Irish Film Institute -IFI Friends Scheme
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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 €120 per year, there are levels to suit all tastes.

All Friends Enjoy

  • Double points on purchases
  • Priority access to Members Preview each month
  • A tour of the IFI Film Archive
  • Your name on our website
  • Biannual Friends meet-ups with a complimenary screening and refreshments
  • 15% off IFI@Home
  • 10% off IFI Film Shop
  • 10% off popcorn and soft drinks
  • 10% off IFI Cafe Bar*
  • Monthly members’ newsletter
  • Monthly IFI Programme delivered
    *Minimum €10 spend. Excludes alcohol.

Premiere €120

  • Two free tickets
  • Invite one guest at the member rate
  • Two free tickets to an IFI festival of your choice

Avant-garde €280

  • Four free tickets
  • Invite three guests at the member rate
  • Two free tickets to an IFI festival of your choice
  • Your name on screen ahead of festival screenings

Classic €500

  • Four free tickets
  • Invite three guests at the member rate
  • Four free tickets to an IFI festival of your choice
  • Your name on screen ahead of festival screenings

Epic €1,000

  • Six free tickets
  • Invite three guests at the member rate
  • Six free tickets to an IFI festival of your choice
  • Your name on screen ahead of festival screenings
  • Invitation to a festival Opening Night Gala + guest

Auteur €2,500

  • Six Free Tickets
  • Invite three guests at the member rate
  • Eight free tickets to an IFI festival of your choice
  • Your name on screen ahead of festival screenings
  • Opening night gala invitations for you + guest
  • 10% discount on private cinema hire
  • Special IFI gift from the Archive collection

 

To view our current IFI Friends please click here.

IFI Friends Terms and Conditions

  • IFI Friend Membership is for over 18s only.
  • Under 18s can accompany an IFI Friend to films with an appropriate age recommendation.
  • Friend Membership is valid for one year from the date of sign-up.
  • Friend Memberships cannot be exchanged, refunded or transferred.
  • Places for Members Preview screenings are limited; Friends are notified via email to confirm their booking.
  • Maximum two diners per Friend can avail of discounts in IFI Cafe Bar, minimum €10 spend, excludes alcohol.

Discounted Tickets

  • Premiere Friends: max 2 discounted tickets per screening
  • All other tiers: max 4 discounted tickets per screening
  • Additional tickets can be purchased at full price
  • Not valid for 70mm screenings or other selected special events

Complimentary Tickets

  • Valid for all standard releases, any day.
  • Not valid for festival screenings, 70mm screenings, or other selected special events.

Points

  • 6 points per €1 on cinema tickets
  • 4 points per €1 at IFI Café Bar, IFI Film Shop, and popcorn and soft drinks (exclusions apply)
  • Points only active while membership is valid; expired accounts must renew
  • Redeem points for tickets: 1 point = 1 cent (full ticket value must be used; partial exchanges not allowed)
  • Certain events are excluded, e.g. 70mm and other selected special events

Membership Card

  • Present your card to collect points and get discounts
  • Replacement card: free at Box Office
  • Sign-up and renewal cards free

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