Tickets & Passes
2008 PASS & TICKETING STRUCTURE
PASS INFORMATION
The Premiere Pass is the first-class AFI DALLAS experience, featuring tickets to all of our world renowned Gala Premieres, plus admission to any regular screening and access to the Target Festival Lounge.
Pass benefits include the following:
- Priority access for one (1) to all regular screenings.
- One (1) ticket to the Opening Night Screening at the Majestic Theatre. Seating is limited and RSVP is required.
- One (1) ticket to EACH of the Centerpiece Screenings and associated Parties during the Festival, subject to availability. Seating is limited and RSVP is required.
- One (1) ticket to the Closing Night Screening and Party, subject to availability. RSVP required.
- Access to the Target Festival Lounge and all other officially sanctioned AFI DALLAS Hospitality areas (as space permits)
- This pass is non-transferable and requires a photo
The Festival Pass offers easy access to all screenings without requiring ticket selection, plus access to the Target Festival Lounge where you can take a break between screenings, and meet and mingle with attending filmmakers.
Pass benefits include the following:
- Access to the Target Festival Lounge and all other officially sanctioned AFI DALLAS Hospitality areas (as space permits)
| "OPENING WEEKENDER" PASS |
$250 |
VALID Thursday, Mar 27th through Sunday Mar 30th
or
| "CLOSING WEEKENDER" PASS |
$250 |
VALID Friday, Apr 4th through Sunday Apr 6th
If you only have a few days to spend with us, purchase a Weekender Pass and enjoy your weekend as a Festival VIP.
Pass benefits include the following:
- Access to the Target Festival Lounge and all other officially sanctioned AFI DALLAS Hospitality areas (as space permits)
- One (1) ticket to the Opening Night Screening at the Majestic Theatre, or one (1) to the Closing Night Screening and Party, subject to availability. Seating is limited and RSVP is required.
| TARGET FESTIVAL LOUNGE PASS |
$75 |
Get access to the AFI DALLAS pass-holder-only Target Festival Lounge. Experience the excitement of Victory Park, the filmmakers and the camaraderie for only $75 for the entire Festival. If you have a pass already, purchase the Target Festival Lounge Pass for a friend — it's a great place to hang out between screenings. With hosted bar and DJs featured nightly this is a real entertainment value.
Pass benefits include the following:
- Access to the Target Festival Lounge and all other officially sanctioned AFI DALLAS Hospitality areas (as space permits)
Note: The Target Festival Lounge Pass does not allow you access to any screenings or galas.
PASS-HOLDER POLICIES
An allotment of seats is reserved at every screening for pass-holders. Pass-holders must be seated 20 minutes prior to screening start time, or admittance cannot be guaranteed. Fest Pass and Weekender Pass holders join the line, while Premiere Pass holders receive priority entrance to regular screenings.
If your pass includes Gala access, RSVPS must be received by March 22.
Passes are non-transferable and some will require a photo. Passes will be available for pick-up starting Monday, March 24, at the Dallas Morning News Box Office at Victory Park , 3090 Olive St., Dallas, TX 75202
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for AFI DALLAS go on sale on Friday, March 7, online, over the phone and at the Dallas Morning News Box Office at Victory Park.
3 WAYS TO PURCHASE
Online: BUY TICKETS
24 hours a day, seven days a week By phone: 214.720.0663
Noon to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week In person: Dallas Morning News Box Office at Victory Park
3090 Olive St., Dallas, TX 75202
Hours of Operation
March 7 to 27: Noon- 8:00 p.m.
March 28 to April 5: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
April 6: 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
TICKET PRICES AND POLICIES
REGULAR SCREENINGS
| General Admission Tickets Purchased at the Victory Park Box Office |
$5.00 |
| General Admission Tickets Purchased online, over the phone, or at Angelika, AMC, or Magnolia |
$8.50 |
| Reduced Admission purchased at Angelika, AMC, or Magnolia * |
$6.50 |
*Reduced admission tickets are available at all theatres for the following groups and Community Partners: AFI members, KERA members, Seniors (62 and over), Students (with valid ID) or to patrons who bring two cans of food for the North Texas Food Bank
GALA SCREENINGS
Opening Night Film (screening only)
| Mezzanine |
$20.00 |
| Balcony |
$15.00 |
| Centerpiece |
$15.00 |
| Closing Night Film (screening only) |
$15.00 |
VOUCHERS
Don’t know what you want to see? Purchase vouchers and trade them in for tickets at the theaters.
| Single voucher |
$5.00 |
| Book of ten |
$40.00 |
Vouchers are ONLY available for sale at the Victory Park Box Office; however vouchers may be redeemed at all AFI DALLAS Festival screening venues for a hard ticket. Vouchers can also be redeemed in the Rush Line for sold out screenings (please visit AFIDALLAS.com for more information).
GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION
All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. You must be seated 20 minutes prior to screening time. After this time, remaining seats may be be sold.
WILL-CALL BEFORE THE FESTIVAL
Pick up your tickets early and avoid long lines! Advance will-call for tickets purchased online or by phone is available starting March 14 at the Victory Park Box Office.
WILL-CALL DURING THE FESTIVAL
Tickets not picked up prior to the Festival and/or tickets purchased online or by phone during the Festival will be available at the theater ticket booths at the venue of your first screening. Please pick up your tickets one hour before your first screening.
SAME-DAY SALES
Same-day ticket sales are available exclusively at the AFI DALLAS theater ticket booths, depending on availability. Ticket booths open one (1) hour prior to the first screening at the theater. Same-day tickets will not be sold over the phone or online. Same-day sales are CASH OR VOUCHER ONLY.
REGULAR SCREENING RUSH TICKET SALES
Screenings for which advance tickets are no longer available will be listed as "Rush Line". Rush lines will form approximately one hour prior to scheduled screening time at the venue. Admission will begin five minutes before program start time on a space-available basis. CASH OR VOUCHERS ONLY; admission is not guaranteed.
Note: All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. You must be seated 20 minutes prior to screening time. After this time ticket holders will NOT be guaranteed a seat, and remaining seats will be sold. Films not in English are presented in their original language with English subtitles, except where otherwise stated. Festival films are not rated; festivalgoers should exercise discretion.
