How TO FEST

ATTENDEES FAQs

Schedule

Where can I find the programming schedule and lineup?

The Full 2025 schedule will be available on our website no later than October 1st. You can find it here 

GENERAL PASSES + TICKETS

How can I confirm what my pass gives me access to?

Please visit our Passes page information and details here. Additionally, your pass perks can be found in your confirmation email.

Passes are available for pickup as early as October 23rd at 3:00pm at The Culver Theater. Once you receive your pass for the week, you are good to go, but be sure to keep it on your person at all times. You will have to scan it for various events. 

If you lose your pass there will be an additional $150 fee to replace it.

You will get a confirmation to your email via PDF & QR Code 

Be sure to check your spam folder via email (search: noreply@eventive.org), and you will also get a notification via text one hour before showtime. 

You will have to pick up your pass from the box office and you will have priority access. 

Box Office hours will be announced closer to the festival, which will be held from October 22-26, 2025.

No

A VIP Pass does provide entry on a first come, first served basis AFTER all nominees have been seated.

You can go view the schedule and RSVP for the events under the email account you purchased your pass here. Schedule will be posted no later than October 1st. 

Passes are non-transferable. We kindly ask you to refer your friends to purchase their own pass or tickets to the events. Day passes are available as well.

You may reserve ONE ticket per event or screening at a time. While you may reserve tickets for any events you would like, if two take place at the same time, you may only reserve tickets to one.

Yes you may cancel a reservation for an event up to two hours before the start time.

Yes, single event tickets will be available no later than October 1st

Purchasing an individual block ticket will allow you to view your selected film and any other screening within that block. Screening blocks typically include 4-7 short films or one feature film, with a run time of less than 2.0hrs

Yes. But we do encourage purchasing tickets/passes in advance, as at-the-door purchases may include an upcharge. 

If you purchase tickets to opening night, no need to purchase additional tickets to for opening night mixer/event

Screenings will have Q&As with filmmakers, subject to availability. Please check the individual screening block ticket on our website to confirm if there will be a Q&A following the screening.

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges on passes or tickets are permitted.

VENUE + PARKING

What’s the address to the theater?

The Culver Theater located at 9500 Culver Blvd Culver City, CA 90232. We will provide addresses to additional venues soon.

The Culver Theatre provides 2-hour parking validation to any of the following. In addition, the city provides one hour free. Parking is available from 8:00am to 2:00am Monday through Saturday and 10:00am to 2:00am 

 

Additional Culver Parking Options

  • 9099 Washington Blvd. Parking Garage  | 9099 Washington Blvd Culver City, CA 90232
  • Cardiff Parking Garage |  3846 Cardiff Ave Culver City, CA 90232 
  • Watseka Garage | 3844 Watseka Ave. Culver City, CA 90232 

FILMMAKER + ALUMNI + VIP MIXER

Who can attend the filmmaker + alumni + VIP mixer?

Only filmmakers who are screening (and their teams), past alumni of MFF and those who are VIP pass holders can attend this exclusive mixer. However, all other mixers and parties are open for everyone to attend.

DRESS CODE

Is there a dress code for the in person screenings or events?

Yes, there is! 

The suggested dress code is Creative Elegance and Classy. We would love for you to come out in your most boundary pushing, edgy, and unique styles as you grace the blue carpet, you never know what press will be there snapping pics! No jeans for opening and closing night! 

**The Awards Show requirement is formal**

MIXERS & PARTIES

If I have a pass do I need to purchase tickets to parties?

 Filmmaker, VIP, and All Access Passes include entry to all official parties, other passes such as the Day Pass and Panel Pass require tickets to be purchased to attend. Tickets can be purchased here.

You can view a complete list of festival official parties here.

TRAVEL

I’m traveling from out of town. Where is the best place to stay?

We have room blocks with the following hotels 

  • The Culver Hotel – directly across the street from Culver Theater

Use the special booking link here for the Hilton

  • Hilton Los Angeles – Culver City – 3.4 miles from Culver Theater (approx 13 mins) 

Use this special link here for the Culver Hotel