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Levels & Pricing for 2022

TIFF Membership is the best film club in the world! Members enjoy in-person benefits at TIFF Bell Lightbox including:

  • New! Free TIFF Cinematheque screenings for Members in 2022*
  • Up to 50% off year-round tickets at TIFF Bell Lightbox
  • Invitations to free Member events and select screenings year-round (by level)
  • Discounts on in-cinema tickets for subscription series such as Reel Talk and Secret Movie Club
  • Access to exclusive pre-sales for tickets to year-round programming, subscription series, and the Festival (by level)
  • 15% off at TIFF Shop and shop.tiff.net
  • Access to the Bell Blue Room Members’ Lounge
  • Discounts at Concessions (by level)
  • Special partner offers in The Weekly newsletter
  • A digital Membership card — available via TIFF Account Manager — to redeem in-person benefits and discounts

Members also enjoy the TIFF experience from home with digital exclusives such as:

  • Complimentary digital access to live In Conversation With... events
  • Access to Virtual Bell Blue Room programming, such as Virtual Member Meet-ups

Memberships are valid for a one-year period, active from the date of purchase until the end of that month the following year. Memberships at the Dual level and above include two (2) cardholders who can separately take advantage of benefits.

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. Visit americanfriendsoftiff.org to make your donation or for more information.


Members 365

Welcome to the best film club in the world. This level is for those who love watching movies at home and at TIFF Bell Lightbox, and want to get Festival tickets before the public. Dual and Dual Senior Memberships include access for up to two (2) adults.

Membership Level Price
Individual $99
Senior
Senior rate Memberships are available to those age 65 and up.
$80
Under 25 $59
Dual $160
Dual Senior $130



Contributors Circle

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.

Level Amount
Contributor $450
(minimum $310 tax receipt)
Ambassador $675
(minimum $535 tax receipt)
Benefactor $1,200
(minimum $1,060 tax receipt)

See full benefits (PDF)



Patrons Circle

Where the love of film meets a love for TIFF. Experience the very best we have to offer year-round and during the Festival, and enjoy 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 include a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.

Level Amount
Bronze $2,000
(minimum $1,770 tax receipt)
Silver $4,000
(minimum $3,610 tax receipt)
Gold $6,000
(minimum $5,380 tax receipt)
Platinum $8,000
(minimum $7,100 tax receipt)
Leadership $12,000
(minimum $10,710 tax receipt)

See Patrons Circle benefits (PDF)

Thinking of upgrading for elevated Festival benefits? Reach out to patronscircle@tiff.net to learn more about the perks of being a Patrons Circle Member — like access to exclusive Festival pre-sales and events!

Sign up today on TIFF Account Manager. Following your purchase, you can take advantage of Membership benefits immediately and will receive a welcome email within a few days.


  • 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.
  • Some Memberships 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.
  • 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 7, 2022; does not include special events
  • * Members with outstanding cancellation charges of $25 or more may have Membership benefits reduced or revoked

Give the gift of TIFF

Buy Gift Membership   Redeem Gift Membership

Starting at $99, TIFF Membership unlocks a world of film, imagination, and learning for an entire year. TIFF Members are part of a vibrant global community of film lovers and support TIFF’s year-round efforts to present the best in Canadian and international cinema.

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Here’s how it works:

  1. Purchase your gift of a TIFF Membership
  2. Within one week, you will receive an email with a voucher you can print for your lucky gift recipient (make sure you’re subscribed to TIFF emails!).
  3. To activate and redeem the gift Membership, all the recipient has to do is fill out this simple form and include the Order ID found on your voucher.

Digital vouchers are sent to the purchaser to keep the gift a surprise. If you require a different arrangement, please contact loyalty@tiff.net within two days of your purchase.

Redeem Gift Membership

Questions? Contact us at loyalty@tiff.net and we'll be happy to help.

*Conditions apply. Visit tiff.net/join to learn more

***Your gift recipient must redeem the Membership within 60 days of your purchase. This deadline for redemption will be included on the gift Membership voucher. If the Membership is unredeemed after the deadline, it will be automatically set up in the purchaser’s name to expire December 31, 2021.

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