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

Festival Friends are essential in supporting Ireland’s first and largest film festival, which proudly celebrates its milestone 70th edition this year. As a registered charity, we depend on the generosity of patrons and public funding to provide a world-class cultural experience to 70,000 people annually. With their support, we have reached 8,000+ young people since 2019 through our unique film and mental health outreach programmes.

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.

We would be delighted to welcome you to the 70th Cork International Film Festival as our esteemed Festival Friend.

If you have any questions about Festival Friends, please email Michael McCarthy, Digital Marketing & Development Officer at michael@corkfilmfest.org

2025-2026 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 €400!)

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 (15th October in Cork/16th October in Dublin)
1 x Opening Night Gala Ticket (6th November)
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 (22nd 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 €640!)

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 (15th October in Cork/16th October in Dublin)
2 x Opening Night Gala Tickets (6th November)
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 (22nd 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 Tickets to ALL Screenings** + All Access Digital Pass (limited to 1 ticket per event)
1 x Programme Launch Invitation (15th October in Cork/16th October in Dublin)
1 x Opening Night Gala Ticket and Exclusive Invitation to Post-Gala Reception (6th November)
1 x Ticket to ALL 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
Discount on Culinary Cinema Event Tickets
1 x Invitation 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

Double Festival Best Friend

€399 (Valued over €840!)

The ultimate cinephile experience, doubled!

Complimentary Tickets to ALL Screenings** + All Access Digital Pass (limited to 2 tickets per event)
2 x Programme Launch Invitations (15th October in Cork/16th October in Dublin)
2 x Opening Night Gala Tickets and Exclusive Invitations to Post-Gala Reception (6th November)
2 x Tickets to ALL 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
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

"What a treat, what an experience! Very happy to be part of this."

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

Anne Doran
Anne Holzapfel
Barney Whelan
Ber Walsh
Bernard Keogh
Catherine Donovan
Cian & Catherine Blackwell
Claire Collins
David Merriman
David Reid
Denise McCarthy
GMP Advisory Services
Helen & John O'Connell
Helen Boyle
Jennifer Whyte & Johnny Bourke
John Casey & Lís O'Connor
John Leahy, 24-7 Drama
Marjorie Farrelly & Colm Roberts
Mary Heffernan
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
Sean Angland & Colete Kelleher
Sharon Brooks
Thomas F. Creed
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