Reel Connect is offering ad space to all companies interested in attracting filmmakers and filmlovers. The audience we attract is a wide assortment of people looking for alternative and independent, highly creative content. We offer several different types of advertising ranging from standard banners to highly interactive overlays to full site sponsorship.

For an advertising media kit send an inquiry request via e-mail to advertise@reelconnect.com or send us a request via this form.

The only ads, aside from specific sponsorships, are in-stream with the films themselves. This is the most engaging form of advertising available on the web. Every one to two minutes the ad will rotate and a new ad will be displayed. This allows for users to have new advertising options available to them without becoming overwhelming.

If the user clicks on the ad, a new window may be opened to any website desired. Instead of a direct link, an accompanying .swf file may also be opened in the viewing area while the film pauses, allowing you, the advertiser to provide more information to the viewer regarding your product or service.

Below are the ad specifications currently available. Any deviation from these specifications may be discussed with a representative from Reel Connect.

Creative Specifications

4:3 Aspect Ratio Film Ad
Dimensions: 120 pixels x 400 pixels Max file size: 20k for gif/jpeg, 30k for flash Audio and video: Must be user initiated, also must have the option to deactivate the sound once it is initiated
16:9 Aspect Ratio Film Ad
Dimensions: 700 pixels x 50 pixels Max file size: 20k for gif/jpeg, 30k for flash Audio and video: Must be user initiated, also must have the option to deactivate the sound once it is initiated
Interactive Ad
Dimensions: 700 pixels x 450 pixels Audio: Accepted Expected Media: Flash 7 or 8 formats, Flash MX can be used for authoring, but you must publish as Flash 7 or 8 Frame Rate: 20 fps Duration: Up to 30 seconds File Size: 50k maximum Delivery: 1. Export the finished Flash Commercial as Flash 7 or 8 swf. 2. Include all Flash source files. 3. Include all non-standard fonts used in the source. Make sure to include both bitmap and outline fonts for the Mac.
Film Event Site Ad
Dimensions: 198 pixels x 83 pixels Audio: Not Accepted Expected Media: JPG or PNG File Size: 50 KB maximum Content: Only advertisments for independent film events (festivals, screenings, etc.) will be accepted for homepage ads.