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Individual Screenings*

  • Tickets for individual screenings can be purchased through film pages or the schedules page on this website.
  • Walk-up tickets at non-UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley locations are available at that venue’s box office one hour before the first showtime of the day.
  • All ticket and All-Fest Pass sales are final.
General
Pac Arts Member
General Admission**

$15

$12
Opening Night Film

$40

$37
Centerpiece Film

$20

$17
Closing Night Film

$40

$37

** NOT valid for Opening, Centerpiece, or Closing films.

See Schedule to Purchase

Festival 6-Pack*

  • Festival 6-Packs are valid for all general admission screenings.
  • After purchase, you will receive a unique ticket pack code. You can then add general admission tickets to your cart and apply the ticket pack code at checkout to redeem your 6 tickets.
General
Festival 6-Pack**

$75

**NOT valid for Opening, Centerpiece, or Closing films.

Buy 6-Pack

All-Fest Pass*

The best way to experience SDAFF is with an All-Fest Pass, which grants front-of-the-line access to all films, events, and receptions!

General
Pac Arts Member
All-Fest Pass

$325

$215
Buy All-Fest Pass

Discounts

Students, Seniors & San Diego Public Library Cardholders**
A $2 off** discount on General Admission tickets is available when purchased at the door and presented with a valid ID.

High school-aged youth and younger are free for all screenings. Tickets available at the door only. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Group Tickets

$12 per ticket***: Minimum of 10 tickets per screening. Email info@sdaff.org for more information.

Request Group Tickets

Free Screenings

  • Free Films at 4: All films at 4:00 PM on festival weekdays are free.
  • Shorts for Shorties: November 14 at 11:00 AM 
    • A collection of international short films for kids, free for all youth and children.
  • Taiwan Film Showcase: 
    • All films in the Taiwan Film Showcase (excluding screenings at UltraStar Cinemas) are FREE for UCSD students, faculty, and staff with a valid ID. Students must present their Student IDs at the box office to receive a free ticket.
  • Pac Arts Member Screening and Reception: Date/time
    • Members can redeem their free ticket(s) online by using the code provided in the general membership e-newsletter. For questions, email us at info@sdaff.org

*If advance tickets are sold out for a screening, a rush line will form at least 30 minutes before showtime for those hoping to purchase a ticket. If you’ve already purchased a ticket or have an All-Fest pass, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure your seat. Entry is not guaranteed for ticket or pass holders who arrive after that time.


**NOT valid for Opening, Centerpiece, and Closing films.

***Separate Group rates apply to Opening, Centerpiece, and Closing films.