We rely on the support of our Members to continue our charitable mission to transform the way people see the world through film. Even when TIFF Bell Lightbox is temporarily closed for year-round screenings, we continue to offer exciting ways to keep Members engaged through exclusive online content — both throughout the year and during the Toronto International Film Festival.
Members looking to renew or non-Members looking to join TIFF Membership can review Membership levels, pricing, and benefits below.
You can reach your Loyalty team at loyalty@tiff.net.
Memberships are valid for a one-year period, which becomes active from the date of purchase to the end of the month the following year.
Based on level, Members enjoy:
For those who love watching films at TIFF Bell Lightbox and want to get Festival tickets before the public. Dual and Dual Memberships include access for up to (2) adults.
| Individual | $99 |
| Under 25 | $59 |
| Dual | $160 |
| Dual Senior | $130 |
For those who want to support TIFF with a charitable contribution and experience special and exclusive events. All Contributors Circle levels include access for up to (2) cardholders.
| Contributor |
$450 (minimum $295 tax receipt) |
| Ambassador |
$675 (minimum $525 tax receipt) |
| Benefactor |
$1,200 (minimum $915 tax receipt) |
For the true patron of the arts. Support TIFF with an important donation and experience the very best of what we have to offer year-round and during the Festival. Get exclusive access to events, ticket pre-sales, dedicated service and additional savings. Patrons Circle levels include access for you and either a secondary card holder or guest.
| Bronze |
$2,000 (minimum $1,840 tax receipt) |
| Silver |
$4,000 (minimum $3,820 tax receipt) |
| Gold |
$6,000 (minimum $5,540 tax receipt) |
| Platinum |
$8,000 (minimum $7,340 tax receipt) |
| Leadership |
$12,000 (minimum $11,040 tax receipt) |
* 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
For those who love watching films at TIFF Bell Lightbox and want to get Festival tickets before the public.
Overall benefits include:
Enjoy the very best in film 365 days a year, for $40 off the price of a regular Individual Membership!*
Are you 25 or older and enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies with limited income? You may qualify for a Membership discount. Please contact us at loyalty@tiff.net for details.
Enjoy the very best in film 365 days a year.
Enjoy Individual Member benefits for you and another adult.
($130 for seniors)
Enjoy the above benefits for you, another adult, and up to four youth (17 and under).
Want more? Check out the Contributors Circle
Fine Print
For those who want to support TIFF with a charitable contribution, save more with greater discounts on year-round screening tickets, experience special and exclusive events, and get increased benefits for the Festival in September.
Receive all Members 365 benefits, plus:
Enjoy the above benefits for you, another adult, and up to four youth 17 and under. Plus, you'll get a charitable tax receipt for $295.
Enjoy all the benefits of a Contributor Membership, a charitable tax receipt for $520, and recognition on our annual donor wall and in our Annual Report.
Take advantage of all the benefits of an Ambassador Membership, a charitable tax receipt for $915, and access to private screenings and events.
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 American Friends of TIFF to make your donation or for more information.
Want more? Check out the Patrons Circle
Fine Print
For the true Patron of the arts: support TIFF with an important donation and experience the very best of what we have to offer year-round and during the Festival. Get exclusive access to events, ticket pre-sales, dedicated service, and additional savings.
Receive all Members 365 and Contributors Circle benefits, plus:
Enjoy all the benefits of a Benefactor Membership, plus:
Enjoy all the benefits of a Bronze Membership, plus:
Enjoy all the benefits of a Silver Membership, plus:
Enjoy all the benefits of a Gold Membership, plus:
Enjoy all the benefits of a Platinum Membership, 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. Visit American Friends of TIFF to make your donation or for more information.
Fine Print
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. They also get to take advantage of exclusive benefits including film vouchers for regular year-round programming,* pre-sales, exclusive events, and discounts on tickets, at Concessions, and at TIFF Shop!
Purchase your gift by December 13, 2019 to receive it in time for the holidays.**
Here’s how it works:
1. Purchase your gift of a TIFF Membership
2. Within four days, 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. Your recipient can use the voucher to activate their Membership by phone at 416-599-2033 or in person at TIFF Bell Lightbox***
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.
Questions? Contact us at loyalty@tiff.net and we'll be happy to help.
*Conditions apply. Visit tiff.net/join to learn more
**If you are purchasing a holiday Gift Membership after December 13, 2019 and require your gift before the holidays, please get in touch with us customerrelations@tiff.net or 416.599.2033.
