Support Flare

Help us champion creative process

Every contribution helps us provide feedback, resources, and recognition to young video editors who might not otherwise have access. Start with just $10.

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Individual Supporters

Join our community of supporters

Your donation directly funds judge compensation, platform development, and resources for participants. Every dollar makes a difference.

$10+

Individual Supporter

  • Name displayed on our appreciation page
  • Tax-deductible contribution via HCB
  • Direct impact on competition infrastructure
  • Support equity in creative education

$10 minimum for name display. Anonymous donations welcome.

Secure payment via Hack Club Bank

100% goes to the competition

Every dollar funds prizes, participant resources, feedback, and the competition experience. No overhead — just impact.

Organization Partnerships

Partner with Flare

For organizations seeking visibility and alignment with emerging creative talent. All benefits are forms of public acknowledgment.

$500
Community Supporter
  • Name listed on sponsors page
  • Permanent listing on competition archive
  • Social media acknowledgment
$1,000
Program Supporter
  • Logo and name on sponsors page
  • Acknowledgment in winner announcements
  • Permanent archive listing
  • Social media thank you
$2,500
Category Supporter
  • "Category supported by" acknowledgment
  • Logo placement on sponsors page
  • Recognition in winner announcements
  • Post-competition impact summary
Featured
$5,000+
Lead Sponsor
  • "Supported by" on homepage
  • Prominent logo placement
  • Recognition in press materials
  • Event acknowledgment
  • Impact summary with anonymized data

Custom partnership models available. Contact us to discuss.

Why Partner

More than sponsorship

Access to Talent

Connect with high-signal creators evaluated on thinking, not just polish.

Process Focus

We surface creators with strong judgment, iteration habits, and execution discipline.

Values Alignment

Associate your brand with transparency, feedback, and growth.

Flexible Models

Judges, prizes, tooling, mentorship — design a partnership that fits.

Get in Touch

Discuss Partnership Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring, judging, or custom partnerships? Let's talk.

Independence: Sponsorship has no influence on judging. Sponsors have no access to scores, deliberations, or participant information.

This project is fiscally sponsored by HCB, a fiscal sponsorship platform by Hack Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 81-2908499).