Patrons Circle
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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.
Want to save even more with a two-year membership or want to discuss what Patrons Circle level might work best for you? Please get in touch with us at Patronscircle@tiff.net or by phone at 416-934-3238
Patron Circle Members will enjoy the following benefits:
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| FULL RATE | $2,500 |
$7,000 |
$15,000 |
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| YEAR-ROUND (TIFF LIGHTBOX) | |||||
| Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets per cardholder to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque and Canada's Top Ten screenings† † Cinematheque: two (2) free tickets per TIFF member to year-round, regular-priced TIFF Cinematheque screenings, excluding Festival and special events. See ticket return policy below. | done |
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| Access Members-only events with special guests | done |
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| Access year-round ticket pre-sales at TIFF Lightbox | done |
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| Save up to 50% on tickets to New Releases, subscription series, and special events†† †† Year-Round Ticket Discounts: discount to adult ticket price for screenings of year-round programming at TIFF Lightbox. Excludes select programming at TIFF’s sole discretion and tickets to screenings at the annual Toronto International Film Festival (the “Festival”) | done |
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| Save 40% at concessions and Varda ††† ††† Concessions discounts at TIFF Lightbox: excludes alcoholic beverages | done |
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| Save 15% in person and online at TIFF Shop and up to 30% on Member Savings Days | done |
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| Complimentary regular popcorn on your birthday | done |
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| Members-only newsletter with first looks at events and offers | done |
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| Exclusive access to Varda on Tuesdays for you and a guest | done |
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| Share benefits with another person | done |
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| A minimum tax receipt for a one-year Membership | $1,885 |
$5,670 |
$12,930 |
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| Recognition on tiff.net/thankyou and the digital donor wall | done |
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| Access to regular Patrons Circle-exclusive events | done |
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| Receive invitations to receptions and select private events | done |
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| Dedicated concierge service for year-round ticket purchases | done |
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| Special offers for Festival ticket discounts and complimentary tickets for select screenings | done |
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| Access to dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days by level | August 23 |
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| Complimentary Festival Programme Book per Membership | done |
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| Preview a Festival film and discover buzzworthy recommendations at the Countdown to TIFF pre-Festival event | done |
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| Complimentary access to two Festival Patrons Circle screenings | done |
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| Complimentary access to a dedicated People’s Choice Award screening | done |
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| Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book | done |
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| Complimentary access to Press & Market screenings and Market conference§ § Press and Market access: P&I delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Champion-level TIFF members and above 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 card will be scanned upon entry. | done |
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| Complimentary access to Rush screenings via the public Rush line at all venues (See Rush policy)§§ § For Rush-eligible events and screenings, Rush tickets are subject to availability and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the discretion of venue staff. | done |
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| Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation | Princess of Wales |
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| Invitation to the Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation | done |
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| Personal concierge service for your Festival tickets | done |
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| Festival welcome package couriered to you | done |
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All Patrons Members enjoy the following benefits:
YEAR-ROUND (TIFF LIGHTBOX)
- Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets per cardholder to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque and Canada's Top Ten screenings† † Cinematheque: two (2) free tickets per TIFF member to year-round, regular-priced TIFF Cinematheque screenings, excluding Festival and special events. See ticket return policy below.
- Access Members-only events with special guests
- Access year-round ticket pre-sales at TIFF Lightbox
- Save up to 50% on year-round in-person TIFF screenings and 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 Café-Bar††† ††† Excludes alcoholic beverages
- Save 15% in person and online at TIFF Shop and up to 30% on Member Savings Days
- Complimentary regular popcorn on your birthday
- Members-only newsletter with first looks at events and offers
- Exclusive access to Varda on Tuesdays for you and a guest
- Share benefits with another person
- Recognition on tiff.net/thankyou and the digital donor wall
- Access to regular Patrons Circle-exclusive events
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Special offers for Festival ticket discounts and complimentary tickets for select screenings
- Complimentary Festival Programme Book per Membership
- Preview a Festival film and discover buzzworthy recommendations at the Countdown to TIFF pre-Festival event
- Complimentary access to two Festival Patrons Circles screenings
- Complimentary access to a dedicated People’s Choice Award screening
AND MORE!
$2,500
Year-round at TIFF Lightbox
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $1,885
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Access to dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days by level - August 23
$7,000
Year-round at TIFF Lightbox
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $5,670
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Access to dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days by level - August 22
PLUS
- Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book
- Complimentary access to Press & Market screenings and Market conference § § Press and Market delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons Circle Members 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 not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry.
- Complimentary access to Rush screenings via the public Rush line at all venues (See Rush policy)
- Invitations to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation in the Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre
$15,000
Year-round at TIFF Lightbox
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $12,930
PLUS
- Receive invitations to receptions and select private events
- Dedicated concierge service for year-round ticket purchases
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Access to dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days by level - August 21
- Complimentary access to Press & Market screenings and Market conference § § Press and Market delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons Circle Members 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 not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry.
- Complimentary access to Rush screenings via the public Rush line at all venues (See Rush policy)
- Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation at Roy Thomson Hall
PLUS
- Invitation to the Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation
- Festival welcome package couriered to you
- Personal concierge service for your Festival tickets
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.
TIFF Membership and ticket purchasing is subject to terms and conditions. Visit Terms & Conditions for complete Membership terms and conditions.