AFIFEST 2008 October 30 - November 9
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AFI FEST 2008 PASS INFORMATION

PASSES ON SALE SEPTEMBER 2!

Passes are the easiest way to attend AFI FEST -- buy one and get into any regular screening without having to purchase a ticket ... just show up at the theater 15 minutes before the screening start time and you're in!

Three ways to buy a pass:

  • Online
  • By phone - 1.866.AFI.FEST
  • Fax your order - 323.460.7732
  • New in 2008 - Purchase in person at the AFI FEST 2008 Main Box Office at Hollywood & Highland on the third floor.

You don't need to see the 2008 film lineup to know that we will have some of the hottest US and international films at the festival this year. Purchase your pass early and we'll throw in a few little things that will make your experience better! Purchase a StarPass before October 8 and choose between a comp Day Pass or two (2) additional gala tickets of your choice (first come, first served; based on availability). Purchase a FestPass before October 8 and choose five (5) regular screening vouchers or an additional centerpiece or tribute ticket (first come, first served; based on availability).

Want even more bang for your buck? Here are a few ways to save $40* on your pass...

In person
Buy your pass at the AFI FEST 2008 Main Box Office located at Hollywood & Highland on the third floor.

Call us
All current AFI Members, ArcLight Members or Hollywood & Highland Elephant Card holders receive the special discount. Present your card at time of pickup to verify eligibility.

*Please note: one discount per pass. May not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or offer.

PASSES

StarPass          $ 795
This premier pass offers the first-class AFI FEST experience, featuring tickets to all of our world-renowned Gala Premieres, plus admission to any regular screening and access to the Cinema Lounge, the entertainment hub located at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in the Oscar Room. No other pass includes all these benefits, and it's the only way to guarantee your seat for the Gala screenings and Tribute.

Pass benefits include:

  • Priority admittance to all regular screenings
  • One ticket to the Opening Night Gala screening in the Dome
  • One ticket to each Centerpeice Screening and Tribute
  • One ticket to the Closing Night Gala screening in the Dome
  • Access for one to the Cinema Lounge
  • Access to Digifest on November 6th and 7th
  • This pass is non-transferable

NOTE: StarPass holders do not require a hard ticket for regular screenings. You must be seated at least 15 minutes before the scheduled screening time, or admittance cannot be guaranteed.


FestPass         $ 325
For AFI FEST fans who want a little taste of everything AFI FEST has to offer, the FestPass lets you attend a Centerpiece Screening or Tribute with a friend and gives you easy access to all regular screenings and the Cinema Lounge, the entertainment hub located at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in the Oscar Room.

Pass benefits include:

  • Admittance to all regular screenings
  • Two tickets to a Centerpiece Screening or Tribute (first come, first served; based on availability)
  • Access for one to the Cinema Lounge
  • Access to Digifest on November 6th and 7th
  • This pass is non-transferable

NOTE: FestPass holders do not require a hard ticket for regular screenings. You must be seated at least 15 minutes before the scheduled screening time, or admittance cannot be guaranteed.


CinePass          $225                  
The CinePass offers access to all regular screenings, with the exception of Special Screenings, Tributes and Gala Screenings. CinePass holders also receive access to the Cinema Lounge -- the entertainment hub located at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in the Oscar Room -- where you can take a break between screenings, and meet and mingle with attending filmmakers.

Pass benefits include the following:

  • Admittance to all regular screenings, excluding Special Screenings and Galas
  • Access for one to the Cinema Lounge
  • Access to Digifest on November 6th and 7th
  • This pass is non-transferable

NOTE: CinePass holders do not require a hard ticket for regular screenings. This pass does not allow entrance into designated "Special Screenings" or "Gala Screenings" (Opening Night, Centerpiece, Tribute or Closing Night). You must be seated at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled screening time, or admittance cannot be guaranteed.


DayPass         $95
If you have a flexible schedule and want to avoid the crowds while seeing most of the Festival films, then the DayPass is for you! Attend all matinee screenings before 6 p.m. for one low price and get exclusive access to the Cinema Lounge, the entertainment hub located at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in the Oscar Room.

Pass benefits include the following:

  • Admittance to all matinee screenings before 6 p.m.
  • Access for one to the Cinema Lounge
  • Access to Digifest on November 6th and 7th
  • This pass is non-transferable

NOTE: DayPass holders do not require a hard ticket for weekday and weekend matinee screenings. You must be seated at least 15 minutes before the scheduled screening time, or admittance cannot be guaranteed.


FlexPass         $155
If you only have three days to spend with us or are looking for the most economical way to attend the Festival, purchase a FlexPass and choose the three days you want to attend AFI FEST: Receive all the benefits including access to the Cinema Lounge, the entertainment hub located at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in the Oscar Room!

Pass benefits include the following:

  • Unlimited admittance to all regular screenings for three consecutive days of the Festival
  • Access for one to the Cinema Lounge for the three consecutive days chosen
  • Access to Digifest on November 6th and 7th
  • This pass is non-transferable

*Consecutive days start on October 31, 2008. Pass does not include tickets to Gala screenings (Opening Night, Closing Night, Centerpiece screenings and Tribute).

NOTE: FlexPass holders do not require a hard ticket for regular screenings. You must be seated at least 15 minutes before the scheduled screening time, or admittance cannot be guaranteed.


PASS-HOLDER POLICIES

An allotment of seats is reserved at every screening for pass holders. Pass holders must be seated 15 minutes before screening start time, or admittance cannot be guaranteed. CinePass, DayPass, FestPass and FlexPass holders join the line, while StarPass holders receive priority entrance to regular screenings.

Passes are nontransferable and will require a photo ID. Passes will be available for pickup starting Friday, October 24, at the AFI FEST 2008 Main Box Office at Hollywood & Highland on the Third Floor.

Pick up your pass between October 24-29 and receive two (2) free screening vouchers.

PLEASE NOTE: Passes will not be available for pickup at ArcLight Hollywood.


AFI MEMBERS

AFI members enjoy a $40 discount on AFI FEST 2008 Passes. Please contact the Membership Office at 800.774.4234 or membership@AFI.com for more information and to order your pass by phone.

To become an AFI member, click here.

All pass holders receive a FREE one-year AFI membership at the Friend level. This offer applies to NEW memberships only. Offer may not be used in conjunction with the $40 pass discount for current AFI members.