For film lovers who want to support TIFF with a charitable contribution, experience special events, and get earlier access to Festival tickets. All Contributors Circle levels include access for up to two (2) cardholders and a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.
As of May 1, we will relaunch Contributors Circle with two levels: Contributor and Sustainer.
Contributor Memberships will receive the new additional benefits available as of May 1 through until your current expiry.
Ambassador Memberships will automatically be upgraded to the new Sustainer level through until your current expiry, with all the benefits of this level available to you as of May 1.
Benefactor Memberships are off-sale as of March 31.
Join or renew your Contributor ($450) or Ambassador ($650) Membership by April 21 to lock in at the current rate before prices increase!
As of May 1, Contributors Circle Members will enjoy the following benefits and updated price points:
| Empty Table Header | Contributor |
Sustainer |
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| FULL RATE | $500 |
$1,000 |
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| YEAR-ROUND (TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX) | |||
| Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque screenings † † Includes up to two free tickets to year-round, regular-priced Cinematheque screenings, excluding Festival and special events. Unused tickets will be charged a Cancellation Fee of $9.75, which will be automatically charged to the credit card on file. Members with outstanding cancellation charges of $25 or more may have Membership benefits reduced or revoked | done |
done |
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| Stay informed with dedicated Member e-communications, including contests and special offers | done |
done |
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| Access exclusive ticket and subscription pre-sales | done |
done |
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| Access to Membership-exclusive events with special guests | done |
done |
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| Save on tickets to New Releases, subscription series, and special events†† †† Excludes select programming. Screening discount applies to Adult ticket price. Number of eligible Membership-priced tickets based on level | Up to 50% |
Up to 50% |
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| Save at concessions††† ††† Excludes alcoholic beverages | 40% |
40% |
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| Save 15% in-person and online at the TIFF Shop and up to 30% on Member Shopping Days | done |
done |
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| Membership-exclusive access to the TIFF's Lounge †††† †††† TIFF’s lounge is located on the 4th Floor in the Film Reference Library and hours are Friday: 5pm–9pm | Saturday–Sunday: 12pm–8pm. Hours, location, and offerings are subject to change |
done |
done |
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| Complimentary regular popcorn on your birthday | done |
done |
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| Share benefits with another person | done |
done |
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| Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount | $265 |
$765 |
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| Recognition on tiff.net/thankyou and the digital donor wall | done |
done |
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| Access to Contributor Circle-inclusive special events and screenings | done |
done |
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| AT THE FILM FESTIVAL | |||
| Special offers for Festival ticket discounts and complimentary tickets for select screenings | done |
done |
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| Access to the Insiders’ Event recording | done |
done |
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| Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level | done |
done |
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| Complimentary Festival Programme Book | done |
done |
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| Get a sneak peak of Festival titles at the Members’ Festival Preview event | done |
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All Contributors Members enjoy the following benefits:
YEAR-ROUND (TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX)
At the Toronto International Film Festival
AND MORE!
$500
Year-round at TIFF BEll Lightbox
At the Toronto International Film Festival
$1000
Year-round at TIFF BEll Lightbox
At the Toronto International Film Festival
PLUS
You can receive a US tax receipt for IRS purposes by directing your donation or the charitable portion of your TIFF Membership to American Friends of TIFF, an independent 501(c)(3) organization that supports the work of TIFF.
Above prices are in CAD.
Tax receipt amounts will be assessed and adjusted as necessary to compensate for any benefits lost as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.
All benefits are subject to change and availability, and are determined by Membership level.
Charitable Registration #11930 4541 RR0001.
Benefits and prices are subject to change without notice. Some restrictions apply.
^ Discounts for Seniors and Under 25 are available, please visit TIFF.net/join for more information.
* All benefits subject to change, availability, and determined by Membership level.
In-person benefits such as discounts on tickets and concessions will be subject to availability in accordance with government health and safety measures.
Memberships are non-refundable.
TIFF reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse or revoke Membership, suspend Membership privileges, and/or deny admission for inappropriate conduct, and to do so without refund. Offending behaviour includes, but is not limited to: disorderly conduct, disruptive behaviour, persistent disregard of TIFF Rules and Regulations, and default in payment of Membership fees.
* Cancellation policy: no-shows must pay a standard $9.75 ticket fee for unused tickets, which will automatically be charged to the credit card on file.
* Valid for two (2) tickets per Membership per screening for regular-price Cinematheque screenings, starting January 6, 2023; does not include special events.
* Members with outstanding cancellation charges of $25 or more may have Membership benefits reduced or revoked.
