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    If you share our passion, pride and a sense of community, want to be part of making a real impact for film in Ireland, and like what we’re offering, then why not become a Festival Friend for Cork International Film Festival 2023.

    Avail of a range of year-round benefits and exclusive access while supporting Ireland’s first and largest film festival.

    DISCOVER FILM, REIMAGINE THE WORLD

    Our mission is to present Ireland’s most exciting, diverse, and ambitious annual film festival, connecting and stimulating audiences and artists through a curated selection of the best and latest films, to create a unique shared cultural experience, rooted in Cork, open to the world.

    Our Festival Friends represent the promise of our name:

    • They embody the dynamism and friendliness of Cork
    • They are proud of the diversity of our international programme and outlook
    • They are passionate about supporting film and filmmakers
    • They believe in the cultural significance of our City’s Festival

    Our Festival Friends help us:

    • 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
    Please contact our Marketing & Development Assistant, Ronan Burke, for more information (marketing@corkfilmfest.org).

     

    CORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 FESTIVAL FRIEND PACKAGES

    Festival Friends play a vital role in sustaining Ireland’s first and largest film festival, including supporting over 6,000 young people through our unique mental health and wellbeing outreach programmes. In addition to complimentary tickets, discounts, and exclusive events, we are pleased to offer you a range of benefits to enhance your experience as our valued Friend at this year’s Festival.

    * Standard tickets exclude Galas, Cine Concert, Culinary Cinema film + event packages

    ** All Screenings include Standard Screenings, Galas, Special Screenings, and the Digital Strand 

     

    Festival Friend

    €175


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

    • 12 x Standard Tickets* + All Access Digital Pass
    • 1 x Opening Night Gala Invitation
    • 1 x Closing Gala Ticket
    • 10% Discount on ALL additional In Cinema & Digital Tickets**
    • Priority Offer on All Extra-Release Tickets
    • 1 x Invitation to Exclusive Pre-Festival Screening + Social Event for Friends
    • Invitation to Exclusive Year-Round Events
    • Film Club Membership & 10% Discount on Film Club tickets
    • Acknowledgement of Support on our Website
    • Limited Edition 2023 Festival Brochure Posted Directly to You

    Double Festival Friend

    €295


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

    • 24 x Standard Tickets* + All Access Digital Pass (2 tickets per event)
    • 2 x Opening Night Gala Invitations
    • 2 x Closing Gala Tickets
    • 10% Discount on ALL additional In Cinema & Digital Tickets**
    • Priority Offer on All Extra-Release Tickets
    • 2 x Invitations to Exclusive Pre-Festival Screening + Social Event for Friends
    • Invitation to Exclusive Year-Round Events
    • Film Club Membership & 10% Discount on Film Club tickets
    • Acknowledgement of Support on our Website
    • Limited Edition 2023 Festival Brochure Posted Directly to You

    Festival Best Friend

    €265


    For the super dedicated movie buff – the chance to see everything the Festival has to offer.

    • Tickets to ALL Screenings** (limited to 1 ticket per event)
    • 1 x Opening Night Gala Invitation
    • 1 x Ticket to ALL Galas
    • 10% Discount on ALL additional In Cinema & Digital Tickets
    • Exclusive Advanced Booking on Selected Screenings/Events
    • Priority Offer on All Extra-Release Tickets
    • 1 x Invitation to Exclusive Pre-Festival Screening + Social Event for Friends
    • Invitation to Exclusive Year-Round Events
    • Film Club Membership & 20% Discount on year-round Film Club tickets
    • Acknowledgement of Support on our Website
    • Limited Edition 2023 Festival Brochure Posted Directly to You

     

    Double Festival Best Friend

    €390


    The ultimate cinephile experience, doubled!

    • Tickets to ALL Screenings** (limited to 2 tickets per event)
    • 2 x Opening Night Gala Invitations
    • 2 x Tickets to ALL Galas
    • 10% Discount on ALL additional In Cinema & Digital Tickets
    • Exclusive Advanced Booking on Selected Screenings/Events
    • Priority Offer on All Extra-Release Tickets
    • 2 x Invitations to Exclusive Pre-Festival Screening + Social Event for Friends
    • Invitation to Exclusive Year-Round Events
    • Film Club Membership & 20% Discount on year-round Film Club tickets
    • Acknowledgement of Support on our Website
    • Limited Edition 2023 Festival Brochure Posted Directly to You

     

    Friend Testimonial

    “My wife and myself have been Festival Friends for many years now and what we like so much about it is the total immersion in great international movies (well known, less well known and totally unknown) and it always leads us to great discussions about what we saw afterwards. Many movies will eventually get to the cinemas and we say “well we saw that one already at the the Festival”. We often do not realise that some of the movies are serious Oscar contenders (eg: ‘The Favourite’ in 2018 ) – that makes you feel great having been at the forefront of these occasions. Being a Festival Friend also provides great value for money as you can watch what you like for one fixed fee.”

    A Huge Thanks to Our 2022 Festival Friends, Your Support is Greatly Appreciated

    Abby Keating
    Anna B Hatchett
    Anne Curran
    Anne Doran
    Barney Whelan
    Bernadette Boyle
    Bernard Keogh
    Carlos Alonso Gutierrez
    Catherine Donovan
    Catherine Kirwan
    Cathy Burke
    Cathy Cullen
    Cecilia Gallagher
    Cian Blackwell
    Claire Connolly
    David Hayden
    David Merriman
    Lord David Puttnam
    Denis Cotter
    Denise McCarthy
    Fabienne Buck
    George Duggan
    Gerard McNaughton
    Grace O'Brien
    Helen Boyle
    Jennifer Whyte
    Jessica Bartak-Healy
    John Chandler
    John Lucey
    Louise Hegarty
    Marianne Agew
    Michael McGrath
    Nancy Hawkes
    Niamh Murphy
    Padraig Cronin
    Peter FitzGerald
    Raymond O'Regan
    Richard Illek
    Ron Hulshof
    Sam Delaney
    Sean Angland
    Sharon Brooks
    Shaun O'Connor
    Susie Horgan

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