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Passes + Tickets

    How to Purchase

    Sales for passes and ticket packages are handled by the Duke University Box Office. You can purchase online or at physical box office locations. Full Frame does directly manage sales, so please direct sales questions to the Duke University Box Office.

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    Festival Passes

    Pass purchases are non-transferrable. Passes are for individuals only and cannot be shared. All sales are final. Sorry, no refunds!

    Fanatic Pass $325Sold Out

    Includes 15 tickets. Reservations begin Mar 21 @ 11am

    The 2018 Fanatic Pass provides admission for one (1) person to 15 screenings or events (based on availability). Ticket reservations begin 48 hours before Flex pass, 6 days before Fun Pass, and 1 week before 6-Pack purchasers. Last Minute Line seating is based on availability and is first come, first served. This pass also includes: Last Minute Line admission and one (1) Full Frame Tote Bag.

    Flex Pass $210Sold Out

    Includes 10 tickets. Reservations begin Mar 23 @ 11am

    The 2018 Flex Pass provides admission for one (1) person to 10 screenings or events (based on availability). Ticket reservations begin 4 days before Fun Pass and 5 days before 6-Pack purchasers. Last Minute Line seating is based on availability and is first come, first served. This pass also includes: Last Minute Line admission and one (1) Full Frame Tote Bag.

    Fun Pass $100Sold Out

    Includes 5 film tickets. Reservations begin Mar 27 @ 11am

    The 2018 Fun Pass provides admission for one (1) person to 5 film screenings (based on availability). Ticket reservations begin 24 hours before 6-Pack purchasers and 48 hours before single tickets go on sale to the public. Last Minute Line seating is based on availability and is first come, first served. This pass also includes: Last Minute Line admission.

    Sunday Pass $25Sold Out

    Includes 4 Sunday film tickets. Reservations begin Apr 4 @ 2pm

    The 2018 Sunday Pass provides admission for one (1) person to 4 Sunday film screenings. Ticket reservations can be made in the Festival Box Office April 5-8, 2017. This pass also includes: Last Minute Line admission (SUNDAY ONLY).

    Ticket Packages

    6-Ticket Package $100Sold Out

    Includes 6 film tickets. Reservations begin Mar 28 @ 11am

    The 2018 6-Pack Ticket Package provides admission for 6 film screenings (based on availability). Film tickets can be used for one film or split between films. Ticket reservations begin 24 hours before single tickets go on sale to the public. Ticket Packages do not include Last Minute Line admission.

    Makers Pass

    The Makers Pass is reserved for filmmakers who have previously screened at the festival and industry professionals. Eligible filmmakers must be credited in one of the following roles: Director, Producer, Cinematographer, or Editor. Only a limited number of Makers Passes are available for purchase. Send questions to Lani Simeonat.

    Maker Pass $200Sold Out

    Includes 10 tickets. Application required. Reservations begin Mar 23 @ 11am

    The 2018 Makers Pass provides admission for one (1) person to 10 screenings or events (based on availability) and an invitation for one (1) to the Filmmaker Party. Ticket reservations begin 4 days before Fun Pass and 5 days before 6-Pack purchasers. Last Minute Line seating is based on availability and is first come, first served. This pass also includes: Last Minute Line admission and one (1) Full Frame Tote Bag.

    Single Tickets

    For sale beginning Mar 29 @ 11am. Want to purchase group tickets to a screening? Email Lani Simeona for details. Note: The Opening Night Film is not eligible for group tickets.

    • $16 General
    • $14 Student/Teacher, Duke, Military, Senior (65+), Police & Fire personnel. A valid photo/school/Duke/military/police/fire ID is required to pick up discounted tickets. Discount is not available in the Last Minute Line.
    • $15 Last Minute Line. Cash only, films only, first come-first served, based on availability.

    Box Office Hours + Locations

    Duke University Box Office

    The Duke University Box Office is located at 125 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27710 (in the Bryan University Center). The deadline to purchase passes and single tickets (if available) from this location is April 3, 2018.

    Contact Info

    Hours

    • Monday–Friday 11am–6pm

    Festival Box Office

    The Festival Box Office is located at 301 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701 (in the Durham Convention Center). Single tickets (if available) may be purchased from this location. Will Call tickets can be picked up inside the Festival Box Office. If tickets are unavailable, try the Last Minute Line. The Festival Box Office is open from April 4 – April 8, 2018 only.

    Contact Info

    Hours

    • Wednesday 2pm–7pm
    • Thursday 9pm–8pm
    • Friday–Saturday 9pm–9pm
    • Sunday 9pm–7pm

    Terms and Conditions

    • All pass, ticket package, and single ticket sales are final. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges!
    • Pass holders (with a ticket) and single ticket holders must be in line 30 minutes prior to film start time to guarantee admittance.
    • Pass holder ticket redemption instructions will be sent via email in mid/late March.
    • There is an 8-ticket limit per film.
    • Questions? Check out the Box Office FAQ.