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Toronto International Film Festival™ (TIFF) Partnership
Visa has been a proud sponsor of the Toronto International Film Festival since 1997
Through our TIFF partnership, Visa provides cardholders with exclusive benefits such as ticket pre-sale, priority line, and lounge access at the Visa Screening Room and at Roy Thomson Hall during the Festival.
Visa Infinite Benefits at TIFF

TIFF Insider’s Presale, Presented by Visa

Exclusive access to Priority Lines and Lounges
At the Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre, Visa Infinite cardholders can get access to the Visa Infinite priority line and Lounge.² At Roy Thomson Hall, Visa Infinite cardholders can get access to the Visa Infinite Terrace and a priority line.³
New this year is the Visa Infinite Studio lounge,⁴ located across the street from the Visa Screening Room at 225 King St. W. Visa Infinite cardholders can show their card and access this new lounge where they’ll enjoy complimentary food and drinks. The space will celebrate TIFF’s 50-year history and Visa's long-standing sponsorship of the Festival. See below for Terms and Conditions.
Terms and Conditions
¹TIFF Insider’s Presale presented by Visa – tickets available while supplies last. Must be purchased with a Visa Infinite card.
²Visa Screening Room – Line and Lounge Access:
The Visa Infinite Lounge will open 90 minutes before the published TIFF evening screening times on Sep 4 through Sept 12.
Access is limited to the first 60 Visa Infinite cardholders plus one guest for each of the two evening screenings.
Access to the Visa Infinite Lounge is via the Visa Infinite Priority Line on King St. W.
Cardholders must show their Visa Infinite Card and screening ticket to enter.
Popcorn, water, and alcoholic beverages are complimentary in the Visa Infinite Lounge.
Access and use of the lounge may be subject to further restrictions at the discretion of event staff/Visa.
³Roy Thomson Hall – Visa Infinite Terrace:
The Visa Infinite Terrace opens 90 minutes before the published TIFF evening screening times on Sep 5 through Sept 12.
Access is limited to the first 20 Visa Infinite Cardholders plus one guest for each of the two evening screenings. Access to the Visa Infinite Terrace via the Priority Line at the Simcoe St. entrance
Cardholders must show their Visa Infinite Card and screening ticket to enter.
Popcorn, water, and alcoholic beverages are complimentary while on the Visa Infinite Terrace.
Access and use of the lounge may be subject to further restrictions at the discretion of event staff/Visa.
⁴Visa Infinite Studio – Lounge at 225 King St. W.:
The Visa Infinite Studio Lounge will be open to Visa Infinite cardholders during the following dates/times, subject to availability and capacity limits.
Fri Sept 5: 6:30pm-11pm
Sat Sept 6: 4pm-11pm
Sun Sept 7: 4pm-11pm
Mon Sept 8: 6:30pm-11pm
Tues Sept 9: 6:30pm-11pm
Wed Sept 10: 6:30pm-11pm
Capacity is limited. Cardholders must show their Visa Infinite card for entry for themselves and 1 guest. Each cardholder and guest will be given 2 drink tickets for complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the lounge. The food served in the lounge will be complimentary.
Guests are reminded that the use and/or access to this lounge is subject to any restrictions imposed by the event staff at their discretion to ensure as many cardholders and guests can enjoy the space.
Access and use of the lounge may be subject to further restrictions at the discretion of event staff/Visa.
Expanding Access to TIFF: Visa Sharing the Screen
In 2022, Visa expanded its partnership with TIFF through the introduction of a new program called Visa Sharing The Screen. Visa Sharing the Screen provides access to TIFF programming to TIFF community partners from various underrepresented groups. Programming includes exclusive curated events, film screenings, intimate Q&As with creators (directors, talent, etc.), and more. The Program provides access during the Festival in September as well as year-round events at TIFF Light Box. In addition to the exclusive events, each year, Visa will provide 500 complimentary tickets to screenings throughout the Festival to TIFF community partners.
Past events

2022 FESTIVAL EVENT
“Bros” Reception and Creator Talk with Sanaa Lathan on “On the Come Up”

2023 YEAR-ROUND EVENT
Page to Screen — Catherine Hernandez and Clement Virgo on Adapting “Scarborough” and “The Story of Us”
Following the in-cinema event, Hernandez signed copies of “The Story of Us” and connected with 30 emerging BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+–identifying creatives during an informal creator talk. Visa generously provided complimentary copies of Hernandez’s book to all Visa Sharing the Screen attendees.

2023 FESTIVAL EVENT
Creator Talk with Fawzia Mirza on “The Queen of My Dreams”
This engaging discussion and Q&A touched on Mirza’s career trajectory, activism, and commitment to championing underrepresented voices and identities, and on what drives her to keep creating.

2024 YEAR-ROUND EVENT
Creator Talk with Amanda Parris on “For the Culture with Amanda Parris”
Through Visa Sharing the Screen, 75 emerging BIPOC creators also participated in an exclusive moderated conversation with Amanda Parris.
Community partners
