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 a minimum of 4 weeks before the charity’s confirmation deadline.
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Donation options include a 10-ticket pack to year-round screenings at VIFF Centre, a 10-ticket Festival pack, or 2 Festival Passes. Additional requests can be made through the donation form and will be issued at the discretion of VIFF. Please note: VIFF Centre is a licensed venue. All attendees must be aged 19+.
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Donations will be issued as a donation letter that recipients can redeem for their ticket pack or passes at the VIFF Centre during hours of operation. Festival packs and passes can only be collected at the VIFF Centre box office from September 21, 2023.
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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