FESTIVAL TICKETS
SIFF Box Office is located on the second level of Pacific Place (600 Pine St), open Mon—Sat 11 am—7 pm, Sun and Memorial Day noon—6 pm. To charge online go to www.siff.net. To charge by phone, call 324-9996. There is a $1 charge per ticket up to $5 for web and phone orders.
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES
$11 for regular screenings and Festival Forum events ($9 for regular screenings for SIFF members when purchased in advance).
$8 for matinees (first show of the day before 5:30 pm, except where noted; $7 for SIFF members when purchased in advance).
$8 for midnight screenings ($7 for SIFF members when purchased in advance).
$6 for Films4Families matinees ($5 for SIFF members when purchased in advance).
$5 for Teen Tix members.
TICKET PACKAGES
Cinematic Six-Packs are $57 ($51 for members) and include admission to any six films priced $11 or less, with a one-ticket limit per film.
Student and Senior Reel Deals are $35 and include admission to any five films priced $11 or less, with a one-ticket limit per film. Valid ID required.
Film Buff 20-Packs are $160 and include admission to any 20 films priced $11 or less, with a two-ticket limit per film.
Gift Certificates are available in the amount of $25 and are good for merchandise and tickets to any SIFF event.
SPECIAL EVENTS
VIP Opening Night Experience: $200
Opening Night Gala: $50
Closing Night Gala: $40
Centerpiece Gala: The Great Buck Howard: $25 for film and reception, $13 for film only
Gay-la: Kiss the Bride: $25 for film and reception, $13 for film only
Face the Music: Sunrise: $20 advance, $22 door
John Waters presents Cecil B. Demented: $11.
BUSES
Metro buses are available from all points in Seattle and surrounding areas. For information call the Metro Information Line at 553-3000. Bus information and schedules can also be found at http://transit.metrokc.gov.
DAY-OF-SHOW TICKETS
SIFF Box Office offers advance ticket sales for any venue up until 30 minutes before the show. Screening venues are open 30 minutes before the first show of the day and close 15 minutes after the last show of the day. Seating is guaranteed up until 10 minutes before the show. There is no late seating.
Rush Tickets are limited for sold-out shows and are available at venues 5—10 minutes before showtime. Tickets are first-come, first-served, and are dependent upon how many seats are available. Cash only.
PASSES
Seats are held at every screening for pass holders. While a pass (save for the Platinum and Gala) doesn't guarantee a seat, pass holders are allowed priority entry up to 20 minutes before the show, or until all the pass-holder seats are taken. Pass holders should show up 30 minutes before the show. All passes are nontransferable, and photo ID must be shown at the theater. Passes can be purchased during regular box-office hours at Pacific Place.
Platinum Passes and Platinum Plus Passes are sold out.
Full Series Passes are $850 ($750 for SIFF members) and include admission to all public screenings and press screenings, save for Gala screenings, Secret Festival, Festival Forums, and special events.
Weekly Passes are $325 ($275 for SIFF members) and include admission to all public screenings for the chosen week. Weekly Passes cannot be used for Opening Night, Gala screenings, Special Events, Secret Festival, Festival Forums, and Closing Night.
Secret Festival Passes are $53 ($43 for SIFF members) and include admission to all four Secret Festival screenings.
SIFF Gala Passes are $105 ($90 for SIFF members) and include admission to Opening Night, Closing Night, and Centerpiece Gala films and receptions. Gay-la is not included.
ShortsFest Weekend Passes are $100 ($75 for SIFF members).
COPRESENTATIONS
John Waters at Benaroya Hall: $25—$100 ($100 ticket includes afterparty for with the man himself)
In the Land of the Headhunters (with a live score and Kwakwaka'wakw performance): $13—$18
Alexander Nevsky (with score performed by the Seattle Symphony): $17—$95.
FESTIVAL VENUES
BENAROYA HALL 200 University St, 215-4800
CINERAMA 2100 Fourth Ave, 441-3080;
EGYPTIAN 801 E Pine St, 781-5755
HARVARD EXIT 807 E Roy St, 781-5755
MOORE THEATRE 1932 Second Ave, 467-5510
NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 1515 12th Ave, 267-5380
PACIFIC PLACE 600 Pine St, fourth fl, 652-2404
SIFF CINEMA, MCCAW HALL 321 Mercer St, 324-9996
TRIPLE DOOR 216 Union St, 838-4333
UPTOWN CINEMAS 511 Queen Anne Ave N, 285-1022
