolie-visits-volo-museum/)). Guest of honor only if a sponsor covers the cost.
C	C2	Trick or Treat Studios	Makes officially licensed The Purge masks for Universal ([Theatre Garage](https://www.theatregarage.ca/product/anarchy-god-mask-the-purge/)). Use this for the Blumhouse program.
C	C3	Spirit Halloween	Its community giving runs through the Spirit of Children hospital program ([Spirit Halloween](https://www.spirithalloween.com/content.jsp?pageName=SocFAQ)). Ask a local store manager for in-kind items only. Low odds of cash.
C	C4	Shock Waves podcast (Blumhouse + FANGORIA)	A Blumhouse-and-FANGORIA podcast ([Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shock-waves/id1109880594)). This is your doorway to Blumhouse marketing for the Blumhouse program.
C	✕	Little Shoppe of Horrors	The leading Hammer journal published its final issue, #53, in 2026 ([Hitless Wonder](http://dandayjr35.blogspot.com/2026/08/), [Kitley's Krypt](https://kitleyskrypt.com/tag/bruce-g-hallenbeck/)). Don't pitch it.
L	L1	Carolina Theatre of Durham	Hosts the 27th-year Nevermore horror, gothic and fantasy festival plus Retro film series. A venue and co-presenter with a horror audience ([Carolina Theatre](https://carolinatheatre.org/festival/nevermore-film-festival/), [Retro Film Series](https://carolinatheatre.org/series/retro-film-series/))	Programming Chair: Stacey Bell. (919) 560-3030 ([Carolina Theatre](https://carolinatheatre.org/festival/nevermore-film-festival/))
L	L2	VisArt Video (Charlotte)	501(c)(3) with 50,000+ titles, an event space, and community screenings followed by discussions. A co-presenter and nonprofit partner ([VisArt](https://visartvideo.org/))	3104 Eastway Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205 ([VisArt](https://visartvideo.org/))
L	L3	Mad Monster Party Carolina	Horror convention, Feb 26–28, 2027, Embassy Suites, Concord, NC ([Mad Monster](https://madmonster.com/carolina-2027/))	Ask for a flyer table or cross-promotion; time your on-sale around it
L	L4	Ultimate Comics (Durham / Cary / Raleigh)	Hosts in-store fan events ([Ultimate Comics](https://ultimatecomics.com/events/))	ultimatecomicsonline@gmail.com, 919-377-8778 ([Ultimate Comics](https://ultimatecomics.com/organizer/ultimate-comics/))
L	L5	NC Arts Council	Project Support grants for organizations presenting arts programs ([NC Arts Council](https://www.ncarts.org/grants-resources/grants-dashboard/project-support-grants))	Needs a nonprofit or fiscal sponsor. Plan for the next cycle
L	L6	Durham Arts Council	Catalyst grants for first-time applicants ([DAC](https://durhamarts.org/catalyst-grants/)) and an Emerging Artists project grant ([DAC Submittable](https://durhamartscouncil.submittable.com/submit))	Apply via Submittable
L	L7	United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County	County grants and a sponsor program ([United Arts](https://unitedarts.org/support/))	Via site
L	L8	Local business categories	Breweries and taprooms, pizza and late-night food, record stores, tattoo studios, vintage and oddities shops, escape rooms, haunted attractions, and independent bookstores with horror sections	Walk in with the one-pager (Section 17)