Attend

Ah yes, we’re glad you asked! Along with Competition Films, we have Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers & Actors, Education Panels, Global Lens Screenings, Special Engagement Screenings, Workshops, Award Ceremonies, Filmmaker Lounge, Special GIFF Planned Events such as Outdoor Concerts and a Rooftop Drive-in, Daily After Parties, Members only Events, Celebrity Private Events/Dinners, GIFF’s VIP Opening Night Reception, GIFF’s Signature Gala and VIP Engagements. Some of these events are included with your ticket, pass or membership purchase, some are open to the public and some require an additional ticket purchase for entrance. Refer to our GIFF Program Guide, Online Schedule or Event Calendar for details. We have tried to make it clear what tickets are required but as always, please contact us if you have any questions.

VIEW SCHEDULE

Our Event Calendar includes both GIFF and Year-Round Events.

VIEW EVENTS

Good question! There are several ways to access GIFF.

• Tickets are available for entrance to individual events such as film screenings, special engagements, the VIP Opening Night Reception and GIFF’s Signature Gala. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or on the day of the show at the GIFF Box Office located at each venue. As we mentioned above, GIFF has partnered with FestivalGenius as our premier platform for connecting GIFF to our audience. In addition to online scheduling it also provides GIFF’s online ticketing. Parties and special engagements require HARD TICKETS which can be purchased online or at the door.
• Film Passes grant access to films only and film-related events, not requiring a separate entrance ticket.  Daily and Total Festival Passes are available for purchase online through our partner FestivalGenius. Passes do not cover admission to parties.
• Membership provides entrance to exclusive Members Only Special Events and tickets and passes which varies with the type of membership purchased. GIFF has partnered with Eventbrite to promote and manage GIFF’s membership sales. Additional information on membership types, features and cost is available on our Become a Member page which links to online membership purchasing.

PURCHASE TICKETS

PURCHASE PASSES

PURCHASE MEMBERSHIP

• ADVANCE ONLINE PURCHASES: Patrons can pickup thir tickets at each venue’s GIFF Box Office Will Call or the week of the festival at GIFF’s Box Office in Hyde Park. Please double check which venue is showing your film. You must present a photo ID or present your purchase receipt. Tickets must be picked up 15 minutes prior to showtime to allow for seating.
• DAY OF SHOW SALES: To purchase a ticket for that day, go to the GIFF Box Office located at each venue.
• FILM PASS PROCEDURE: All Film Screening Passes ADMIT ONE to film screenings only and applies to Members, Sponsors, Board Members, Filmmakers and Industry passes. YOU MUST BE SEATED AT LEAST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCREENING. If you are not in your seat 15 minutes prior to the screening time, your seat will be given to a guest in the wait list “rush” line. No refunds, but you may exchange for another screening based on availability.

The popularity of GIFF almost guarantees films will sell out which makes it that much more important to purchase your tickets, passes and membership in advance. For SOLD OUT films, show up at the venue before showtime to enter the dedicated wait list/Rush line. Beginning approximately 15 minutes before film start time, we will sell tickets on a first-come basis based on seat availability. We accept cash only and full price for Rush tickets.

GIFF’s parties ALWAYS sellout. Buy your tickets now!

We are sorry that we can not offer refunds. However, tickets may be exchanged for another screening based on availability at each film screening venue.

Tickets cost between $12 – $15 each for screenings.