VIFF is a not-for-profit charity, and we are committed to supporting other community organizations. We are pleased to offer ticket donations to a variety of groups to support their fundraising efforts. Donation requests will be accepted from November 1st to July 31st. We are unable to process donation requests between August 1st and October 31st.
Please note: Our donation program offers tickets to groups and events only – we cannot donate tickets to individuals at this time. We encourage individuals looking to experience films at the VIFF Centre or during the Festival to take part in our Volunteer program or speak to our Box Office about ticket rates and Community Access tickets.
Ticket Donations Criteria
Due to growing demand and limited supply of tickets, the following criteria will be applied to all donation requests:
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Donations will only be issued to support non-profit and charitable organizations and groups fundraising for charitable beneficiaries.
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Special consideration is sometimes given to organizations that recognize VIFF through event acknowledgment and promotional support. Please note on the application form if your organization would be able to offer this.
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Organizations located within the Lower Mainland or surrounding areas will be given priority.
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Each organization is eligible to receive one donation per year.
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Donation requests will only be processed between November 1st and August 31st.
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The request must be received at least 4 weeks before the charity’s confirmation deadline.
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Donation options include:
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10 tickets to year-round screenings at VIFF Centre OR
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A 10-ticket pack for the upcoming Vancouver International Film Festival.
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Additional requests can be made through the donation form and will be issued at the discretion of VIFF.
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Please note: VIFF Centre is a licensed venue. All attendees must be aged 19+.
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Requesting organizations will be emailed a unique promo code and instructions to access the tickets. Organizations requesting the ticket donation will be responsible for distributing the ticket codes and redemption details to the intended recipient(s).
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Recipients can redeem their code for year-round tickets at the VIFF Centre anytime online at viff.org or at the VIFF Centre box office during hours of operation. Festival ticket packs can be redeemed online at viff.org following the VIFF+ Member advance sales window in early September (date TBC) and during regular Festival box office hours.
Request a Ticket Donation
To request a donation, please complete the form below.
Due to the overwhelming number of requests received, only those organizations granted donations will be contacted.
Once a donation request is approved, the applicant will receive an email with further information on how to collect the letter of donation and instructions on how the recipient can redeem the ticket pack/passes at the VIFF Centre Box Office.
If you have any questions about the form or our ticket donation program, please email [email protected].
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