BBFF FRIENDS
Love Film?
Be Part of its Future
For 20 years, you’ve supported the Byron Bay International Film Festival. Now we’re inviting you to become part of its future.
BBFF has always been about more than the films on screen. It is built on the people who watch them, talk about them, recommend them and return year after year.
BBFF Friends is a new way for our community to stay connected with the festival, support its future and share a love of independent film throughout the year.
Become a Foundation Friend in our 20th anniversary year.
Foundation Friends & Your Impact
Join during BBFF’s 20th anniversary year and be recognised as one of our inaugural Foundation Friends.
Why become a BBFF Friend?
BBFF Friends is for people who want more than a ticket. It’s a way to stay close to the festival, connect with fellow film lovers and help independent cinema thrive in our region.
As a BBFF Friend, you will:
Become part of a year-round community of film lovers
Receive festival news and Friends updates
Enjoy opportunities to connect with BBFF, filmmakers and fellow supporters
Help strengthen the festival’s future
Be recognised as part of the community behind BBFF
Your membership helps BBFF continue to:
Support emerging and established filmmakers
Bring independent films and filmmakers to the Northern Rivers
Create opportunities for audiences to discover new stories and connect through film
Support regional screenings and special events
Present events, conversations and community programs
More than a festival audience
Our audience is part of what gives BBFF its character, and every Friend engages in their own way. Some come to every screening. Some quietly spread the word to fellow film lovers. Some want to be closer to the filmmakers and stories behind the festival.
You don't need to live in Byron Bay to be part of it. Friends join us from all over, connected by a shared love of film. However you choose to be involved, being a Friend means being part of a community that believes independent film matters.
Membership Tiers
BBFF FRIEND $60
Perfect for film lovers who want to stay connected with BBFF throughout the year.
• Priority booking for Opening Night & selected events
• Member ticket pricing
• Quarterly ‘Friends First’ updates
• Invitations to Friends events
• Exclusive partner offers
• Foundation Friend recognition (2026)
BBFF BELIEVER $150
Perfect for those who want to be more involved and give a little more back to the festival they value.
Includes all benefits in the Friend tier, plus:
• Priority booking across the festival
• Early access to additional Opening Night tickets
• Annual Friends event for you and a guest
• Website recognition (optional)
BBFF CHAMPION $250
Perfect for those who want to play a bigger part in BBFF’s future and enjoy closer access to the festival and its filmmakers.
Includes all benefits in the BBFF Believer tier, plus:
• Annual reception with festival directors & visiting filmmakers FILMMAKERS BREAKFAST?
• Priority invitations to special screenings
• Champion recognition (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes.
BBFF Friends is a community membership program for people who want to stay connected with the festival and support its future.
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Foundation Friends are those who join during the inaugural BBFF Friends campaign in the festival’s 20th Anniversary year.
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Yes.
Gift memberships are available at all levels, and you can upgrade at any time.
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Memberships run for 12 months from the date you join.
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No!
Anyone who loves film and wants to support BBFF is welcome to join.
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BBFF Friends is a membership program with benefits. It is not a tax-deductible donation.