This year, the Festival Box Office will be located at
817 Palm St.
Please note that prior to the week of the festival, the Festival Box Office will NOT be running during Palm Theatre operating hours. Purchasing tickets and picking up passes must be done during the hours listed above.
PRE-FEST: APRIL 8-20
Tues, Wed | 3PM – 6PM
Sat, Sun | 9AM – 12PM
PRE-FEST: APRIL 21-23
Daily | 12PM – 6PM
Please note that during the above weeks the Festival Box Office will NOT be running during Palm Theatre operating hours. Purchasing tickets and picking up passes must only be done during the hours listed above.
FESTIVAL: APRIL 24-29
Daily | 9AM – 6PM
During the Festival, we will be operating out of Theater 3. A volunteer will point you in the right direction at the entrance.
APRIL 24-29
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 12PM – 10PM
Saturday: 10AM – 10PM
Sunday: 10AM – 9PM
Monday: 12PM – 9PM
Tuesday: 12PM – 9PM
Unlimited access to All-Access (Movie Mogul, Filmmaker All-Access, Sponsor All-Access) and See+Stay Passholders.
Daytime access (before 5PM) to Movie Star Passholders.
Visit the BOX OFFICE tab on our website or explore the full list of events to purchase tickets to a specific film or event.
If you would like in-person assistance, visit us at our FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE at The Palm Theatre beginning on April 8.
We have a wide range of ticketing options based on your budget.
TICKETS
General Screening: $15
Panels & Workshops: $5
Opening Night Film: $25
Opening Night Party: $40
Surf Nite: $25
Music Video Event: $20
King Vidor Award: $40
Spotlight Award: $20
Community of Skate: $25
Closing Night: $30
Students and Palmie Members receive $3 off all tickets.
PASSES & PACKAGES
Fan Pack 6: $80
Movie Star Pass: $225
Movie Mogul Pass: $350
You can find a detailed list of our ticketing options in our BOX OFFICE.
Yes! Our physical box office will be located at THE PALM THEATRE.
APRIL 8-20
Tues, Wed | 3PM – 6PM
Sat, Sun | 9AM – 12PM
APRIL 21-23
Daily | 12PM – 6PM
Please note that during these weeks the Festival Box Office will NOT be running during Palm Theatre operating hours. Purchasing tickets and picking up passes must only be done during the hours listed above.
FESTIVAL: APRIL 24-29
Daily | 9AM – 6PM
We will be operating out of Theater 3. A volunteer will point you in the right direction at the entrance.
Purchased passes and Sponsor Passes will be available for pickup at our Box Office on April 8.
Filmmaker Passes will not be available until the week of the Festival.
• Access to all screenings and special events
(Must reserve tickets in advance to events)
• Access to the Passholder Line at screenings that gives you priority entrance 30 minutes before the screening.
• Unlimited Festival Lounge access
• Encore screenings at the Palm Theatre from May 1-5
INCLUDES:
• Opening Night Film
• Opening Night Reception
• Surf Nite
• King Vidor Award
• Music Video Showcase
• Spotlight Award
• Community of Skate
• Closing Night
• Access to all regular film screenings
• Access to Opening Night & Pre-Reception
• Access to the Passholder Line at screenings that gives you priority entrance 30 minutes before the screening.
• Daytime Festival Lounge access before 5PM
INCLUDES:
• Opening Night Film
• Opening Night Reception
• Spotlight Award
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Surf Nite
• King Vidor Award
• Community of Skate
• Music Video Showcase
• Closing Night
• Palm Encore Screenings
• 4 tickets to regular film screenings
• Access to the Passholder Line at screenings that gives you priority entrance 30 minutes before the screening.
• Unlimited Festival Lounge access
INCLUDES:
• Opening Night Film
• Opening Night Reception
• Surf Nite
• Music Video Showcase
• Spotlight Award
• Community of Skate
• Closing Night
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• King Vidor Award
• Palm Encore Screenings
• 6 tickets to regular film screenings
• Reserve tickets in advance
• Ticket package saves on transaction fees and 10% on each ticket.
