BOX OFFICE

The 21st Edition of the Camden International Film Festival takes place September 11-14th in Midcoast Maine.

Check back soon to purchase a pass and start dreaming about your future festival week.

The CIFF Box Office will reopen May 30th, 2025.

If you have any pressing questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or 207-200-3171.

BOX OFFICE

The 21st Camden International Film Festival returns September 11–14 across Camden, Rockport, and Rockland, Maine.

Whether you’re here for the feature films, the shorts, thought-provoking panels and workshops, the Points North Pitch, or the legendary After Dark parties, there’s a pass that lets you experience CIFF your way. This year also marks the return of our YETI Lounge, sponsored by YETI—a hub for connection and conversation—available to Patron, Priority Queue, and Industry passholders.

From now until July 1st snatch an All Access or Screenings Pass at the best price of the year and start dreaming of your fall festival week!

The CIFF Box Office is now open and passes are moving fast.

Individual tickets will be released later this summer.

Questions? We’re here to help: [email protected] or 207-200-3171.

All sales final.

Pass Options

CIFF Screenings Pass – $100

See the films. Miss the magic.

This pass gets you access to all in-person screenings at all venues during the festival which includes our Opening Night films that are exclusive to passholders, with no individual tickets sold. The Screenings Pass does not include the Points North Forum, our legendary parties, or any receptions. A great entry point—just know you’ll miss out on the full CIFF experience.

 

CIFF All Access Pass – $275

The complete CIFF experience!

This is the pass we recommend for anyone who wants to truly immerse themselves in the festival. You’ll get access to every film screening as well as the Points North Forum (featuring masterclasses, panels, and the famed Points North Pitch), and entry to our legendary After Dark parties. With an All Access pass we also invite you to conclude your festival weekend with admittance to the Closing Night Reception.

It’s great value—and an excellent way to engage with filmmakers, ideas, and community all festival long.

 

CIFF Patron All Access Pass – $1000

Support the festival, savor the perks.

Includes everything in the All Access Pass, plus access to our exclusive YETI Lounge, the location of our Opening Night Kick-Off Party and a daily Happy Hour from 4–6pm. A great way to relax, connect, and support Points North—$725 of this pass is tax-deductible.

 

CIFF Priority Queue All Access Pass – $2,500

First in line. First to connect.

All Patron-level benefits, plus front-of-the-line access to every CIFF event and screening, guaranteeing your favorite seat every time. $2,225 of this pass is tax-deductible.

 

CIFF Industry Pass – $350

For professionals shaping the field.

Open to those working in distribution, programming, acquisitions, festivals, and other industry roles. This pass includes everything in the All Access Pass, plus access to the YETI Lounge and requires accreditation.

BOX OFFICE

There are a number of ways to plug into this year’s CIFF—in-person, online, or both! 

Miss a film while at the fest? All Access Passes come with access to the Virtual Festival, which extends access to the film program through September 30. Want to cram in as many in-person film screenings as possible, but not interested in parties or the Points North Forum? You’ll want to check out the Screenings Pass! CIFF passholders will be able to pre-register for film screenings before individual tickets go on sale to the public.  

The Virtual Pass will go on sale later this summer.

Our popular Industry Lounge returns for the third year and is available at Patron and Priority Queue pass levels. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or 207-200-3171.

All sales final.

PASS OPTIONS

CIFF Virtual Pass: $75

Virtual Pass: $75 Tap in from the comfort of your own screen!

The Virtual Pass includes access from September 16-30 to selections from the 2024 Film Program and the special 20th Anniversary selections. Virtual screenings will be available to viewers in the United States only and will go on sale later this summer.

CIFF Screenings Pass: $100  All the in person films you can handle!

The CIFF Screenings pass includes admission to all in-person screenings at all venues during CIFF. It does NOT include access to the Points North Forum, the Virtual Festival, the Industry Lounge, or access to parties or receptions. Includes pre-registration for film screenings.

CIFF All Access Pass: $275 The Peak CIFF experience!

The CIFF All Access Pass includes admission to all in-person screenings at all venues during CIFF’s Opening Weekend, access to the Points North Forum, the beloved Points North Pitch, and access to CIFF After Dark parties. Includes pre-registration for film screenings. With an All Access Pass, you’ll also have the opportunity to watch films through our Virtual Festival (including the special 20th Anniversary additions) and catch up with anything you missed over Opening Weekend!

CIFF Patron All Access Pass: $1000

The CIFF Patron All Access Pass gets you everything the CIFF All Access pass provides, plus access to the Lounge and a priority access window for pre-registration to key CIFF events. ($750 of this pass will be considered a charitable contribution for tax purposes.)

CIFF Priority Queue All Access Passes: $2,500

The CIFF Priority Queue All Access Pass moves you to the front of the line! That’s right, be among the first to enter for all in-person CIFF events and screenings (get your favorite seat!) in addition to having all the access a Patron Pass provides (Lounge access + pre-registration for key festival events). ($2,250 of this pass will be considered a charitable contribution for tax purposes.)

TICKET OPTIONS

General Tickets (In-Person Screenings): Tickets will be available at the door before each screening and at the festival hub if a screening is not yet sold out. 

