Keep the magic going all year.
From films under the open sky on the shores of Lake Winnipeg to emerging filmmakers sharing their work for the first time, GIFF creates experiences that could only happen here. Join our community of monthly donors and help keep the festival accessible, support filmmakers, and give independent cinema a home in Gimli.
Choose your gift
Every monthly gift, at any level, makes you a member of the Sunset Society.
Secure giving through CanadaHelps · Tax receipts issued automatically · Change or cancel anytime
Our goal for the Sunset Society's first year: 100 members giving an average of $25 a month. Together, that's $30,000 a year GIFF can count on.
Steady monthly support lets us plan ahead instead of starting over each summer.
Where your gift goes
Every level brings something specific to life at GIFF. Pick the one that speaks to you.
Adopt a Short
Brings a short film to GIFF and pays its filmmaker fairly, on the IMAA schedule, putting new work in front of audiences and peers who might not otherwise find it.
Give $15/month
Support a Filmmaker
Covers an industry pass to screenings, workshops and networking, plus a seat on the shuttle to Gimli. For many emerging artists, it's the difference between sending a film and being there.
Give $25/month
Light Up the Beach
Keeps GIFF's beach screenings free for families, first-timers and longtime festivalgoers, watching films by Lake Winnipeg, sometimes with the northern lights overhead.
Give $50/month
Keep GIFF Thriving
Supports the people who find great films and welcome filmmakers to Gimli, all year long. Steady support lets us plan ahead instead of starting over each summer.
Give $100/monthChoose your own amount
Give whatever monthly amount works for you. Every gift goes where it's needed most and makes you a member of the Sunset Society.
What Sunset Society members receive
More than a monthly transaction: a closer connection to the festival you're helping build.
A personal welcome
A thank-you from our Executive Director and programming team, and what to expect.
Quarterly updates
Filmmaker stories and a behind-the-scenes look at how the festival comes together.
Annual impact update
What monthly donors made possible together, this year.
Why GIFF matters
Great festivals are built on care, not just content. GIFF brings people together around shared experiences, fuels local jobs, and puts Gimli on the cultural map. Sustained support lets the festival keep growing, amplify more voices, and create the moments that linger long after the credits roll.
Other ways to give
Make a one-time gift
Not ready for monthly? A single gift of any size still makes a difference this season. Give once
Give by cheque
Make your cheque payable to Gimli International Film Festival and mail it to PO BOX 1225, Gimli MB, R0C 1B0. We'll send your tax receipt directly.
Double your gift with employer matching
Many employers match the charitable gifts their employees make, which can double your donation at no extra cost to you. Ask your HR team whether your workplace has a matching program. Need our charity details? Contact us
Become a sponsor
Businesses and organizations can partner with GIFF and reach festival audiences. Sponsorship
Volunteer
Give your time and help us welcome audiences and filmmakers to Gimli. Volunteer
Questions
Can I change or cancel my monthly gift?
Yes, anytime, through your CanadaHelps account or by contacting us.
Will I get a tax receipt?
Yes. CanadaHelps emails you an official charitable tax receipt automatically. Giving by cheque? We'll issue your receipt directly.
Does my gift go only to the level I choose?
Each level shows the kind of work your gift makes possible. All monthly gifts support GIFF where they're needed most.
How do I become a member?
Start any monthly gift and you're in. Your welcome note arrives within a week.
Still have a question? Get in touch.
Be one of the Sunset Society's first 100 members.
Every monthly gift, at any level, keeps GIFF on the beach and filmmakers in Gimli.
Join the Sunset Society