Irish Film Institute -IFI Friends Scheme

IFI Friends Scheme

Become an IFI Friend and be part of the home of film in Ireland.

“No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” Sir David Attenborough

Sign up as an IFI Friend here today!

Becoming an IFI Friend is one of the best ways to give some extra support to the IFI and enjoy greater access to the most hotly anticipated films, invitations to special events, complimentary tickets and a wide range of exclusive benefits. Starting at just €10 per month ( €120 per year), there are levels to suit all tastes and pockets. Click here to join.

Did you know that you can now spread the cost of your subscription over twelve months? Sign up as an IFI Friend here today! 

PREMIERE FRIEND 

€120 (€10 per month) Join

  • 3,120 loyalty points on sign-up and renewal (the value of 2 complimentary cinema tickets, plus bonus)
  • Membership discounted tickets for you plus a guest on standard screenings year-round
  • 2 complimentary tickets to select screenings at your chosen IFI Festival
  • Priority access to our monthly Members Preview screenings in the year for you plus a guest*
  • The monthly IFI Programme emailed or posted in advance of release with highlights of upcoming seasons and special events likely to sell out
  • A monthly Members & Friends newsletter, showcasing what is available in-cinema and online
  • Collect double loyalty points which can be exchanged for free tickets.
  • 10% discount in the Café Bar, Film Shop, and on popcorn and drinks at the Box Office**
  • 15% discount on online film rentals on IFI@Home
  • Tour of the IFI Irish Film Archive and Vaults, customers are notified about availability at select times through the year
  • Get acknowledged on the IFI website and in the foyer
  • Get invited to IFI Friends meet-ups through the year

AVANT-GARDE FRIEND

€280 (€27 for the first month, €23 for 11 months after) Join

  • 6,240 loyalty points on sign-up and renewal (the value of 4 complimentary cinema tickets, plus bonus)
  • Membership discounted tickets for you plus up to 3 guests on standard screenings year-round
  • 2 complimentary tickets to select screenings at your chosen IFI Festival
  • Your name on screen ahead of each festival screening at your chosen IFI Festival
  • Priority access to our monthly Members Preview screenings in the year for you plus a guest*
  • The monthly IFI Programme emailed or posted in advance of release with highlights of upcoming seasons and special events likely to sell out
  • A monthly Members & Friends newsletter, showcasing what is available in-cinema and online
  • Collect double loyalty points which can be exchanged for free tickets. 
  • 10% discount in the Café Bar, Film Shop, and on popcorn and drinks at the Box Office**
  • 15% discount on online film rentals on IFI@Home
  • Tour of the IFI Irish Film Archive and Vaults, customers are notified about availability at select times through the year
  • Get acknowledged on the IFI website and in the foyer
  • Get invited to IFI Friends meet-ups through the year

CLASSIC FRIEND

€500 (€43.50 for the first month, €41.50 for 11 months after) Join

  • 7,280 loyalty points on sign-up and renewal (the value of 4 complimentary cinema tickets, plus bonus)
  • Membership discounted tickets for you plus up to 3 guests on standard screenings year-round
  • 4 complimentary tickets to select screenings at your chosen IFI Festival
  • Your name on screen ahead of each festival screening at your chosen IFI Festival
  • Priority access to our monthly Members Preview screenings in the year for you plus a guest*
  • The monthly IFI Programme emailed or posted in advance of release with highlights of upcoming seasons and special events likely to sell out
  • A monthly Members & Friends newsletter, showcasing what is available in-cinema and online
  • Collect double loyalty points which can be exchanged for free tickets. 
  • 10% discount in the Café Bar, Film Shop, and on popcorn and drinks at the Box Office**
  • 15% discount on online film rentals on IFI@Home
  • Tour of the IFI Irish Film Archive and Vaults, customers are notified about availability at select times through the year
  • Get acknowledged on the IFI website and in the foyer
  • Get invited to IFI Friends meet-ups through the year

EPIC FRIEND

€1,000 (€84.25 for the first month, €83.25 for 11 months after) Join

  • 9,360 loyalty points on sign-up and renewal (the value of 6 complimentary cinema tickets, plus bonus)
  • Membership discounted tickets for you plus up to 3 guests on standard screenings year-round
  • 6 complimentary tickets to select screenings at your chosen IFI Festival
  • Your name on screen ahead of each festival screening at your chosen IFI Festival
  • Invitation to opening night galas and receptions at your chosen IFI Festival for you plus a guest
  • Priority access to our monthly Members Preview screenings in the year for you plus a guest*
  • The monthly IFI Programme emailed or posted in advance of release with highlights of upcoming seasons and special events likely to sell out
  • A monthly Members & Friends newsletter, showcasing what is available in-cinema and online
  • Collect double loyalty points which can be exchanged for free tickets
  • 10% discount in the Café Bar, Film Shop, and on popcorn and drinks at the Box Office**
  • 15% discount on online film rentals on IFI@Home
  • Tour of the IFI Irish Film Archive and Vaults, customers are notified about availability at select times through the year
  • Get acknowledged on the IFI website and in the foyer
  • Get invited to IFI Friends meet-ups through the year
  • 10% discount on private cinema hire