***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.
Thank you for joining our community of film lovers with your TIFF Membership. Below, you’ll find some answers to frequently asked questions. If you find that you still have questions that are not answered below, feel free to reach your TIFF Loyalty team at loyalty@tiff.net.
When you join or renew, you may access your digital Membership card right away with your mobile device. Here’s how:
If you would like to receive a physical Membership card in addition to your digital card access, you may choose “Mail package” as your delivery method during checkout when purchasing your Membership online. Please note that there will be an administrative charge for physical card printing beginning January 1, 2021.
All Patrons Circle Members will continue to receive physical welcome packages via Canada Post when they join or renew.
Your film vouchers will be placed into your TIFF Account Manager shortly after you join or renew. They may be redeemed for regular year-round screenings at TIFF Bell Lightbox. To exchange vouchers, begin by logging in to your Account Manager. Note: you must have Flash Player enabled on your browser to successfully exchange your seats.
If you require further assistance with your online exchange, please call us at 416-599-2033 (10am–7pm daily), or visit us in person at our box office (located at TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King Street West), and we would be happy to assist you.
Your popcorn voucher will be placed into your TIFF Account Manager shortly after you join or renew. When you visit us at TIFF Bell Lightbox to see a film, stop by the box office on your way to the cinema and have your popcorn voucher printed. Give your voucher to the concessions attendant, who will be happy to give you your free popcorn.
All vouchers expire with the calendar year. If you join or renew between January and September, your vouchers will expire on December 31 of that year. If you join or renew towards the end of the year, from October to December, your vouchers will expire on December 31 the next calendar year.
For example, if you join or renew in February 2020, your vouchers will expire December 31, 2020. If you join or renew in November 2020, your vouchers will be auto-renewed in January 2021 and expire December 31, 2021.
Memberships at the Dual level and above are shareable between a primary and secondary Member. Both primaries and secondaries have access to all Membership benefits by logging into TIFF Account Manager, receive digital Membership cards, and are subscribed to Member-exclusive email communications.
Please note that complimentary film vouchers and popcorn vouchers are placed into the primary account holder’s TIFF Account Manager; however, they can be transferred to other accounts as needed.
To add or update your secondary cardholder, please email loyalty@tiff.net, or call 416-934-5869.
Members 365:
Contributors Circle
All the same benefits as Members 365, plus:
Patrons Circle
All the same benefits as Contributors Circle Members, plus:
The number of discounted tickets you can purchase with your Membership is based on level, as follows: one ticket for Individual Memberships, including Under-25 and Senior; two tickets for Dual Memberships, including Dual Senior; two tickets for adults and four tickets for children (age 17 and under) for Family Memberships and up.
The Bell Blue Room Members’ Lounge is located on the third floor of TIFF Bell Lightbox, down the hallway in between Cinemas 4 and 5. To gain entry to the lounge, please show your digital or physical Membership card.
Bell Blue Room Members’ Lounge year-round hours:
Thursday & Friday: 4:30pm–9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am–9:30pm
Memberships expire one year from the time you join or renew. You will receive reminders from the TIFF Loyalty team to renew your Membership before your expiry date. Members who renew early are rewarded with additional free months of Membership, so we recommend taking us up on our offers and renewing early!
To receive your renewal offers and reminders, please ensure that you are subscribed to TIFF email communications.
To subscribe or update your subscription settings, visit tiff.net/subscribe and enter your email address and name.
If you are already subscribed, you will see a notification in red that you are already subscribed, with a link to update your settings. When you click the link, an email will be sent to the email address you are subscribed with, including steps and options for updating your subscription settings.
The TIFF Loyalty team keeps you updated about pre-sales, offers, events, and more through Membership emails. Stay tuned for emails from TIFF Loyalty for information about your Membership exclusives.
Additionally, year-round TIFF Bell Lightbox showtimes are updated weekly every Wednesday. Check out tiff.net/calendar to see upcoming showtimes and your pre-sales on exciting new titles.
All 180° Programme Guides, including the most recent edition and an archive of previous 180° Programme Guides, can be found at tiff.net/180.
As a Member, you may also pick up a free hard copy of the 180° at the box office. If you would like your complimentary guide to be mailed, let us know by emailing loyalty@tiff.net or by calling 416-934-5869, and the Loyalty team will be happy to mail you a 180° Programme Guide for a $5 mailing fee.
