Don’t miss your chance to see some fantastic films this summer. Tickets for the Traverse City Film Festival 2012 go on sale for Friends of the Film Festival on Sunday, July 15, and to the general public Saturday, July 21. Ticket prices are the same as last year!
Three Simple Ways to Get Tickets
Purchasing your tickets is easy. Just:
- order online at www.traversecityfilmfest.org
- call our box office at 231-929-FILM (phone will be activated on July 15), or
- visit the box office at its new location: 125 Park Street across from the Park Place Hotel
Box Office Hours
Pre-festival: July 15-30 – 11 am to 7 pm Monday-Saturday. 11 am-5 pm Sunday
During festival: July 31-Aug 5 – 9 am to 9 pm Tuesday-Saturday. 9 am-5 pm Sunday
Opening Sales for Friends of the Film Festival: Sunday, July 15
Opening Sales for general public: Saturday, July 21
On both opening days, walk up and phone hours begin at 11 am. Online sales begin at 6 pm.
New Location, Same Convenience, Great Service
We’ve moved our box office this year just ½ block off of Front Street, to the corner of State and Park Streets. And we’ve got a great volunteer team standing by, ready to assist you with merchandise and ticket sales.
“We’re excited about improvements at the box office this year,” reports Linda Koebert, TCFF manager. “Our computer system is easier than ever to use, our phones inform callers when lines are busy, and our staff has even more training than before. We want everyone’s festival experience –starting with ticket purchases– to be easy.”
“The new box office will also feature a comfortable, air-conditioned lounge where folks can view continuously running movie trailers and make final ticketing decisions with the help of our friendly staff, who have a lot of great information about every film. I like to think of the Box Office as the Welcome Wagon for the entire festival, “ Koebert says.
Don’t Worry; There Are More Movies Than Ever!
It’s a common misperception that the festival sells out. Not true! And with more films featured than in any previous year, it’s easy to attend movies that fit your interest and schedule. Sure, a few of the more well-known films might fill up quickly, but don’t despair; you still have an excellent chance of getting a ticket by visiting the “stand by” line shortly before the movie. Or, you can just close your eyes and point to any movie in the Film Guide. Whether it’s a cool short, an edgy documentary, a moving tribute, a foreign flick, a Hollywood classic, or a new narrative… for TCFF 2012, as for every year, we promise nothing but “just (infinitely) great movies.”
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Hi Linda! I hope you were able to get through yesterday! If not, please email info@traversecityfilmfest.org and we can hopefully help you sort out your problem. Thank you!
What will be showing on Friday, August 3 at Lars Hosckstad at 12 noon? The program only says “Coming Soon.”
Hi Linda! We leave the “Coming Soon” spots open so we can fill them with extra showings of the films that sold out the fastest. Keep checking back over the next couple of days to see what films are added. Thanks!
What is the procedure for stand in line tickets? What identification is required at that time? Thank you. Gail
Hi Gail! No ID is required. You simply arrive at the venue at the time of the movie you want to see and get in the separate standby line. The ticketed line goes in first and then the standby line is admitted until the theater is full. The only suggestion I would make is that it really helps to have the money ready to go. Credit cards are accepted but cash is easier so the box office can get everyone in as quickly as possible. See you at the festival!
Hi,
While earning my Masters Degree in Humanities through Central Michigan University, I wrote a paper for my Film Class analyzing Thelma and Louise as a feminist work. I hope to be able to get in to the interview on August 1 with Susan Sarandon and Michael Moore. Susan is my female actress heroine figure and Michael Moore is my political activist hero. Meeting them both would be a one in a million treat.
How early should I show up to get in line for the interview. And are there tickets for the Thelma and Louise movie left?
MAC
Hi Mary! Unfortunately, I cannot offer you an interview with Ms Sarandon and Mr Moore. I would suggest to you going to the panel with the two of them at 9:30 am, Wednesday, Aug 1. Free tickets are available at the door. There will be a Q&A portion to the panel so there’s a chance you will get to ask a question of the two of them. Thelma and Louise is unfortunately sold out at this point. You should, however, try the standby line. If you show up early for the screening and get in the standby line, we are generally very good at getting everyone from the standby line into the film but this will undoubtedly be one of the more popular screenings so you should plan on getting there earlier than normal. Thank you for your interest!
what does buying a ticket mean? that you can go to any of the movies? or is this ticket just to get into the festival, alone? i got the tickets that were 50 for 25
You need to buy tickets to each individual screening. I don’t understand what you mean by (50 for 25). Like I said, each ticket is individual so whichever ticket you purchased would say which film you are seeing. If would be easier to communicate through email. Please email info@traversecityfilmfest.org and we can help you with this. Thank you!
Need to get rid of two tickets for LIBERAL ARTS for Sat 9PM. would like to sell or swap for Hit and Run Thurs 9 PM of Margaret Fri 9PM. Could not find thw swap link.
Karen D
Ticket swap is here, Karen: http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/496/tcff-ticket-swap-2/
What are the price of tickets $25-50 for every movie? Is there going to be tents set up to purchase things?
Hi Jim! The standard ticket price is $10. The only movies that are $25-$50 are the Opening, Closing and Centerpiece Screenings. The Centerpiece film is the Friday at 6pm showing of Beasts of the Southern Wild, which is already sold out. So, every film except for those ones is just $10. As for purchasing tickets, our main box office is 125 Park Street and every venue has a box office set up inside the venue. They are a normally functioning box office and can take cash or credit card. Thank you!
I bought 3 tickets for a day I will not be here. Will you have a swap board or any way to see if I can sell them?
Hi Kay! The swap tickets blog is here: http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/496/tcff-ticket-swap-2/
Re: Friends ticketing day
Standing in line for 5+ hrs., mostly in sun is no fun. We knew something had happened when the line stopped at the Lego store and barely moved from then on. When I got inside I was only able to purchase half the movies I wanted. Please limit Friends tickets to two per movie so we all get a chance. Friends should not be buying tickets for other people while the rest of us stand in line. (The volunteers were great that day, as usual) bringing water and popcorn to the line—much appriciated.
Does anyone know of campsites somewhat close to the festival? Something within five miles of the campsite would be great. Thank you!
Hi Devin! Traverse City State Park Campground is on US31 about 2 miles from downtown. That’s probably your best bet. Hope that works!