AUTEUR FRIEND

€2,500 (€209.25 for the first month, €208.25 for 11 months after) Join

  • 10,920 loyalty points on sign-up and renewal (the value of 6 complimentary cinema tickets, plus bonus)
  • Membership discounted tickets for you plus up to 3 guests on standard screenings year-round
  • 8 complimentary tickets to select screenings at your chosen IFI Festival
  • Your name on screen ahead of each festival screening at your chosen IFI Festival
  • Invitation to opening night galas and receptions at your chosen IFI Festival for you plus a guest
  • Priority access to our monthly Members Preview screenings in the year for you plus a guest*
  • The monthly IFI Programme emailed or posted in advance of release with highlights of upcoming seasons and special events likely to sell out
  • A monthly Members & Friends newsletter, showcasing what is available in-cinema and online
  • Collect double loyalty points which can be exchanged for free tickets
  • 10% discount in the Café Bar, Film Shop, and on popcorn and drinks at the Box Office**
  • 15% discount on online film rentals on IFI@Home
  • Tour of the IFI Irish Film Archive and Vaults, customers are notified about availability at select times through the year
  • Get acknowledged on the IFI website and in the foyer
  • Get invited to IFI Friends meet-ups through the year
  • 10% discount on private cinema hire
  • Special IFI gift from our Archive collection

 

* Places limited, Friends are notified via email to confirm their booking
**Maximum two diners per Friend can avail of discount, minimum €10 spend

 

“The written word can be powerful and beautiful, but films transport us to another place in a way that even the most evocative words never can.” Saoirse Ronan

We are passionate about promoting Irish film. It costs approximately €5,000 to digitise an Irish feature film for cinema exhibition.

 

LUMINARIES – €5,000+
Major Donor Philanthropic Giving

IFI Luminaries generously commit to high-level sustained support of the IFI over several years. Please contact the Development Office on 01 679 5744 for further information.

We would like to thank our current Luminaries for their support:

Anonymous
Anonymous
Susie Lopez
Ger & Liv McNaughton
The Sargeant-Genovese Trust

 

To view our current IFI Friends please click here.

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF IFI FRIENDS

  • IFI Friend Membership is valid for a year from the date of sign up. Friend memberships cannot be exchanged or refunded.
  • IFI Premiere Friends can avail of a maximum of 2 membership discounted tickets per screening. All other IFI Friend tiers can avail of a maximum of 4 membership discounted tickets per screening. Additional tickets may be purchased at full price. Membership discounted tickets are not available for certain events such as 70mm screenings, or other free list suspended events.
  • IFI complimentary ticket vouchers are valid for all standard releases, 7 days a week, any time. Not valid for festival screenings, 70mm screenings, or other free list suspended events.
  • IFI Friends receive 6 loyalty points for every €1 spent on cinema tickets, and 4 loyalty points for every €1 spent in the IFI Café Bar, IFI Film Shop, and on IFI Box Office popcorn and drinks purchases. Exclusions apply.
    Loyalty points can only be collected and used with active IFI Memberships & Friends. Expired members & friends must renew their account to avail of any previously collected loyalty points.
  • Loyalty points can be used to purchase cinema tickets once you have the required amount. 1 loyalty point = 1 cent of a cinema ticket (therefore a ticket that costs €10.00 can be exchanged for 1000 loyalty points). The full value of the ticket must be exchanged for loyalty points, partial exchanges are not possible. Certain screenings are excluded from loyalty points exchange, such as 70mm screenings, and other free list suspended events.
  • You must produce your IFI Friend card at the IFI Café Bar & IFI Film Shop in order to avail of discounts and to collect points on purchases.
  • Replacement IFI Friend cards can be collected at the IFI Box Office for a €2 processing fee. Cards on sign-up and renewing your account at the IFI Box Office are not subject to a fee.
  • Please note IFI Friend Membership is for over 18s only. Under 18s can accompany an IFI Friend to unclassified films with appropriate age recommendation.

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