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Advertising with DC/DOX puts your brand in front of a community that values authenticity, creativity, and impact.

DC/DOX offers a range of high-impact advertising opportunities designed to engage a vibrant, culturally invested community. Our targeted e-blasts, high-engagement newsletter, and robust social media channels provide year-round access to more than 10,000 subscribers who stay actively connected through timely updates and dynamic content. During the festival, advertisers also benefit from visibility in our collectible festival catalog, distributed widely at venues throughout Washington, DC and referenced by award-winning filmmakers, journalists, sponsors, and attendees long after the event—ensuring both immediate reach and lasting impact.

Dedicated Eblasts

DC/DOX’s dedicated eblasts reach a vibrant and growing community of more than 10,000 subscribers — including documentary filmmakers, industry professionals, film enthusiasts, and engaged supporters. Our sponsored emails consistently generate exceptional engagement, with average open rates around 54%, well above typical industry benchmarks.
  • Dedicated Eblast
    $1000

    Includes boost resend to any unopened emails.

  • Add-On Options
    $150

    Three social media applications of your choice (Instagram Story, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, Twitter/X, or LinkedIn).

Catalog Print Ads

Amplify your brand at DC/DOX by placing an ad in our beautifully designed festival catalogue—a cornerstone resource that audiences, filmmakers, and industry guests rely on throughout the event. This high-visibility guide is read cover-to-cover, making it an ideal place to showcase your brand, project, or organization. With thousands of print copies in circulation and a lasting shelf life beyond the festival dates, catalogue advertising offers a powerful way to deepen your connection with a dedicated documentary community and ensure your message stays in their hands long after closing night.
  • Full Bleed Page

    6.00" x 9.00" Trim, 6.25" x 9.25" Bleed, 5.00"x 8.25" Live

  • Full Page

    5.125" x 8.25"

  • 3/4 Page

    5.125" x 6.18"

  • Half Page

    5.125" x 3.937"

  • Quarter Page

    5.125" x 1.68"

You can amplify your reach with targeted add-ons, including logo placement on our website, branding in our festival trailer (screened before every film), and inclusion on our preferred vendor list, which guests consult for receptions, group dinners, and other festival-related activities.

Print Ads

  • Full Page
    $1000

    Dedicated Full Page, full-color (w/wo bleed) print ad in the festival catalog distributed to all attendees.

  • 3/4 Page
    $875

    3/4 Page, full-color print ad in the festival catalog distributed to all attendees.

  • Half Page
    $750

    Half Page, full-color print ad in the festival catalog distributed to all attendees.

  • Quarter Page
    $500

    Quarter Page, full-color print ad in the festival catalog distributed to all attendees.

Add-ons

  • Website
    +$250

    Logo on website year round.

  • Trailer
    +$250

    Logo on trailer before every screening.

  • Vendor Listing
    +$100

    Promotion on preferred vendor list distributed to attendees to consider for reception/private party rentals.

Package Deals

  • Full + Deal
    $1500

    Full Page print ad on catalog, logo on website year round, logo on trailer before every screening and preferred vendor listing. $1600 value.

  • 3/4 + Deal
    $1375

    3/4 Page print ad on catalog, logo on website year round, logo on trailer before every screening and preferred vendor listing. $1475 value.

  • Half + Deal
    $1250

    Half Page print ad on catalog, logo on website year round, logo on trailer before every screening and preferred vendor listing. $1350 value.

  • Quarter + Deal
    $1000

    Quarter Page print ad on catalog, logo on website year round, logo on trailer before every screening and preferred vendor listing. $1100 value.

Any ad buyer will have the opportunity to place promo materials at our box office during the festival.

Want to know more?

For more information on advertising please contact
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