EARLY BIRD 10% OFF FESTIVAL PASSES: DCIFF Annual Forum Feb. 11-16, 2026

Did you miss our holiday sale? Not to worry! We're extending the sale. You're still an Early Bird, so you can now get 10% off! Get your DCIFF Annual Forum Early Bird passes NOW!

Purchase before January 21st at 11:59 PM to take advantage of our Early Bird Pass Sale. Use this presale code at checkout to get 10% off the regular pass prices listed below:

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The DC Independent Film Festival Annual Forum is coming from February 11-16, 2026! Buy one of our 2026 passes & take advantage of this year’s exclusive perks beginning the day you choose! Plus, now we’re offering more pass options, including Young Adult(ages 21-30) & Student Under 21 Passes, to help fit everyone’s budget!

The 2026 DCIFF Annual Forum marks its 27th year in the Nation’s Capital and is the longest-running independent film festival in Washington, DC.

Our festival screens a variety of genres, including fiction, documentary, web series, and animation. Whether it’s feature-length or short films, DCIFF champions truly independent work from filmmakers near and far.

In addition, we have an enriching series of seminars, workshops, and masterclasses for filmmakers, industry professionals, and the public. This year’s seminars will include a wide range of topics, including film financing, immersive film, Foley, and guerrilla filmmaking, among others.

Plus, we love to celebrate our indie vibe with parties, happy hours, and more unique events! Join us!

Pass Options:

1. ALL-ACCESS PREMIUM PASS $150
2. 2-DAY WEEKEND PASS $90 (our most popular pass!)
3. 1-DAY WEEKEND PASS $65
4. SEMINAR-ONLY PASS $90
5. YOUNG ADULT PASS (21-30) (must show ID) $60
6. STUDENT UNDER 21 PASS (must show ID) $30

1. All-Access Premium Pass $150

Skip the ticket lines! Good for full festival, Wednesday, Feb. 11 - Monday, Feb. 16

— Invitation to Opening Night Party + Film

— Unlimited screenings — including premiere screenings

— Priority access at all Festival theaters without reserving a seat*

— Access to ALL seminars and roundtables

— Access to ALL events, parties, and happy hours, including those with filmmakers

— Access to Q&As with filmmakers

— Free 2026 Annual Forum t-shirt

Excludes: Filmmaker Lounge Access and Filmmaker Awards Ceremony

* For priority access, all passholders must be in the appropriate line at least 15 minutes before a film’s published start time. After that time, admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. 2-Day Weekend Pass $90 (Our Most popular pass!)

Good for Saturday, Feb. 14th AND Sunday, Feb. 15th, 2026

— Unlimited screenings for all Saturday and Sunday films and shorts programs

— Priority access at all Festival theaters without reserving a seat*

— Access to all seminars and roundtables (Saturday and Sunday only)

— Access to ALL events, parties, and happy hours, not including filmmaker-only events (Saturday and Sunday only)

— Access to Q&As with filmmakers

— Includes any closing night film screenings and parties

— Free 2026 Annual Forum t-shirt

Excludes: Filmmaker Lounge Access and Filmmaker Awards Ceremony

* For priority access, all passholders must be in the appropriate line at least 15 minutes before a film’s published start time. After that time, admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. 1-Day Weekend Pass $65

Good for Saturday, Feb. 14th OR Sunday, Feb. 15th, 2026 — you choose

— Unlimited screenings all-day Saturday or Sunday for regular-priced films and shorts programs

— Priority access at all Festival theaters without reserving a seat*

— Access to all seminars and roundtables (Saturday or Sunday only)

— Access to all events, parties, and happy hours, not including filmmaker-only events (Saturday or Sunday only)

— Access to Q&As with filmmakers

— Free 2026 Annual Forum t-shirt

Excludes: Filmmaker Lounge Access and Filmmaker Awards Ceremony

* For priority access, all passholders must be in the appropriate line at least 15 minutes before a film’s published start time. After that time, admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

4. Seminar-only Pass (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) $90

Good for Friday, Feb. 13th - Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

— Access to all seminars, roundtables, and discussions (Thursday & Friday)

— Free 2026 Annual Forum t-shirt

* This pass does not include any film screenings. Film tickets must be purchased separately.

5. Young Adult Pass (21-30, must show ID**) $60

Good for full festival, Wednesday, Feb. 11 - Monday, Feb. 16

Special access for budding filmmakers and film lovers! This special pass offer is for attendees aged 21-30 (age verification required for purchase), who want to experience all that the DCIFF Annual Forum has to offer.

— Unlimited screenings — including premiere screenings

— Priority access at all Festival theaters without reserving a seat*

— Access to ALL seminars and roundtables

— Access to ALL events, parties, and happy hours, including those with filmmakers (must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol)

— Access to Q&As with filmmakers

— Free 2026 Annual Forum t-shirt

Excludes: Filmmaker Lounge Access and Filmmaker Awards Ceremony

* For priority access, all passholders must be in the appropriate line at least 15 minutes before a film’s published start time. After that time, admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

**MUST SHOW ID AT DCIFF BOX OFFICE. Will call only.

6. Student Under 21 Pass (must show student ID*) $30

Good for full festival, Wednesday, Feb. 11 - Monday, Feb. 16

— Unlimited screenings — including premiere screenings

— Entry into all seminars, roundtables, and discussions

— Access to Q&As with filmmakers

— Free 2026 Annual Forum t-shirt

Excludes: Filmmaker Lounge Access and Filmmaker Awards Ceremony

*MUST SHOW ID AT DCIFF BOX OFFICE. Will call only.

Influencers: Are you a film or event influencer in the DC area? Contact dciff.forum@gmail.com to get your invitation to the festival!

Press: Please contact dciff.forum@gmail.com to obtain a press pass for the festival.

Buying a pass as a gift? If you would like to give passes as a gift to someone, please remember to add the recipient's name on the order form. For questions, please email dciff.outreach@gmail.com.

Important Information:

• Passholders with priority access are not required to reserve individual tickets or RSVP for any screening, seminar, or event
• For priority access to the theater, all passholders must be in the appropriate line at least 15 minutes before a film’s published start time. After that time, admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Passes may be picked up at any time during the Festival from one of the Festival Check-In desks.
• Each pass allows access for one (1) attendee
• A photo ID is required to obtain all passes picked up at the check-in desk during the Festival.
• If upon check-in for a Young Adult Pass or a Student Under 21 Pass, and you do not meet the age requirement, you will be required to upgrade and purchase a different pass.
• All passes may be upgraded at the box office, but not downgraded.
• Refunds on passes will be allowed until February 3, 2026.
• Passes are non-transferable once activated at the Festival.
• Pass sales end online Sunday, February 8th. After that date, passes can be purchased at the box office on-site.

Tickets for individual films will be available for purchase beginning January 15, 2026.