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Passes + Tickets

    The 28th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival takes place April 16–19, 2026, in downtown Durham, North Carolina.

    A special presale with reduced prices on festival passes will be offered from November 18–December 9, 2025. Quantities are limited and may sell out. Prices will increase when the regular pass sale begins on January 15, 2026.

    Last Minute Line and Makers passes are not included in the presale.

    Please note, passes are non-transferable; each pass is assigned to an individual, as are the passholder’s tickets. One ticket per film or special event may be reserved (space permitting).

    In an effort to produce and sustain a greener festival, complimentary tote bags will not be distributed this year for any pass type. Instead, a limited number of totes will be available for purchase at the Merch Shop. 

    The complete film lineup and schedule will be announced in March.

    Passes

    PREMIERE PASS - $450Presale begins November 18

    (regular price $495)

    • 15 Green Line tickets
    • Green Line access 
    • Last Minute Line access
    • 1 ticket may be redeemed for the Opening Night Party
    • 1 ticket may be redeemed for the Awards Barbecue
    • Ticket reservations begin on April 1

    Passes are non-transferable; each pass is assigned to an individual, as are the passholder’s tickets. One ticket per film or special event may be reserved (space permitting), for up to a total of 15 tickets. 

    SIGNATURE PASS - $250Presale begins on November 18

    (regular price $275)

    • 10 Blue Line tickets
    • Blue Line access
    • Last Minute Line access
    • 1 ticket may be redeemed for the Opening Night Party
    • 1 ticket may be redeemed for the Awards Barbecue
    • Ticket reservations begin on April 2

    Passes are non-transferable; each pass is assigned to an individual, as are the passholder’s tickets. One ticket per film or special event may be reserved (space permitting), for up to a total of 10 tickets. 

     

    ESSENTIAL PASS- $125Presale begins on November 18

    (regular price $140)

    • 5 Blue Line film tickets
    • Blue Line access
    • Last Minute Line access
    • Ticket reservations begin on April 3

    Passes are non-transferable; each pass is assigned to an individual, as are the passholder’s tickets. One ticket per film may be reserved (space permitting), for up to a total of 5 tickets. Access to special events is not included with this pass. 

    LAST MINUTE LINE PASS - $75On sale January 15

    Not available during pass presale

    • Last Minute Line access only

    Passes are non-transferable. Reserved tickets for film screenings and access to special events are not included with this pass.

    Single Tickets

    GREEN LINE SINGLE TICKET - $30On sale April 9

    Not available during pass presale

    BLUE LINE SINGLE TICKET - $18On sale April 9

    Not available during pass presale

    Festival Seating Lines

    Full Frame uses three seating lines at each venue: Green Line, Blue Line, and Last Minute Line. The Green Line is seated first, followed by the Blue Line, with remaining seats filled from the Last Minute Line as space allows. 

    For more information on how lines work at the festival, visit the Festival FAQ page.

    How to Purchase

    All purchases must be made through the Duke University Box Office online, by phone, or in person.

    Online    : https://tickets.duke.edu/fullframe/Online/default.asp
    Phone: (919) 684-4444
    In person: Bryan University Center, 125 Science Dr, Durham, NC 27710

    For questions about purchasing passes or tickets, contact the Duke University Box Office at tickets@duke.edu.

    For all other festival inquiries, reach the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival team at fullframeinfo@duke.edu.