BECOME A FESTIVAL FRIEND TODAY

FESTIVAL FRIENDS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN SUSTAINING IRELAND’S FIRST AND LARGEST FILM FESTIVAL, AND THE ARTS IN IRELAND.

If you share our passion, pride and sense of community and want to be part of making a real impact for film in Ireland, why not become a Festival Friend of Cork International Film Festival?

AVAIL OF YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS AND EXCLUSIVE ACCESS WHILE SUPPORTING CIFF.

Festival Friends are essential in supporting Ireland’s first and largest film festival. As a registered charity, we depend on the generosity of patrons and public funding. In 2025 your support enabled us to welcome more than 20,000 audience members and engage over 100,000 people to deliver a world-class cultural experience.

OUR FESTIVAL FRIENDS HELP US TO:

Present Ireland’s most exciting, diverse, and ambitious annual film festival
Provide nationwide access to the best in new and award-winning world Cinema
Showcase the wealth of Irish talent at home and abroad
Educate, excite and entertain audiences from richly diverse backgrounds
Champion and support emerging filmmakers
Support access to groundbreaking outreach programmes for schools and young people
Develop new initiatives to demonstrate the impact film can have on society
Preserve our national film heritage through our digital archive

In addition to complimentary tickets, discounts, and exclusive events, we are pleased to offer you a range of benefits to enhance your enjoyment of the Festival as our valued Friend.

FOR QUERIES PLEASE EMAIL MICHAEL MCCARTHY, DIGITAL MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: michael@corkfilmfest.org

2026-2027 FESTIVAL FRIEND PACKAGES

* Standard tickets exclude Galas/Special Screenings/Culinary Cinema Package. Subject to availability.
** All Screenings include Standard Screenings, Galas, Special Screenings, and the Online Programme (supplement applies for Culinary Cinema events and other ancillary events). Subject to availability.
Fair usage policy: If you are not attending a screening, please cancel your ticket in advance so others can book.

FESTIVAL FRIEND

€189 (Valued over €310!)

Designed for film lovers seeking a unique way to experience and support the Festival.

12 x Complimentary Standard Tickets* + All Access Digital Pass (limited to 1 ticket per event)
1 x Programme Launch Invitation (14th October)
1 x Opening Night Gala Ticket (12th November) (Book by Tuesday, November 3rd to ensure availability)
1 x Ticket to One Additional Gala of Your Choice
10% Discount on ALL Additional In-Cinema & Digital Tickets**
Exclusive Ticket Flexibility (cancel your booking up to 1 minute before a screening and use it to book another)
Priority Offer on All Extra-Release Tickets
1 x Invitation to Exclusive Pre-Festival Preview Screening & Social Event for Friends (20th October)
10% Discount on Year-Round Tickets
Advanced Booking for Exclusive Year-Round Events
Limited Edition Physical Festival Brochure Posted Directly to You
Limited Edition Festival Tote Bag
Acknowledgement of Your Support on Our Website

DOUBLE FESTIVAL FRIEND

€299 (Valued over €570!)

Two’s company, and what better way to spend time together than enjoying fantastic films at CIFF.

24 x Complimentary Standard Tickets* + All Access Digital Pass (limited to 2 tickets per event)
2 x Programme Launch Invitations (14th October)
2 x Opening Night Gala Tickets (12th November) (Book by Tuesday, November 3rd to ensure availability)
2 x Tickets to One Additional Gala of Your Choice
10% Discount on ALL Additional In-Cinema & Digital Tickets**
Exclusive Ticket Flexibility (cancel your booking up to 1 minute before a screening and use it to book another)
Priority Offer on All Extra-Release Tickets
2 x Invitations to Exclusive Pre-Festival Preview Screening & Social Event for Friends (20th October)
10% Discount on Year-Round Tickets
Advanced Booking for Exclusive Year-Round Events
Limited Edition Physical Festival Brochure Posted Directly to You
Limited Edition Festival Tote Bag
Acknowledgement of Your Support on Our Website

FESTIVAL BEST FRIEND

€289 (Valued over €770!)