• Tickets can be used between multiple people
INCLUDES:
• Regular film screenings
• Spotlight Award
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Opening Night Film
• Opening Night Reception
• Surf Nite
• King Vidor Award
• Music Video Showcase
• Community of Skate
• Closing Night
We suggest arriving at least 35 minutes before a screening begins.
PASSHOLDER LINE: Gets let in 30 minutes before showtime.
RESERVED TICKET HOLDER LINE: Gets let in 25 minutes before showtime.
WALK UP LINE: The walk up line will be let in 10 minutes before a screening to purchase or redeem a ticket if any tickets remain.
Any late-coming Pass Holders will be let in first come, first served.
When you arrive at the venue there will be three lines for your screening. We suggest arriving at least 35 minutes before a screening begins.
PASSHOLDER LINE:
Gets let in 30 minutes before showtime.
• Movie Mogul
• Sponsor All-Access
• Filmmaker
• See + Stay
• Movie Star
Please note that after the 30 minute mark, any passholders who arrive will be asked to join the reserved ticket holder line and will be let in on a first-come, first served basis.
RESERVED TICKET HOLDER LINE:
Gets let in 25 minutes before showtime.
• Anyone who has pre-purchased or pre-reserved a ticket. You must have a ticket QR code to this exact screening.
• Fan Pack 6 holders who have reserved this film screening in advance
WALK UP LINE:
The walk up line will be let in 10 minutes before a screening to purchase or redeem a ticket if any tickets remain.
• Fan Pack 6 holders who have not reserved this film screening in advance
• General public who have not purchased a ticket in advance
PASSHOLDERS:
Just bring your pass! Make sure you’ve picked up your physical pass with your name and barcode at our Box Office. We will not accept printed confirmations at screenings.
RESERVED TICKET HOLDERS:
Bring a printed ticket or use your phone to display the QR code to the specific screening or event.
FAN-PACK WALK UP:
Get checked in at the door using your name.
A Shorts Program is a curated series of short films that play back to back in a single screening slot. Each of our shorts programs will offer a Q&A with attending filmmakers after the films. Each shorts program will play 2 times throughout the festival.
The SLO Film Festival is an International Independent Film Festival featuring films of all genres, lengths and budgets from around the world. With over 100 films scheduled throughout the week there is something for everybody!
Films that, in most cases, you wouldn’t get to see outside of the festival, Q&A’s with visiting filmmakers, special events, live music, networking and workshops!
This year we’re returning to all of our staple festival venues.
• The Palm Theatre
• Fremont Theater
• Downtown Centre Cinemas
• The Bay Theater
• Hotel San Luis Obispo
• Edna Contemporary Fine Art.
Absolutely! You can pick up a physical program guide at our Box Office the first week of April, at our venues around the Central Coast or at SLO Chamber Visitors Center. Come on in so you can start marking it up and making a game plan!
Yes! Come learn from the pros! We will be hosting panels in our Festival Lounge on Saturday and Sunday.
PANEL #1: The Festival Circuit and Beyond
The importance of film festivals and what comes after.
Saturday, April 26 | 10AM
PANEL #2: Understanding Light
A workshop focused on the practical approaches to mastering and understanding the placement, science and behaviors of light for your next film shoot.
Saturday, April 26 | 12PM
PANEL #3: How To Finance Your Indie Film
Learn how to finance your film or TV production by utilizing pre-sales, and foreign and domestic tax credits.
Sunday, April 27 | 10AM
PANEL #4: Beyond Entertainment
Using stories to achieve a purpose beyond entertainment, aiming for real-world impact and engagement.
Sunday, April 27 | 12PM
Parking downtown? The best place to park is our parking structures, there are three main parking structures:
• 842 Palm Street (Walking distance to Palm Theatre and Fremont)
• 919 Palm Street (Walking distance to Palm Theatre and Fremont)
• 871 Marsh Street (across the street from Downtown Centre Cinemas)
Daily maximum rate is $8.00.
Street parking rates in downtown San Luis Obispo range from $3 to $4 per hour depending on where you park. It is more expensive to park in the downtown core than in outlying streets.
Information will be added soon.
P.O Box 1449
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
1-805-546-3456
Palm Theatre – SLO Film Center
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