Donate and support CIFF with a one-time donation matched up to 50% by Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink (BFK) and you’ll directly contribute to:

• Increasing Calgary’s cultural vibrancy and supporting the arts. In the past five years, over 5,000 students participated in the program! 
• Fostering youth education and volunteerism in our Generation Next previewer program.
• Accessibility: every year, CIFF waives fees for up to three schools in the Calgary area with financial limitations.

Support the transformational power of film and join us in our celebration of the best movies of the year! 

MAKE YOUR DONATION GO FURTHER. SCROLL DOWN TO DONATE THROUGH THE BIRDIES FOR KIDS (BFK) PORTAL AND YOUR DONATION WILL BE MATCHED UP TO 50 PERCENT!

ABOUT THE SERIES

Generation Next is Calgary International Film Festival's youth-focused film series. Heading into its third year, the Series empowers youth ambassadors to hand pick films relevant to their generation and gives a new voice to the youth perspective. CIFF collaborates with 10 high school students grades 9-12 to select and watch films, curating an important part of the festival's lineup.  

The curated films will also have high school curriculum ties, and teachers can sign-up for their class to watch a film during the 2022 festival. LEARN MORE

IMPACT OF GENERATION NEXT

Generation Next Previewer Program 

“The relationships and experiences that these opportunities provide will allow our students to thrive, network and kick-start their career ambitions.” - Julie Barton, Calgary Board of Education.

Generation Next Classroom Participation

100% of teachers surveyed said "participation in Generation Next added value to [their] classroom instruction and/or curriculum.

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

Cheques can be made out to ‘Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation’ with Calgary International Film Festival in the memo. Please complete this Pledge Form and mail to: 

 Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation                                                                                                                      Attn: Birdies for Kids,                                                                                                                                                   Suite 4700, 888 - 3rd Street SW                                                                                                                                        Bankers Hall West Tower                                                                                                                                            Calgary AB, T2P 5C5

The Calgary International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit organization and a registered charity (Charitable Registration Number: 864856927RR0001).