2026 Sarasota Film Festival

Passes & Memberships

Get access to films, events, and exclusive perks with our festival passes and memberships.

Festival Passes

Cinephile Elite

Get our ultimate ALL-ACCESS PASS to experience SFF like a VIP!

Ticketless access to the Main Slate or Reserve your seats in advance. This is the pass to see it all!

Here's what you get:

Ticketless admission to all films during the festival, both in-person and online
One Ticket to the Opening Night Film and Party
One Ticket to the Friday Night Street Party
One "In Conversation" (or similar event) Ticket
One Ticket to the Closing Night Film and Awards Ceremony
Advance and members-only ticket reservations
Receive exclusive discounts on all film and event tickets
Invitations to year-round events, such as member-only screenings, educational events and more!
Digital film guide emailed to you before it’s released to the public
50% discount on all SFF merchandise
Free popcorns with every screening (when offered)
Priority seating (entry before the general public) for all Regular, Spotlight and Centerpiece screenings
Access to one-on-one film selection with a Festival Programmer during member days
Access to the Filmmaker Lounge

$1,500

Cinephile Pass

Enjoy ticketless access to all of our Main Slate, Spotlight and Centerpiece films or reserve your seats in advance! Skip the line or skip the Box Office the choice it entirely yours!

Here's what you get:

Ticketless admission to all films during the festival, both in-person and online
One ticket to the Opening Night Film + Party
One Ticket to the Closing Night Film and Awards Ceremony
Advance ticket reservation
Receive exclusive discounts on all film and event tickets
Invitations to year-round events, such as member-only screenings, educational events and more!
Digital film guide emailed to you before it’s released to the public
35% discount on all SFF merchandise
Free popcorns at screenings (when offered)
Priority seating (entry before the general public) for all Regular, Spotlight and Centerpiece screenings
Special program introduction with a Festival Programmer
Access to the Filmmaker Lounge

$1,200

Independent Film Supporter

Show your love for independent film while getting discounts on Cinematheque tickets and SFF merch!

Here's what you get:

10% discount on all merchandise
10% discount on all General Admission tickets (excluding Opening/Closing, Centerpiece, In Conversation tickets)

$40All Access

Memberships

Director Member

Rub elbows with the artists and industry in the filmmaker lounge and receive advance film and event suggestions.

Here's what you get:

One ticket to the Opening Night Film
One Ticket to the Closing Night Film and Awards Ceremony
Access to a members only line to purchase tickets (when available)
Receive exclusive discounts on all film and event tickets (up to 30%)
Invitations to year-round events, such as member-only screenings, educational events and more! (availability may be limited and will be available after Cinephile members have responded)
Digital film guide emailed to you before it’s released to the public
25% discount on all SFF merchandise
5 free popcorn (when offered)
Access to festival program introduction with a Festival Programmer during member days
Access to the Filmmaker Lounge

$525All Access

Producer Member

Be one of the first in the theatre and select your seats before the general public!

Here's what you get:

Access to a members only line to purchase tickets (if offered)
Receive exclusive discounts on all film and event tickets (up to 25%)
Invitations to year-round events, such as member-only screenings, educational events and more! (availability may be limited and will be available after Cinephile and Director Members have responded)
Digital film guide emailed to you before it’s released to the public
20% discount on all SFF merchandise

$180All Access

Associate Member

Support the filmmakers of tomorrow while enjoying discounts and invitations to year round events.

Here's what you get:

Access to a members only line to purchase tickets (if offered)
Receive exclusive discounts on all film and event tickets (up to 15%)
Invitations to year-round events, such as member-only screenings, educational events and more! (availability may be limited and will be available after Cinephile, Director and Producer Members have responded)
Digital film guide emailed to you before it’s released to the public
15% discount on all SFF merchandise
Ability to waitlist for Standby Only films (You will be taken in the order the request is received after Producer and Director member waitlists have been filled)

$70All Access