For the super dedicated movie buff – All the benefits of a Festival Friend plus more

Complimentary Ticket to ALL Screenings** + All Access Digital Pass (limited to 1 ticket per event)
1 x Programme Launch Invitation (14th October)
1 x Opening Night Gala Ticket and Exclusive Invitation to Post-Gala Reception (6th November) (Book by Tuesday, November 3rd to ensure availability)
1 x Ticket to ALL additional Galas
10% Discount on ALL Additional In-Cinema & Digital Tickets**
Exclusive Ticket Flexibility (cancel your booking up to 1 minute before a screening and use it to book another)
Exclusive Advanced Booking on Selected Screenings/Events
Priority Offer on All Extra-Release Tickets
10% Discount on Culinary Cinema Event Tickets
1 x Invitation to Exclusive Pre-Festival Preview Screening & Social Event for Friends (20th October)
Advanced Booking for Exclusive Year-Round Events
20% Discount on Year-Round Tickets
Limited Edition Physical Festival Brochure Posted Directly to You
Limited Edition Festival Tote Bag
Acknowledgement of Your Support on Our Website

DOUBLE FESTIVAL BEST FRIEND

€399 (Valued over €840!)

The ultimate cinephile experience, doubled!

2 x Complimentary Tickets to ALL Screenings** + All Access Digital Pass (limited to 2 tickets per event)
2 x Programme Launch Invitations (14th October)
2 x Opening Night Gala Tickets and Exclusive Invitations to Post-Gala Reception (12th November) (Book by Tuesday, November 3rd to ensure availability)
2 x Ticket to ALL additional Galas
10% Discount on ALL Additional In-Cinema & Digital Tickets**
Exclusive Ticket Flexibility (cancel your booking up to 1 minute before a screening and use it to book another)
Exclusive Advanced Booking on Selected Screenings/Events
Priority Offer on All Extra-Release Tickets
10% Discount on Culinary Cinema Event Tickets
2 x Invitations to Exclusive Pre-Festival Preview Screening & Social Event for Friends (22nd October)
Advanced Booking for Exclusive Year-Round Events
20% Discount on Year-Round Tickets
Limited Edition Physical Festival Brochure Posted Directly to You
Limited Edition Festival Tote Bag
Acknowledgement of Your Support on Our Website

Friend Testimonial 2023

"I really enjoy when CIFF time rolls around every year. The selection of films is always excellent and varied and there is such a friendly atmosphere at the screenings. It's a valuable addition to the cultural landscape of the city and a very welcoming, inclusive event."

Many thanks to our 2025 Festival Friends, your support is greatly appreciated

Alison Riordan
Anne Doran
Anne Holzapfel
Barney Whelan
Ber Walsh
Bernard Keogh
Brian Deane
Catherine Donovan
Cian & Catherine Blackwell
Claire Collins
David Merriman
David O'Dwyer
David Reid
Denise McCarthy
GMP Advisory Services
Helen & John O'Connell
Helen Boyle
Jane Hyland
Jennifer Whyte & Johnny Bourke
John Casey & Lís O'Connor
John Leahy, 24-7 Drama
Lynn Sheehan
Marjorie Farrelly & Colm Roberts
Mary G Hagood
Mary Heffernan
Mary Jones & Diarmaid Falvey
Melissa Gowan
Michael & Joan Gleeson
Michael Brennan
Michael McGrath & Maura Twomey
Micheal O Lionaird
Micheál Breen
Mike & Ruth Collins
Morgan McKinley
Nancy Hawkes & Anne Begley
Niamh Murphy
Owen & Collette Casey
Pam Silverthorn
Richard & Nuala Illec
Ray Boland
Ray O'Regan
Sean Angland & Colete Kelleher
Sharon Brooks
Thomas F. Creed
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