Become a NORTHERN STAR Donor!

For almost 25 years, the Gimli International Film Festival has supported local, national, and international filmmakers in pursuing their dreams. Join us by becoming a GIFF NORTHERN STARS DONOR and be part of the reason why filmmakers come back to GIFF year after year.

Your support helps to foster a vibrant film industry and cultivate a sense of community pride. Donors contribute to the creation of diverse narratives that reflect Manitoba's unique culture, landscape, and perspectives. We are helping creative visionaries thrive on both local and a global stage through our dynamic programming and industry sessions.

We at GIFF are proud to provide all filmmakers with fair pay for their art. Your funds go directly to:

• Bursary Program: which supports filmmakers in marginalized communities by providing free passes to remove barriers for access.

• Young Filmmakers Program: which gives high school film students the opportunity to receive free passes to the festival and have networking opportunities.

• Artists fees and awards: We ensure all artists are paid a fair wage to screen and speak at our festival. GIFF also provides a variety of awards which sometimes have a financial benefit.

As a Star donor, you will receive:

• A charitable tax receipt for the year the gift was received.

•  Acknowledgement on our website (and on screen) as one of our STARS!

• Meaningful contribution to film and media artists advancement through GIFF’s various series, sessions, and initatives.