WIFT+ Toronto Reception@TIFF
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Atrium @ Ricarda’s
134 Peter St, Toronto, ON M5V 1X6
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
About
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
WIFT+ Toronto’s annual reception during the Toronto International Film Festival returns to celebrate the spirit and creativity of our screen-based community and raise funds to support initiatives of the Foundation for Women in Film & Television - Toronto.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, we are excited to welcome our members, sponsors, partners, visiting filmmakers, and special guests to a catered networking reception that honours the contributions of Canadian women+ to the worldwide entertainment industry.
- Doors open at 6:00 PM (entrance on Peter St)
- 19+ ticketed event (ID may be requested upon entry)
- Tickets available in advance online or at the door (subject to availability)
All WIFT+ Toronto members (who joined or renewed by August 8) receive one (1) complimentary Member ticket as part of their member benefits. Individual codes will be sent to members on August 13.
General Public On-sale begins August 20.
TICKET DETAILS & REGISTRATION PROCESS
Attendance at the 2025 WIFT+ Toronto Reception@TIFF is an exclusive benefit of WIFT+ Toronto membership.
On August 13, all active members of WIFT+ Toronto (as of August 8, 2025) received an email with two unique access codes to unlock their complimentary Member ticket and their discounted Guest tickets.
Please email membership@wift.com if you haven’t received your access codes, or if you have questions about your membership status.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Member Ticket Presale (Wed Aug 13 @ 10:00 AM) Members can claim one (1) complimentary Member ticket and purchase up to three (3) discounted Guest tickets for $55 each (plus HST).
General Tickets Sales (Wed Aug 20 @ 10:00 AM) Non-members and the general public can purchase General tickets for $65 (plus HST). Members can still claim their complimentary Member ticket and purchase their discounted Guest tickets.
NOTE: Member and/or discounted Guest tickets will be hidden until you enter your unique access codes. Because you can only view one ticket-type at a time, you will need to claim your Member ticket and your Guest ticket(s) in two separate orders.
Door Ticket Sales: Tickets will be available for purchase at the door (until 8:30 pm) via credit card (including Visa Debit), PayPal, or Apple Pay only. Non-members and the general public can purchase General tickets for $70 (plus HST). Discounted Guest tickets will no longer be available for purchase at the door. ID may be requested at the door.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
Major Sponsor - Spin Master Entertainment
Supporting Sponsors - Lionsgate Canada, Paramount+
Event Sponsors - Banff World Media Festival, Boat Rocker Media, Bushmills, Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery, M.A.C, Maestro Dobel Tequila, Playback, Red Tape Brewery, and Techno Medic Ltd
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Karen Bruce (she/her), Executive Director, at kbruce@wift.com.
If you experience any difficulty with registration, contact Venessa Harris, Executive Assistant
vharris@wift.com
If you have questions regarding your membership status, contact membership@wift.com.
Eligibility & Registration Process
Attendance at the 2025 WIFT+ Toronto Reception@TIFF is a benefit of WIFT+ Toronto membership. On August 13, all active members of WIFT+ Toronto received an email with an invitation, link to Eventbrite, and unique access codes for member and guest tickets. If you are an active member (as of August 8, 2025) and have not received this email, please contact membership@wift.com.
Tickets are available to the General Public starting August 20.
Members: Please note that tickets will be hidden until you enter your access code. If the guest tickets option says "no more tickets available," this ticket type is sold out. Please email vharris@wift.com to be put on a waitlist for a guest ticket. If a spot becomes available, the waitlist will be notified before the event. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee your guest's entry into the event. Thank you.
Accessibility
Please let us know how we can ensure your accessibility, safety, and comfort by contacting membership@wift.com by Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:00pm ET.
WIFT+ STARS FUNDRAISER
Pay it forward and make a difference!
Support the Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto and honour the stars in your life by purchasing a WIFT+ Star in their name! All names being celebrated will be projected on-screen throughout the evening at the WIFT+ Toronto Reception@TIFF.
Prices:
- $10 donation = 1 WIFT+ Star
- $25 donation = 3 WIFT+ Stars
- $50 donation = 10 WIFT+ Stars
Donor Benefits:
- Every WIFT+ Star purchased qualifies you for one draw entry (prizes TBA).
- Donations of $25 or more are eligible to receive a tax receipt.
Honouree Benefits:
- WIFT+ Star honouree names will be featured both at our Reception@TIFF and across various online platforms.
- Honourees may receive a digital certificate highlighting their WIFT+ Star status (only available by donor request).
2025 FOUNDATION FOR WIFT+ TORONTO ONLINE AUCTION
The WIFT+ Toronto Annual Online Auction will run September 5-12, 2025. Bid on an array of exciting packages: cultural passes and tickets, set visits, gift certificates to top restaurants, theatre tickets, fashion accessories, unique experiences, and much, much more! All proceeds go to the Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto.
Have an item, experience, or something else you can donate to the auction? Please contact Rebecca Majdpour, Special Events Coordinator at specialevents@wift.com to connect!
We thank you for your support!
More info to come in September.
TICKETING TERMS & CONDITIONS
By claiming and/or purchasing tickets to the 2025 WIFT+ Toronto Reception@TIFF, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
- Tickets do not guarantee entry to the venue, especially during high attendance periods; entrance is subject to capacity constraints and other closures.
- Member tickets are non-transferable. Valid photo identification confirmation and applicable tickets are required for admission to the venue.
- All purchased Guest and/or General tickets, as well as associated event features such as the WIFT+ Stars campaign, are non-refundable and may not be exchanged.
- Tickets may not be sold, bartered, or exchanged for goods, services, or benefits.
- Each ticket admits one person, and may be revoked by WIFT+ Toronto at any time and for any reason. Revoked tickets are not eligible for a refund.