Patrons Circle

Patrons Circle

Enjoy the very best of what TIFF has to offer year-round and during the Festival, including exclusive access to events, earlier pre-sales, and dedicated service — all while supporting TIFF with an important donation. Patrons Circle levels include access for you and either a secondary card holder or a guest, and comes with a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.

Patron Circle Members will enjoy the following benefits:

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FULL RATE

$2,500

$7,000

$15,000

YEAR-ROUND (TIFF LIGHTBOX)
Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque and Canada's Top Ten 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

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Stay informed with dedicated Member e-communications, including contests and special offers

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Access exclusive ticket and subscription pre-sales

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Access to Membership-exclusive events with special guests

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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%

Up to 50%

Save at concessions and Varda††† ††† Excludes alcoholic beverages

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Save 15% in-person and online at the TIFF Shop and up to 30% on Member Shopping Days

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Exclusive access to the VARDA Lounge on Tuesdays and during Festival

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Complimentary regular popcorn on your birthday

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Share benefits with another person

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Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount

$1,750

$5,660

$12,710

Recognition on tiff.net/thankyou and the digital donor wall

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Access to Contributor Circle-inclusive special events and screenings

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Access to regular Patrons Circle mixers and socials

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Dedicated concierge service for year-round ticket purchases

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Receive invitations to receptions and select private events

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AT THE FILM FESTIVAL
Special offers for Festival ticket discounts and complimentary tickets for select screenings

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Access to the Insiders’ Event recording

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Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level

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Complimentary Festival Programme Book

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Get a sneak peak of Festival titles at the Members’ Festival Preview event

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Complimentary access to two Festival Patron screenings

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Preview a Festival film hand-picked by Cameron Bailey at the CEO's Choice event

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Discover Festival's buzzworthy titles and hidden gems directly from TIFF's programming team at the Insiders' Event

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Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book

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Complimentary access to the Press & Industry screenings and Industry conference § § Press and Industry delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons will be granted admission on a first-come, first-served basis via their dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line once the P&I line has entered the cinema. Admittance is based on available seats and is not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry.

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Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation

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Receive a Festival welcome package couriered to you

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Invitations to the Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation

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Dedicated concierge service for Festival ticket purchases

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All Patrons Members enjoy the following benefits:

YEAR-ROUND (TIFF LIGHTBOX)

  • Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque and Canada's Top Ten 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
  • Stay informed with dedicated Membership e-communications, including contests and special offers
  • Access exclusive ticket and subscription pre-sales
  • Access to Membership-exclusive events with special guests
  • Save up to 50% 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
  • Save 40% at concessions and Varda††† ††† Excludes alcoholic beverages
  • Save 15% in-person and online at the TIFF Shop and up to 30% on Member Shopping Days
  • Exclusive access to the VARDA Lounge on Tuesdays
  • Complimentary regular popcorn on your birthday
  • Share benefits with another person
  • Recognition on tiff.net/thankyou and the digital donor wall
  • Access to Contributor Circle-inclusive special events and screenings
  • Access to regular Patrons Circle mixers and socials

At the Toronto International Film Festival

  • Special offers for Festival ticket discounts and complimentary tickets for select screenings
  • Access to the Insiders’ Event recording
  • Complimentary Festival Programme Book
  • Get a sneak peak of Festival titles at the Members’ Festival Preview event
  • Complimentary access to two Festival Patron screenings
  • Preview a Festival film hand-picked by Cameron Bailey at the CEO's Choice event
  • Discover Festival's buzzworthy titles and hidden gems directly from TIFF's programming team at the Insiders' Event

AND MORE!

$2,500

Year-round at TIFF Lightbox

  • Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $1,750

At the Toronto International Film Festival

  • Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level

$7,000

Year-round at TIFF Lightbox

  • Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $5,660

At the Toronto International Film Festival

  • Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level

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  • Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book
  • Complimentary access to the Press & Industry screenings and Industry conference § § Press and Industry delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons will be granted admission on a first-come, first-served basis via their dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line once the P&I line has entered the cinema. Admittance is based on available seats and is not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry.
  • Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation at Princess of Wales

$15,000

Year-round at TIFF Lightbox

  • Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $12,710

PLUS

  • Dedicated concierge service for year-round ticket purchases
  • Receive invitations to receptions and select private events

At the Toronto International Film Festival

  • Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level
  • Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book
  • Complimentary access to the Press & Industry screenings and Industry conference § § Press and Industry delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons will be granted admission on a first-come, first-served basis via their dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line once the P&I line has entered the cinema. Admittance is based on available seats and is not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry.
  • Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation at Roy Thomson Hall

PLUS

  • Receive a Festival package couriered to you
  • Invitation to the Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation
  • Dedicated concierge service for Festival ticket purchases

American Friends of TIFF

Live in the United States?

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 subject to change and availability, and determined by Membership level.
Contributor Memberships and above are subject to various levels of tax deductibility. For more information, please contact a Membership representative at 416-599-2033.
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.
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.

In-person benefits such as discounts on tickets and concessions will be subject to availability in accordance with government health and safety measures.
* All benefits subject to change, availability, and determined by Membership level.
* Valid for two (2) tickets per Membership per screening to year-round, regular-priced Cinematheque screenings, excluding Festival and special events.
* Cancellation policy: Unused tickets may be returned online up to 48 hours prior to the screening. A return fee will be applied to each ticket returned within 48 hours of the screening. Unused and unreturned tickets will be charged a No Show Fee of $12, which will be automatically charged to the credit card of the original ticket purchaser on file.
* Members with outstanding cancellation charges of $25 or more may have Membership benefits reduced or revoked.

** Excludes alcoholic beverages.

*** Excludes the duration of the Toronto International Film Festival for Members 365.