Tickets

Festival Packages

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Unlimited film blocks for one festival day with The Storyteller Pass. Includes access to deep-dive talks throughout the festival and an official Cindependent festival lanyard.
Storyteller Pass holders can attend masterclasses on Saturday and the Screenplay Speakeasy on Thursday & Friday, depending on the day you choose.
Choose one festival day and attend any film blocks that fit your schedule. There are two seating options available, which you can select from Memorial Hall’s ticketing map.
Come and go all day - no advance film selection required.

VIP access includes premiere seating for films and entry to the official after-party on your selected day. Designed for guests who want priority access and a more elevated festival experience.
1-Day VIP ($75, fees included): Premiere seating and access to that day’s official after-party.

3-Day VIP ($253, fees included): Box seating all festival long, a dedicated festival liaison, unlimited drinks, plus a festival tote and printed program.
VIP seating areas are limited and priority-based. 3-Day VIP guests receive full-festival access and on-site support from a dedicated liaison, while 1-Day VIP access applies to a single festival day only and does not include a liaison.

Admission to one curated film block at the festival. CindeTickets can be purchased as a single ticket or in Crew Packs to share with friends or collaborators.
Film blocks are selected once the full festival lineup is announced on August 1 (Cindependence Day). CindeTickets and Crew Packs can be redeemed for any available film block at that time.
CindeTickets are valid for one film block only and do not include a festival lanyard or access to talks, masterclasses, or after-parties. Seating is General Admission and availability is limited by block capacity.

Virtual Festival

Experience the Cindependent Festival from anywhere in the world with our Virtual Festival Pass.

$25 all-access + $4 fee from Memorial Hall
Stream every official Cindependent Selection - all features and shorts - right from the comfort of your home.
Watch at your own pace during the virtual viewing window September 17 - October 8,2026
Be part of the Cindependent community, no matter where you are
Powered by Vision Media, the virtual pass brings the full festival lineup straight to your screen.