Survival Guide
So you've decided to come to the Kansas International Film Festival. You're looking forward to a week of great movies, discussion with filmmakers and filmgoers of all types, and a lot of time in a darkened theater. What next? Well, we can help. The Kansas International Film Festival has put together this handy survival guide of tips and tricks to get you through the festival with minimal stress. We want you to have the greatest film experience possible, so if you have questions or concerns not addressed here, please let us know. You can e-mail us at: webmaster@kansasfilm.com
1. Do Research - With over 50 movies on three screens, it's important to figure out what you want to see before you arrive. Plan ahead! Check out the KIFF 2008 Film Schedule and Film Guide so you can decide what sounds interesting and know when it is playing. Tickets go fast, so be sure to have a backup selection (just in case).
2. Get Your Tickets Early
- Festival Pass Holders: Remember, your Festival Pass is NOT your ticket. You must get your tickets from the box office on the day of the show. Get there early so you don't miss out on your chance to see the film you want. Call ahead to find out if the box office is open. It's okay to get tickets for each showtime first thing in the morning. If you decide that you can't stick around for the late show, please turn in your unused ticket so we can let someone else have it. Buy festival passes online or visit the box office.
- Individual Ticket Holders: Individual tickets are on sale now, but in limited number. If we sell out advanced individual tickets for a show, you'll have to wait until the day of the show. Arrive early so you don't miss your chance to buy your tickets. Buy individual tickets online or visit the box office.
- Ticket Prices and Special Events:
Shows before 6:00 p.m. - $6.50
Shows after 6:00 p.m. - $8.50
Seniors over 60 - $6.50 anytime
Film League Members $1 off regular admission (but you must purchase your tickets at the box office)
Special Event screening tickets cost $10 each.
3. Arrive Early for Seating - Festival Pass holders will be seated first for screenings. Even so, plan to arrive approximately 25 minutes before the screening. After the Festival Pass holders have been seated, Individual Ticket holders will be allowed into the theater. At that point, late-arriving Festival Pass holders must wait in line with the Individual Ticket holders.
4. Wear Comfortable Clothing - We know you want to dress like you're on the red carpet, but after ten hours in a theater you may start to wish that you had ditched the snazzy jacket or dress shoes in favor of a t-shirt and sneakers. You want to be comfortable during the long hours of sitting in the theater, waiting in line, and hanging out with fellow film buffs. So, be sure to wear comfortable clothing.
5. Plan Your Schedule to Include Meal Breaks - Humans can't survive on mere popcorn alone. Take time from your filmgoing schedule to eat something delicious and nutritious now and then, especially over the long weekend. The Glenwood Arts Theatre's KIFF Cafe will be open and serving sandwiches and other tasty treats. Also, several restaurants (both fast food and full dining experience) are within a short drive of the festival.
6. Party Like You're Lindsay Lohan - The KIFF is not just about films, it's also about fun. Parties are hosted almost every night during the festival and you're invited! Meet the filmmakers and other film fanatics. If you're not sure where and when the after-parties are being held each night, ask a KIFF volunteer or check the website for information.
The 2008 Kansas International Film Festival will be held Sept. 19-25, 2008, at the Glenwood Arts Theatre, 95th and Metcalf on the east side of the Metcalf South Shopping Center. For more information, check out Location page.