Gift Membership FAQs

A MIFF Gift Membership lets you give someone a year of MIFF magic: access to Member discounts, priority ticketing, exclusive screenings and more. It’s the perfect present for the film lover in your life.

Anyone! Whether they’re a long-time MIFF-goer or brand new to the festival, a Gift Membership is suitable for any cinema enthusiast.

No. Gift Memberships are only available at the full member price.

Gift Memberships must be redeemed within three years of purchase. Memberships will be valid for 12 months from the date they are activated.

Purchasing and Delivery

Once you purchase the Gift Membership, you’ll receive a digital Gift Membership voucher to share with the recipient. From here, it’s up to the recipient to activate their Membership on the MIFF Membership page and use the code on the voucher upon checkout. Once redeemed, the recipient creates a MIFF account, and a physical Membership card will be posted out to the Member.

Gift Memberships can be purchased online via the Gift Membership page on the MIFF website.

No, at this stage, you’re unable to include a personal message. We’ll continue to work on refining the Gift Membership process, however, so check back for updates.

No. Activation of the MIFF Membership and delivery of the physical Membership card depends on when the recipient redeems the gift.

Activation and Use

Recipients simply follow the link provided in their email or certificate, log in (or create a MIFF account) and enter their unique activation code at checkout.

No problem. The Gift Membership will extend their existing Membership by 12 months from the current expiry date.

Benefits become active as soon as the Gift Membership is activated by the recipient.

Membership Benefits

MIFF Members enjoy:

  • Discounted festival tickets and passes
  • Early access to ticket sales and program launches
  • Free year-round preview screenings
  • Concession ticket prices at our partner venues
  • Invitations to exclusive Member events, premieres and screenings
  • 25% Secure Parking discount in select Melbourne locations
  • The satisfaction of supporting MIFF and Melbourne’s film community

Other Details

No. Gift Memberships are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

No. At this stage, Gift Memberships need to be purchased in separate transactions.

If you have any questions or issues, please contact the MIFF Membership Team at membership@miff.com.au.