Project assessment
A review of the story, team, rights, audience and funding needs to decide whether sponsorship representation is a realistic fit.
Documentary funding through partnerships & sponsorships
It takes talent to imagine a film. It takes just as much to make it real.
We help documentary filmmakers and production companies seek funding through brand partnerships and sponsorships.
For selected projects, we can also serve as executive producers.
Documentary filmNature & explorationScience & innovationCulture & societySport & adventure
For producers & filmmakers
Your story has a vision. Let’s find who shares it.
We translate your documentary’s value into a clear proposition for brands and work on sponsor outreach, from strategy to negotiation.
- Positioning and sponsorship materials
- Research and tailored brand outreach
- Negotiation support and progress reporting
For brands & organisations
Become part of a story that connects with your world.
We look for connections between your brand’s goals and documentary projects with relevant audiences. Each partnership respects the film’s identity.
- Projects aligned with your themes and values
- Clear visibility and activation opportunities
- Rights and commitments agreed in advance
Services & Deliverables
What we do. What you receive.
A defined sponsorship assignment, from evaluating the opportunity to supporting partner conversations.
Sponsorship strategy
A written proposition defining the documentary’s relevance to brands, priority sectors and potential partnership opportunities.
Partner research
A prioritised shortlist of prospective brands, with the rationale for each match and relevant contact roles where identified.
Tailored proposals
Sponsorship messaging and proposals built from your approved project materials, with contributions, benefits and rights clearly distinguished.
Outreach & follow-up
Targeted approaches to agreed prospects, follow-up and a record of responses, open conversations and next actions.
Reporting & negotiation support
Progress updates and support in clarifying prospective partners’ interests, contributions and proposed terms. Final commitments remain subject to your approval.
Agreed before we begin
Evaluation comes first. For accepted projects, the proposal and contract define the deliverables, outreach scope, reporting schedule and responsibilities before representation starts. The initial engagement is four months; sponsorship decisions may take longer, and funding is not guaranteed.
Submit your documentary for review ↗Our process
Four steps to working together.
Careful selection. Tailored proposals. Consistent follow-through.
Evaluation
Submit your project for an initial review.
Strategy & proposal
Agree the scope and sign before work begins.
Partner outreach
Receive updates as partner conversations develop.
Negotiation & follow-through
Review and approve any proposed commitments.
A transparent model
Defined work. Aligned interests.
Representation starts only after a favorable evaluation and a signed proposal and contract.
Request an evaluationFixed fee
Agreed on a project-by-project basis
The fixed fee is negotiated based on the project’s scale, stage of development and scope of representation.5–10%
Success commission, depending on the project
On attributable funds actually received, as defined in the contract.Engagement does not guarantee funding. Scope, terms and applicable taxes are detailed in the proposal.
Who We Are
A producer’s perspective on finding partners.
José Luis GómezProject lead · Producer & writer
Kursaal Partners is led by José Luis Gómez, whose career spans business management and international work, supported by studies in law and business administration (MBA).
The experience behind the idea
A passion for exploration, adventure sports and skiing informs his documentary work, including HELIOS, a documentary feature in development.
Kursaal grew out of his first-hand experience seeking funding and partners for HELIOS: identifying suitable brands, reaching decision-makers and developing proposals that connect a film’s vision with a partner’s interests. That experience shapes Kursaal’s approach to supporting documentary filmmakers and production companies.
HELIOS
- Status
- In development
- Production budget
- USD 7M
Formats: IMAX and streaming.
Explore HELIOS · Project website ↗
A focused, personal approach
Our focus is documentary sponsorship and brand partnerships, with a particular interest in projects seeking connections across Europe, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Each assignment starts with the film itself: its story, audience, production needs and editorial boundaries.
Tell us about your project ↗The next story starts here
What story do you want to make possible?
Submit my documentaryAn initial introduction. The start of a conversation.