BOX OFFICE | Passes

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Passes do not guarantee entry to films, but they do offer flexibility, front-of-the line access, freedom to move between screenings, and potentially the greatest savings of all. (Note: We now have Discount Ticket Packages! Click here for more information.)

Passes are only available through our Visa Advance Outlets, our Visa Charge-by-Phone line (604) 685-8297 or online. They are not available at theatres. See the passholder information page for more info.

Platinum Pass - $1,500
This top-tier pass allows access for a valid pass-holder to all Festival Screenings via immediate entry (no waiting in line) to a special RESERVED SECTION area in each auditorium. Also includes 2 Closing Gala tickets (film & party). Limited supply!

Forum & Festival Pass - $700
Admits valid pass-holder to all Forum programs (excluding New Filmmaker's Day), provides two tickets to the Opening or Closing Gala screening and party, and allows access to all Festival Screenings including Media Screenings.

Festival Pass - $400
Admits valid pass-holder to all Festival and Media Screenings, excluding Gala Screenings.

Visa Gold Festival Pass - $325
This pass can only be purchased with a Visa card. Admits valid pass-holder to all Festival and Media Screenings, excluding Gala Screenings. Includes Program catalogue and t-shirt.

Senior and Student Pass - $300
Available to full-time students and seniors over 65 years old. Admits valid pass-holder to all Festival and Media Screenings, excluding Gala Screenings. Must present valid ID to purchase or pick-up.

Daytime Pass - $250
Admits valid pass-holder to all Matinee Screenings (before 6:00 pm), excluding Media and Gala Screenings.

Weekday Matinee Pass - $150
Admits valid pass-holder to all Monday-to-Friday Matinee Screenings (before 6:00 pm), excluding Media and Gala Screenings.

What's the best deal for me?

TICKETS are best if you want to keep it simple or just want to attend a few films. Advance tickets guarantee seating up until show time.

ADVANCE TICKET DISCOUNT PACKAGES offer savings and are best if you want to attend many films and are able to decide on most of your titles ahead of time. The more you buy, the better the deal. Advance tickets guarantee seating up until show time.

PASSES are best if you want maximum flexibility to see as many films as possible and don't mind taking your chances on available seats. (If you work during the day, Advance Ticket Discount Packages might be your better option.) Platinum Passes are ideal if you want the best of all worlds, and are willing to pay for it.

The 2008 Visa Advance Box Office is open noon-7pm at the Vancouver International Film Centre for Visa sales. A second Visa Advance Outlet is now open at the Empire Granville 7 Cinemas. Gala packages are also available for puchase at the Visa Charge-by-Phone line (604) 685-8297.

There will be a $2.50 service charge per "Will Call" order.

You must be 18 years or older to attend screenings at the Vancouver International Film Festival. The only exceptions are the films on the "Classified Films" list. Please do not purchase tickets for children under 18 unless it is for a film on this list.

Please note that you must present your Visa card and membership card each time you pick up an order at the "Will Call" station. Second-party Visa orders are not permitted.