For companies: Tiger Business Lounge   

"The film festival is a place to celebrate friendships and strengthen business ties. In the lively, welcoming atmosphere the festival exudes, entrepreneurs can attend screenings of films from around the world with their business partners. The IFFR provides a unique opportunity to take an entrepreneur to a film from his or her country in an atmosphere that is typical of Rotterdam. Is there any better way of doing away with the cultural differences in international business?” Ahmed Aboutaleb Mayor of Rotterdam, Tiger Business Lounge Ambassador

The Tiger Business Lounge (TBL) has proven a success since its launch five years ago. Companies who enter into a long-term relationship with the festival can show their commitment using this platform. This allows the IFFR to provide a number of tools in the field of image support, business contact marketing and corporate communication. Invitations to premieres, special receptions, exclusive dinners and (naturally) free tickets to the exceptional films that premiere at the IFFR are also part of the TBL package. Our members feel a bond with the festival and want the best for the IFFR.

	Jacob van der Goot, Director of the ABN Amro Bank, member since 2006: “As a company from Rotterdam, you have to support this festival. In my opinion, the costs are justifiable and luckily others view this the same way. The IFFR is an ambitious festival and I would like to see ABN Amro Bank become its main sponsor. Of course, to be quite honest, the bank also became a member because I really enjoy films.”
	Ron Meyer, Director of the Center for Strategy & Leadership, member since 2008: “Film combines emotion and rationality, art and intellectualism – it motivates people to think and feel differently. The IFFR manages to spotlight and cherish this aspect of film. Our company, which is based in Rotterdam, became a member to help support the IFFR. The IFFR also stands for a lot of the same things our company does – it makes people think, is innovative, entertaining, open and international.”
	Jeroen Kamphuis, partner at Ernst & Young Accountants, member since 2006: “The Tiger Business Lounge is a very fun club to be a member of. It offers our company the opportunity to support the IFFR whilst simultaneously being able to offer business contacts a fabulous evening at the Tiger Business Lounge. A network event we are increasingly interested in.”