2. About AfterDark
AfterDark CATV PROductions, Inc. is a New York-based
nonprofit multimedia organization that specializes in social
marketing, issue advertising and public affairs programming.
It is representative of a growing trend in the alternative media
to lend itself as a vehicle for the not-for-profit sector,
community organizers and activists to raise progressive social
consciousness.
Its mission is to provide broad exposure and promotion of
diverse local arts talent, entrepreneurs and community
resources via pre-recorded shows and live events on television
and the internet.
3. AfterDark PROduction Highlights
AfterDark projects expose viewers to people they would never
meet, to cultures they might never understand and to issues they
have yet to consider.
A.C.E.S. (Arts, Culture, Entrepreneurs – Education, & Services) Talk show
featuring local talent, social resources, and businesses.
REBEL MEDIA A news-magazine TV series that offers a local perspective
on global news, current events and culture, presenting viewpoints seldom
covered in U.S. media.
NOCHES DEL CAFE Series highlights of El Barrio/East Harlem
emerging progressive night life.
DOCUMENTARIES: “En el Vientre del Monstruo” (In the Belly of the
Beast) ; “Hope Community Memoirs”; “ArtSpace 109”
4. AfterDark PRO Events
International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival
Violence Intervention Program (VIP) Gala
Washington Community Improvement Council (WCIC) Fathers Day
Neighborhood Picnic
Bronx Fathers Taking Action 1st Anniversary
6. NEW COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE
The 2nd Annual HERspanic Achievement Celebration will be held at
the CRYSTAL BALLROOM in the TAINO TOWER Complex in
El Barrio and will include: dance, music, singing, comedy and
poetry.
Attending patrons will present an award to HERspanic they choose
in recognition of the importance in a presenter's personal life.
The event, its performances, presentations, and testimonials will be
recorded and presented on television and the web in a series
promoting the Arts and Culture, local talents and resources.
Sponsorships are available from $250 to $10,000.
7. NEW COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE
Patrons can honor a Latina (HERspanic) in their lives through the
purchase of a plaque in their name.
The price of the plaque admits two (2) people to the event, the
presenter and the honoree.
The honoree has to be a Latina (a HERspanic woman), not the
presenter.
Other non-presenting guest are welcome to attend. They pay a
different admission price to the event.
The goal to to honor HERspanic women and gather event footage
to promote the event as a part of a televised series.
8. NEW COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE
Recognizing the importance that Arts & Culture can play as
an engine for the economic development and growth in
Inner-City neighborhoods, AfterDark has created a new TV
series to help promote the emerging progressive social night
life of communities.
NOCHES DEL CAFÉ
A new entertainment vehicle that
tours neighborhoods in search of
exciting venues somewhat off the
beaten path. It promotes local
businesses and showcases a wide
range of talent.
9. New Communities Initiative:
Noches del Café
Slated for the series:
Local businesses
Local eateries
Arts & Culture: Yerbabuena, Julia de Burgos
Latino Cultural Center, Alma Moyo, East Harlem
Café, Boys & Girls Harbor for the Performing Arts
Profiles of Community Leaders: Yolanda
Sanchez, Grace Perez, Nelson Garcia, Vito
Marcantonio,
Jose Serrano, Jr., Melissa Viverito, Adam Clayton
Powell IV
Events: HERspanic Celebration Show, 116th Street
Festival, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival
10. HERspanic Funding Needs
The aim is to develop a high quality production to air on public
access and also meet the requirements to air on PBS and other
cable networks. Funding will allow the hiring of experienced
crew and talent and the use of professional post-production
and finishing.
HERspanic Achievement Celebration
Production Budget: $65,000
Additional Needs: Introductions to potential corporate and small
business sponsors.
The more corporate support received, the more affordable the
admission price to the public.
We aim to set our admission price by March 15th.
11. HERspanic Achievement Celebration
Sponsorship Levels
Noted as presenter of event.
Full page ad placement in event journal
Speaker's appearance on stage
Presentation of a plaque in recognition of your company/
organization's support.
Logo and company name on event red carpet photo-op backdrop and
all marketing materials.
Exhibitor's table
Recognition for your support in the televised series.
16 pairs (32 tickets) to the event.
$10,000
12. HERspanic Achievement Celebration
Sponsorship Levels
Presentation of a award in recognition of your company/
organization's support.
Half page ad placement in event journal.
Logo and company name on all marketing materials.
Exhibitor's table
Recognition for your support in the televised series.
10 pairs (20 tickets) to event.
$5,000
13. HERspanic Achievement Celebration
Sponsorship Levels
Logo and company name on all marketing materials.
Quarter page ad placement in event journal
Exhibitor's table
Mention for your support in the televised series.
6 pairs (12 tickets) to event.
$2,500
14. HERspanic Achievement Celebration
Sponsorship Levels
Logo and company name on all marketing materials.
Eighth of a page ad placement in event journal.
Exhibitor's table
Listing for your support in the televised series.
3 pairs (6 tickets) to event.
$1,000
15. HERspanic Achievement Celebration
Sponsorship Levels
Logo and company name on all marketing materials.
Business card ad placement in event journal.
Exhibitor's table
Listing for your support in the televised series.
Two pairs (4 tickets) to event.
$500
16. HERspanic Achievement Celebration
Sponsorship Levels
Company listing in event journal.
Exhibitor's table
Listing for your support in the televised series.
One pairs (2 tickets) to event.
$250
17. a media venue for :
PROGRESSIVE
SOCIAL
CONCIOUSNESS
AfterDark CATV PROductions, Inc.
is a non-profit New York-based 501(c)(3) organization .
Our programming is inclusive, bilingual and multicultural.
Contact: Felix Leo Campos, President,
afterdarkcatvpro@yahoo.com
646 546 1901
