Director’s Circle Patrons will receive the entitlements and have the choices outlined below.
Choose 44 film tickets (up to four tickets per film).
Look for more matinee shows in 2010!
- Competition Narrative Features
- Competition Documentaries
- Short Film Series
- World Cinema Showcase
- Focus on South African Cinema
- Filmmaker or Actor in Focus
- Special Presentation
- From the Onion Patch
- Midnight Madness
- BIFF Kids
- Opening Night Film
- Closing Night Film
Alternatively, you may wish to choose the “Best of the Fest” option in which case the film programmers will be happy to select the films for you.
Advance selection of tickets
- Director’s Circle Patrons will receive the film line-up and schedule a week before the box office opens and can make their selections online or through our Sponsor/Patron liaison team.
Advance purchase of additional tickets prior to the opening of the box office.
- For films screening at Liberty Theatre of Southside Cinema (excluding Opening and Closing Night films), you can purchase up to four tickets per film for friends and family.
Party tickets too! You will receive:
- Four invitations to the sponsor and patron reception
- An invitation for two to a Filmmakers’ Dinner during Festival Week
The Awards will be presented prior to the Closing Night film at Liberty Theatre
The Discounts
- You will receive two BIFF DineAround cards to use at participating restaurants for a 5% discount on food during Festival Week.
- A 10% discount is available on BIFF polo shirts, t-shirts and baseball caps.
Film Club Membership
- Automatic membership in the BIFF Film Club, which entitles you to a discount on tickets to the monthly film screenings at the BUEI.
Priority Acceptance to the BIFF Film Production and Acting Camps for Children.
BIFF acknowledges your kind support in the souvenir film programme and the “Thank You” ad in the daily newspaper.
The Extras!
- Two personalised badges on BIFF lanyards. Use your name badge for discounts on BIFF merchandise and at the monthly film screenings throughout the year.
- Two complimentary copies of the souvenir film programme.
- Advance notice of films and special events throughout the year.