Tickets
Screenings
All regular and “best of” showcases are approximately 90 minutes; the Family Show is 60 minutes. All events, including free screening, must be ticketed. Each screening requires a separate ticket.
Tickets may be purchased online through the SCHEDULE. Click on any event to discover more details — and the link to purchase tickets.
Tickets may also be purchased online through any FILM DESCRIPTION. Click on any film to discover more information, watch available trailers, see show times — and the link to purchase tickets.
Parties
All parties include light refreshments and beverages. Attendees must be over 21 years of age and present photo ID at the door. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information on our events, click here.
DC Shorts Online Film Festival
Seeing every film at the theater is not always possible. We want everyone to experience the glorious wonders of filmmaking. This year we are showing a staggering 24 hours of film! The DC Shorts Online Film Festival is a way to watch many of these films in the comfort of your home — or on the run using a smartphone or tablet. FREE with the purchase of AN ALL-ACCESS pass!
All-Access Festival Pass
A single pass which allows for entry into any screening, party, or workshop — even the Best of DC Shorts! Plus, this pass includes:
- Priority seating at all screenings — you get in first!
- Priority entry to all parties — you get in first!
- Access to the DC Shorts Online Film Festival
- DC Shorts T-shirt
- Swag Bag
Become a Member of the Red Carpet Society!
(Donation Request: $1,000)
Help support our largest and most needed expense, our venue rentals. As a member of the Red Carpet Society will ensure that we will always have a home to screen the incredible films and stories our filmmakers have to tell.
PERKS (For Two)
- Reserved and Priority Seating
- Recognition (Electronic and in Print)
- Sneak Peak and Advance Notice of DC Shorts Film Festival
- Two All Inclusive All Access Passes to DC Shorts Fall Film Festival
- Complimentary Tee and Swag Bag
- Two Tickets to All Year Round Programming
- Admission to Special Mentor’s Graduation Reception
- Discounts to Partnered Film Festivals
- Society Only Events
Become a Superstar!
(Donation Request: $250)
Help support our educational programs! As a DC Shorts Superstar you will help us support (1) to support our filmmaker education programs (Cinematic Conversations, Mentors, Fall Festival Seminar Series), (2) to support and expand our educational internship program, (3) to bring filmmakers and other industry professionals to DC for educational and other programming events.
PERKS
- Priority Seating
- Recognition (Electronic and in Print)
- Sneak Peak and Advance Notice of DC Shorts Film Festival
- Comped All Inclusive All Access Passes to DC Shorts Fall Film Festival
- Complimentary Tee and Swag Bag
- Two Tickets to All Year Round Programming
- Discounts to Partnered Film Festivals (APA Film, etc.)
- Admission to Special Mentor’s Graduation Reception
Seating Policy
All ticket and pass holders must be seated 15 minutes prior to show time to guarantee a seat. After that time, pass holders will be admitted with the general audience.
20 minutes before each showcase…VIP pass holders and filmmakers are admitted to the theater.
15 minutes before each showcase… all ticket holders are admitted to the theater.
10 minutes before each showcase… all unclaimed seats are sold at the theater door. The standby line will form 45 minutes before the screening time. What are your chances of getting in? Pretty good — we usually release a minimum of 20-40 tickets at the door.
Exchanges and Refunds
All ticket and pass sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges of tickets, party or festival passes.
We know that mistakes happen. If you present a ticket purchased in error, we will do our best to accommodate you at a screening of your choice on a space-available basis. Visit the box office prior to standing in line.
