imagineNATIVE have launched a brand new membership program and today comes news of benefits that come with a membership, including early access to Festival tickets, special screenings, and so much more! Check out the table below and our FAQ section for a full breakdown of benefits.
Member Benefits
As a member, you’ll enjoy perks like early access to Festival tickets, special screening invitations, exclusive merch discounts, and opportunities to meet with filmmakers and artists at private Industry events!
How to Join
Sign up for our Membership Program today and become part of a community that celebrates Indigenous storytelling. Choose between a one-time annual payment or convenient monthly installments. Please note that membership must be purchased before April 15, 2025 to be eligible for Festival perks at the 2025 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in June 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I pay monthly? Select the “Monthly Installments” option when choosing your Membership Tier through our Membership interface, Elevent.
When does my membership expire? Your membership lasts one year from the date you sign up. We’ll send you renewal reminders.
What is the cut-off date for membership to receive Festival benefits for the current year? Purchase your membership before April 15 to receive Festival benefits for that year’s June Festival. For example, if purchased on May 1, 2025, you’ll receive benefits for the June 2026 Festival.
Do I get a tax receipt? Yes, all donations and membership purchases will receive a tax receipt via email.
Can you explain the Festival benefits?
Complimentary 10-ticket package: Use these yourself or share with friends and family.
Early bird access: Book your tickets before the general public.
Invitations to Industry Days events: Receive invitations to attend select panels, masterclasses, and keynotes.
What does “Access to Special Ticketed Events” mean? Members receive priority tickets to special film programming events throughout the year.
What does “Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets” mean? Members get early notice for year-round screenings.
Cancellation + Refund Policy Memberships are non-refundable. You may cancel monthly payments, but will lose benefits for any unpaid parts of the year or upcoming Festival. Membership must be active during the Festival to receive benefits.
How does the merch discount work? Members receive a discount code for the imagineNATIVE Store.
What if I can’t attend any in-person events? You can transfer your ticket to a friend or family member.
Join us today and make a meaningful impact while enjoying exclusive member benefits!
Celebrating its milestone 25th anniversary, the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is permanently moving its fall festival to June just in time for Indigenous Peoples’ Month. Postponing the 2024 event, the new dates run from June 3-8, 2025 in Toronto and June 9-15, 2025 for the online festival.
“Our goal at imagineNATIVE is to better serve our community and deliver a better festival every year,” said Naomi Johnson, Executive Director of imagineNATIVE. “From fresh programming ideas and themes to expanding our programming to outdoor events, the June 2025 date gives us more time to support our festival’s growth.”
Leading up to the festival, imagineNATIVE will host events including extending the imagineNATIVE Tour to the end of November 2024 to help strengthen the organization and enhance the festival experience for creators and guests next year. Further programming will be announced later in the year.
This new date will also allow film submissions from 2023-2025 productions that are looking to be included in the largest Indigenous film festival in North America.
“A festival in June means we’re in a month of increased awareness about Indigenous stories, allowing us to put our filmmakers front and centre,” said Lindsay Monture, Festival Director at imagineNATIVE. “We couldn’t be more excited to see what organizations and talent imagineNATIVE gets the chance to elevate to a bigger audience in our 25th year.”
imagineNATIVE looks forward to hosting festival-goers in Toronto June 3-8, 2025, for the milestone 25th anniversary of the Film + Media Arts Festival. For additional information, please visit: imagineNATIVE.org/faq
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