Friends of the Festival Programme

Watch the stars on screen by feeling like one yourself.

Friends of the festival program' rewards the true movie enthusiast. When you choose to become a DIFF Supporter, a Patron, a Gold Circle member or get the Corporate Entertainer Gala tickets you can enjoy unique privileges at the festival. Get special access to screenings, be a part of the opening and closing ceremony, get invited to the grand awards night as well as the opportunity to attend exclusive conferences to interact with industry specialists, which are otherwise restricted to the general audience.
Expect nothing short of a red carpet experience at every venue. Add to that, a celebration of exclusivity and cinema.

Corporate Entertainer Gala tickets

AED 100 / ticket or AED 250 / ticket
inclusive of Pre-Screening
Cocktails (minimum 20 tickets)

DIFF Supporter (individual)

AED 1,500.00

Patron of DIFF (individual)

AED 2,500.00

Gold Circle (individual)

AED 3,500.00

Gold Circle (couple)

AED 6,500.00

Pre-Opening Cocktail Reception
Opening Night Film
Opening Night Party
HQ Access
Access to Press Conferences (first-come, first served; priority given to Press & Industry delegates)
Access to free Festival Press & Industry film screenings (first-come, first-served; priority given to Press & Industry delegates)
Awards Night Ceremony
Awards Night Party
Pre-Gala Evenings Cocktail Reception (ticket holders only)
Special Gala Red Carpet Viewing Area (ticket holders only)
VIP Parking for Gala Events
VIP Seating Section at Galas
Accreditation Badge (4 films day)
Advance Film Selection (one day prior to public on sale)
Vouchers for non-Gala Films
Free DIFF Programme Catalogue
Acknowledgement in DIFF Catalogue & Annual Reports
Tickets to DIFF's Year Round Programming
Invitations to Exclusive Film Premieres Throughout the Year
Invitations to GULF FILM FESTIVAL Opening Night Film & Reception
Invitations to GULF FILM FESTIVAL Awards Ceremony & Reception