General Tickets (Virtual Screenings): Tickets will be available starting on September 16th to passholders and individual ticket buyers. All Virtual Screenings are available in the United States only. Log into your Eventive account using the Eventive TV app or tap into the Virtual festival using your web browser.

All Access Pass

Immerse yourself in the complete CIFF Experience

$225

No tickets needed; Priority admission line

This pass is the only way to have the complete CIFF Experience. An All Access Pass gets you into every public event at CIFF over the course of the festival, including early entry at all screenings and the Points North Pitch. The All Access Pass also includes admission to the Storyforms barn, and invitations to exclusive events with filmmakers and industry decision makers. Finally, this is the ONLY pass that includes access to our infamous “After Dark” late night parties!

All Access Only Events Include

  • Opening Night Party
  • Points North Filmmaker Reception
  • CIFF “After Dark” Friday Night
  • CIFF All Access Cocktail Reception
  • CIFF “After Dark” Saturday Night
  • Closing Night Awards Reception

Screenings + Forum Pass

Films, masterclasses, panels, pitches, and more

$175

No tickets needed; Priority admission line

This pass gets you into all film screenings and Points North Forum events throughout the festival weekend, including entry to all films before individual ticket holders.

Note: The Screenings and Forum Pass does not include access to the Storyforms Barn or special events.

Screening Tickets

Individual tickets for CIFF screenings can be purchased for $10 at screening venues (as available) prior to showtime. If seats are available, tickets go on sale 15 minutes prior to each screening. Be sure to get there early!

Tickets are on a first come, first served basis and are dependent upon availability. If you are interested in seeing more than a film or two, we suggest buying a pass to maximize your festival experience!

Note: Advance online ticket holders will be admitted after the priority and passholder queues and before the walk-up ticket buyers. No paper tickets will be necessary, the names of the online ticket holders will be at the door.

BOX OFFICE HOURS AND LOCATION

The Camden International Film Festival Box Office is located at 16 Bay View Hotel at 16 Bay View Street in Camden.

Contact:

Phone: (207) 200-3171
Email: [email protected]

Hours:

Wednesday, September 30: Noon – 9:00pm
Thursday, October 1: Noon – 9:00pm
Friday, October 2: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday, October 3: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, October 4: 9:00am – 5:00pm

More information about pass pick-up will follow your purchase. You can also contact our Box Office Manager with questions: [email protected].

Important Note

All Passholders MUST arrive at the appropriate venue at least 15 minutes before showtime in order to access the priority queues. All-Access passholders will be admitted 15 minutes prior to screening, other passholders will be admitted immediately following. Screenings then open up to online ticket buyers and finally, as available, to walk-up ticket buyers.

ALL ACCESS PASS ($225)

All Access (Peak CIFF Experience!)

Special EARLIEST BIRD pricing through July 6: $190

No tickets needed; Priority admission line

This pass is the only way to have the complete CIFF Experience. An All Access Pass gets you into every public event at CIFF over the course of the festival, including early entry at all screenings and the Points North Pitch. The All Access Pass also includes admission to the Storyforms barn, and invitations to exclusive events with filmmakers and industry decision makers. Finally, this is the ONLY pass that includes access to our infamous “After Dark” late night parties!

All Access Only Events Include

  • Opening Night Party
  • Points North Filmmaker Reception
  • CIFF “After Dark” Friday Night
  • CIFF All Access Cocktail Reception
  • CIFF “After Dark” Saturday Night
  • Closing Night Awards Reception

SCREENINGS + FORUM PASS ($175)

Screenings + Forum Pass (All the Films | All the Forum Content)

Special EARLIEST BIRD pricing through July 6: $140

No tickets needed; Priority admission line

This pass gets you into all film screenings and Points North Forum events throughout the festival weekend, including entry to all films before individual ticket holders.

Note: The Screenings and Forum Pass does not include access to the Storyforms Barn or special events.

SCREENINGS PASS ($95)

Screenings Pass (The all Film CIFF Experience)

Special EARLIEST BIRD pricing through July 6: $75

No tickets needed; Priority admission line

This pass gets you into all CIFF screenings with entrance before individual ticket holders.

Note: The Screenings Pass does not include access to the Storyforms Barn, Points North Forum sessions, or special events.

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STORYFORMS TICKETS

Storyforms Tickets

Storyforms is CIFF’s showcase of interactive and immersive media, which highlights new technologies and platforms for nonfiction storytelling, including Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).

Stay tuned for our program announcements later in the summer, when you’ll have an opportunity to buy Storyforms tickets. These tickets can be used alone or as add-ons to your pass.

In the meantime, if you want to ensure access to Storyforms, getting an All Access Pass is the way to go!

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Individual Tickets

Individual tickets for CIFF screenings can be purchased for $10 at screening venues (as available) prior to showtime. If seats are available, tickets go on sale 15 minutes prior to each screening. Get there early as screenings tend to sell out!

Tickets are on a first come, first served basis and are dependent upon availability. If you are interested in seeing more than a film or two, we suggest buying a pass to maximize your festival experience!

Note: New this year, a limited number of screening tickets for select films will be available after the program is announced. Advance online ticket holders will be admitted after the priority and passholder queues and before the walk-up ticket buyers. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Hub, starting Wednesday, September 11.