• Regular film screenings: $20 each.
• Opening Night (Wed Nov 5 @ 6:30 pm) – includes food + after-party: $50.
• Closing Night (Sun Nov 9 @ 8:00 pm) – includes food + after-party: $50.
• Special Events (outdoor screening, 16 mm presentation, silent film with live score, etc.): check the event listing for exact price. See our Special Events page for the full lineup.

Eventive is our ticketing system. With it you’ll:

• Create/log in to your account.
• Browse the full festival schedule.
• Purchase tickets for individual screenings & events.

If you’re an All-Access Passholder: reserve your seat for Opening/Closing and other high-demand screenings.

All-Access Passholders must reserve tickets so we can manage seating and capacity effectively.

If you love movies, you’ll feel right at home. You’ll still sit in a dark theater, silence your phone, darken your screen, and get lost in a great story — but a film festival is so much more than just watching a film.

At the Maryland Film Festival, you’ll discover new voices and genres you won’t find anywhere else, connect with filmmakers and fellow film lovers, and experience stories that reflect the world around you in unexpected ways.

We organize the lineup into Festival Journeys — themed pathways that help you explore what interests you most, whether that’s Black Voices, She/They Said, Pride, WTF, or one of our other curated routes through independent cinema. Not every film is part of a Journey — they’re simply starting points to help you dive in, connect themes, and make your own path through the festival.

An exciting part of MdFF is that most screenings include a live Q&A with the filmmakers, giving you a rare chance to hear directly from the artists about their creative process, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes stories.

You’ll also find CineTech, our section dedicated to emerging technologies and interactive storytelling; student films showcasing the next generation of talent; panels led by industry professionals; and lively after-parties where the conversation continues off-screen.

So yes — it’s like going to the movies, but elevated, intentional, and community-driven — a full-weekend experience that celebrates the art and craft of film in every dimension.

Yes — a ticket secures your admission. That said:

• Please arrive 15 minutes before show-time to check in, find your seat, and get settled.
• For very high-demand screenings (Opening, Closing, special events), arriving early is strongly recommended.
• If you show up very late (10-minutes past start time) there’s a possibility you might be directed to standby seating or no entry if fully booked.

If you see “Sold Out” on a screening you still may have hope: we run a standby line at the theatre. Arrive ahead of showtime, check with the box office, and if there are any unclaimed seats a few minutes before the screening begins, they’ll be released to standby attendees.

No — your ticket on your smartphone is fine. If you prefer a printed version as a backup, that’s OK too.

Once the screening has begun, tickets are non‐refundable. If you’re running late (especially past 10 minutes into the show), you risk forfeiting your seat. We strongly encourage arriving early to avoid missing out.

This year’s festival features a number of unique events:

• Opening Night (Wed Nov 5 @ 6:30pm) – food + after-party.
• Closing Night (Sun Nov 9 @ 8:00pm) – food + after-party.
• 16 mm film presentation: John Water’s MULTIPLE MANIACS (Fri Nov 7 @ 9:30pm)
• Outdoor Screening: Q+ Shorts Under the Stars (Sat Nov 8 @ 8:00pm)
• HYPOCRITES Silent Film with Live Score (Sun, Nov 9 @ 11:00 am)

Special event prices vary, please check the event listing for the exact price.

• SNF Parkway Theatre 5 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201
• Fred Lazarus IV Center 131 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
• Current Space 421 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Parking in Station North can fill up — please leave plenty of time. Metered street parking and nearby garages tend to work best. Consider public transit or rideshare if possible. View festival map.

Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early, especially for Opening, Closing, and special events.

Please inform the box office in advance if you have mobility or other access needs; our venue is equipped for ADA accessibility.

If you have a question that’s not covered above email us at one of the emails below or visit the Festival box office at the SNF Parkway during the event.

Box Office – boxoffice@mdfilmfest.com

Volunteers – volunteers@mdfilmfest.com

General Questions – info@mdfilmfest.com