A limited number of all-access festival passes go on sale August 15 for the Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) which returns in October this year.
The three-day DRIFF Festival Pass grants access to all events for $35 (plus applicable fees), a special pre-program offer that saves festivalgoers $20.
The DRIFF Festival Pass is available to purchase from August 15 to September 14 only. DRIFF’s 10th anniversary film lineup and program will be revealed September 15, ahead of the festival celebration from October 22 to 24.
Festival Passes will be available for purchase through Eventbrite.
The DRIFF lineup will be screened across three locations:
- October 22: The Centennial Building, Whitby
- October 23: St. Francis Centre, Ajax
- October 24: Biltmore Theatre, Oshawa
DRIFF, with support from Film Durham (the Durham Region Film Commission), champions Durham’s filmmaking talent, welcomes filmmakers from around the world and showcases Durham Region as a vibrant destination for film and creativity. Festivalgoers enjoy shorts and feature-length screenings, filmmaker Q&As, red carpet photo opportunities, a local culinary showcase, behind-the-scenes workshops, live music, and the annual awards ceremony.
Quick Facts:
- DRIFF was founded in 2015 and established as a non-profit in 2017.
- DRIFF is dedicated to promoting arts, culture and community across Durham Region. The festival showcases great films while emphasizing community involvement.
- DRIFF remains committed to keeping prices affordable, with opening night tickets priced at $15 and admission on days two and three just $20 each (plus applicable fees).
- This year, DRIFF will host the free Myth to Market: The Future of Movie Making Summit, where industry leaders will discuss how artificial intelligence and climate change are shaping the future of film and television.
- Film Durham is a part of Invest Durham, the Region’s Economic Development and Tourism division, and is the main point of contact for the film and television industry in Durham Region.
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