NFFTY 2024 Passes & Tickets on Sale
The 17th National Film Festival for Talented Youth will be an in-person with virtual event options.
The in-person festival runs April 25 - 28, 2024 in Seattle, WA | The full virtual festival runs April 28 - May 5, 2024.
Opening Night
Adult - $46
Youth 24 and under - $35
Get these now before rise on March 21
Arrive in style and walk the red carpet at Seattle’s SIFF Uptown Cinema to kick off NFFTY’s 17th festival! Enjoy an outstanding lineup of short films made by the best young directors from around the world.
After the screening, head over to an unforgettable afterparty at the wonderful Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in walking distance of the theatre. MoPOP is home to the world's most immersive pop culture experiences, showcasing iconic moments in TV, rock n roll music, science fiction, and much more. The afterparty is an all-ages event open to Opening Night ticket holders with hors d’oeuvres and a bar service and the ability to check out one of Seattle’ treasured museums!
Check out the Opening Night line-up photo gallery on this page and make sure to grab your ticket before we sell out!
Red Carpet available at SIFF Uptown + Mo-Pop
Opening Night Showcase (SIFF Uptown) | 6:30pm
Afterparty (MoPop) | 9pm
All-Access Pass
Adult - $140
Youth 24 and under - $100
Access everything this year's festival has to offer, including the Opening Night screening and gala! This pass will get you into all screenings, including premiere showcases like Opening Night, workshops, festival parties, and more! Hybrid access includes all events happening April 25 - 28, in Seattle, WA, plus access to the entire virtual festival catalogue from April 28 - May 5, 2024.
3-Day Pass
Adult - $110
Youth 24 and under - $85
This is the budget friendly choice! This includes three days of the festival with everything but Opening Night and the virtual film access. Enjoy this year’s film screenings, panels and masterclasses all at a discount. Including all in-person events happening April 26 - 28, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Individual Day Passes
Adult - $38
Youth 24 and under - $32
If you can only attend one day of NFFTY 2024, this is the pass for you! Select a day of your choice at the link below. You’ll be able to enjoy all the film screenings, panels, workshops and parties that happen on that day. A good choice for those who want to immerse themselves in NFFTY but can’t attend the full festival.
Individual Screening Tickets
Adult - $13
Youth 24 and under - $12
Into animation? Want to sip some beer and watch Happy Hour Shorts? Need to get a ticket to the Centerpiece screening? We have TICKETS FOR YOU! For those that would like to purchase tickets for a specific screening at the festival, please visit our schedule page and order the individual tickets that you’d like! Warning: you may fall in love with NFFTY films and want to see everything as a result!
Guest Speakers & Panels
Prices Vary
We have a lineup of guest speakers, workshops and panels that will set you in motion to gain skills and walk away inspired and ready to flex your newfound knowledge. Here’s a sampling of our line-up, check out more details at the button below.
FRIDAY:
Seed & Spark: Stretch that Buck with Liam Brady: Learn how to build a budget, navigate the ask, and get creative with costs without sacrificing your vision
Perfecting the Pitch: Presented by Vancouver Film School: Discover the art of crafting compelling pitches and master essential pre-production tools.
SATURDAY:
Raven Jackson: Owning Your Voice: Award-winning filmmaker, photographer and poet discusses her filmmaking journey, including her A24 film All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, which premiered at Sundance 2023.
Next Level Editing from Premiere Pro: Dive deep into the latest AI editing tools in Adobe Premiere Pro as experienced NFFTY alumni share invaluable insights, tools, and tricks to elevate your editing game.
The Green Revolution with Ege Heckmann presented by Scan Design Foundation: Join Danish filmmaker Ege Heckmann for an engaging discussion about the green revolution in the film and TV industries.
SUNDAY:
From NFFTY to the Oscars: An Afternoon with Sean Wang: Join NFFTY alumnus Sean Wang for an in-depth conversation from his journey shooting skateboard videos to becoming an Oscar-nominated filmmaker and premiering his first feature length film, Dìdi (弟弟), at Sundance 2024.
Closing Night Screening + Awards Show + Party
Adult - $13
Youth 24 and under - $12
Embark on a cinematic odyssey with NFFTY's Closing Night showcase, a culmination of our film festival that promises to transport you across the globe through arresting imagery, compelling stories, and bold directorial voices. Immerse yourself in a carefully curated selection of six films, each a masterpiece that will captivate, inspire, and linger in your thoughts long after leaving NFFTY 2024.
Stick around after the Closing Night Screening for the Awards Ceremony which will immediately follow, and then join us at 9:00 pm for the Closing Night Party at House Studios! Tickets and passes to Closing Night get you into the Awards Ceremony and Closing Night Party.
For information on the Closing Night line-up and to purchase individual tickets to that screening, please visit the schedule page.
Virtual Pass
Virtual Pass - $50
Can’t make the festival but want to watch all the films? Sign up for the Virtual Pass! This pass will get you access to the entire virtual festival catalogue, April 25 - May 5, 2024.
*Access to in-person Seattle events are not included with this pass.
VIP Supporter Passes
$250 - $1,000
These all-access hybrid passes to NFFTY 2024 are your chance to go above and beyond in showing support! Sure, you'll get great perks, but you'll also be among the most-appreciated and truly essential people who help keep NFFTY running! Your extra donations go directly to supporting NFFTY's year-round sustainability and programming. Plus: a portion of your purchase is tax-deductible!
Full details on pass benefits can be found here.
We have group discounts available, which are great options for visiting schools and student groups! Interested in learning more? Visit the educator page on the NFFTY website or reach out to info@nffty.org!
