TICKETS & PASSES

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Individual tickets for the CITIZEN KANE screenings at Hearst Castle are currently sold out.
However, a limited number of tickets may be released at the beginning of March. To be sure you don’t miss any announcements about that or other exciting SLOIFF films and events, click Follow Blog Via Email on the right panel of our home page.

Also please note that the first 50 Movie Mogul pass buyers have an opportunity to reserve a ticket for either the Friday or Sunday screenings of CITIZEN KANE. So consider buying a Movie Mogul pass and enjoy the whole festival, as well as this special event.

Movie Mogul Pass

BUY NOW$250 FULL ACCESS PASS allows admission for one person to all regular Festival screenings, special events, workshops/panels, and all parties including VIP events. 

Back by popular demand! All purchasers of Mogul Passes will also receive a Wine Tasting Pass, good for complimentary wine tastings at the following participating SLO County wineries: Ancient Peaks Winery, Baileyana/Tangent Winery, Claiborne & Churchill Vintners, Derby Wine Estates, Frolicking Frog Cellars (by appt only), Hope Family Wines, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Lone Madrone, Niner Wine Estates, Pismo Beach Winery, Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden, Stephen Ross Wine Cellars, Talley Vineyards, Tolosa Winery and Vina Robles Winery.


Please note
: The first 50 Movie Mogul passes purchased will receive a ticket for the Hearst Castle “Citizen Kane” Friday evening event, but the pass holder must reserve the ticket in advance by calling (805) 546-3456 or by email to sloiff1 @ yahoo.com, no later than February 15.


SLOfest Weekend Pass

BUY NOW$150 Three-day weekend pass (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) admission for one person to all regular festival screenings, workshops/panels, Red Carpet Events (Surf Nite and King Vidor Award) and all parties, except VIP events.*


Movie Star Pass

BUY NOW$90 Admission for one person to all regular festival screenings and all regular workshops/panels.


Movie Fanatic Pass

BUY NOW$50 Admission for one person to six regular Festival screenings, or two people for three screenings. 

* VIP events: VIP mixer at Mo/Tav on 3/9, “Citizen Kane” screenings at Hearst Castle Theatre at the Visitor Center on 3/8 and 3/11, King Vidor Award reception on 3/10

SPECIAL EVENTS:

“Citizen Kane” at the Hearst Castle Theatre at the Visitor Center
Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA
Friday, March 9, 2012 – Sorry, tickets for this event are now sold out!

Added Screening: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Doors open at 6:00pm, Movie begins at 6:30pm
Sorry, tickets for this event are now sold out!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the greatest movies of all time on the giant 5-story tall screen at the Hearst Castle Theatre at the Visitors Center! The film will be introduced by a Hearst Castle representative to be announced soon.

Please note: The first 50 Movie Mogul passes purchased will receive a ticket for the Hearst Castle “Citizen Kane” event on Friday evening, but the pass holder must reserve the ticket in advance by calling (805) 546-3456 or by email to sloiff1 @ yahoo.com, no later than February 15.


Pre-Festival Event:
Dinner and Movie Night at Buona Tavola

BUY NOWTuesday, March 6, 2012 – 6:30-9:00pm
1039 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo

Enjoy a sumptuous five-course Italian meal, personally prepared by chef/owner Antonio Varia, with specially selected wine pairing, on the romantic (and well heated) back patio of Buona Tavola in downtown SLO. All of this as you enjoy the hilarious and heart-warming Oscar-winner, MOONSTRUCK with 80 other lucky people.
Tickets are $95 and include the movie, food, wine, gratuity and a memorable experience.
(Movie Mogul passes cannot be used for this event, sorry!)


SOUTH PACIFIC Musical Sing-along
Thursday, March 8, 2012BUY NOW • Galaxy Theatres Atascadero
6:00pm Reception/Costume Contest – VIP Lounge (21+)
7:00pm Movie (all ages)

Shake your coconuts and sing to your hearts content while enjoying the 1958 musical classic, SOUTH PACIFIC on the big screen at the Galaxy Theatres. Wear a costume and compete for prizes at the reception in the VIP Lounge (age 21+) or just come for the film which will be screened in the VIP and regular theatres (all ages welcome.) This is going to be “Some Enchanted Evening”, so we hope to see you there!

$20/$15 for reception, costume contest and movie (age 21+)
$10/8 for the movie only


Red Carpet Event: Sports Nite in SLO

BUY NOWThursday, March 8, 2012 – 6:00-11:00pm
Fremont Theatre • 1025 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo

Three extreme-ly cool sports films: FINNSURF, 3 MINUTE GAPS and THE ART OF FLIGHT.

6:00pm – FINNSURF: $15 general / $10 students & SLOIFF Film Society
8:00pm – 3 MINUTE GAPS / THE ART OF FLIGHT: $15 general / $10 students & SLOIFF Film Society
(Only Movie Mogul passes can be used for this event)


Red Carpet Event: Indie Film and King Vidor Awards

BUY NOWSaturday, March 10, 2012 – 6:00pm
Fremont Theatre • 1025 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo

George Sidney Independent Film Awards and the presentation of the 2012 King Vidor Award for Career Achievement to Sir Richard Taylor.

6:00pm – $20 general / $15 students & SLOIFF Film Society
(Movie Mogul and SLOFest Weekend Passes can be used for this event.)
8:30pm  After-party Reception
- $40 general / $35 students & Film Society
(Only Movie Mogul passes can be used for this event)


Special Event – BUCK
Friday, March 9, 2012BUY NOW • Galaxy Theatres Atascadero
6:00pm Reception in VIP Lounge (21+)
7:00pm Movie (all ages)

Come and support the SLO Child Abuse Prevention Council and see this wonderful documentary, short-listed this year for an Academy Award. Reception of light appetizers and wine precedes the movie in the comfortable VIP Screening Room.

$20/$15 for reception (age 21+)
$10/8 for the movie only



Red Carpet Pre-Festival Event – THE MUSIC MAN
Saturday, March 3, 2012BUY NOW • Galaxy Theatres Atascadero
6:00pm Reception at the City of Atascadero Building
7:30pm Movie at the Galaxy Theatres

Enjoy an All-American evening as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic film The Music Man. A reception, marching band and local singers will be followed by the movie screening at the Galaxy Theatres. All ages are welcome!

$25 general / $15 students & SLOIFF Film Society members
(Only Movie Mogul passes can be used for this event)