EVENT ENTRY GUIDELINES – Early arrival at events is strongly encouraged. Entry will be granted on a first come, first served basis. Lines form 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time of each event, and doors open 30 minutes before. The total number of persons admitted will be subject to limitations in compliance with state and local laws, including venue capacity, health and safety guidelines, and age restrictions.
2025 PASSHOLDER ACCESS & BENEFITS
- Line #1 Priority Entry for Events (excluding film screenings)Line #1 Priority Entry for Events (excluding film screenings)
- Opening Night Pre-ReceptionOpening Night Pre-Reception
- Founder's GiftFounder's Gift
- Opening Night Film or RetrospectiveOpening Night Film or Retrospective
- Opening Night PartyOpening Night Party
- HBO Short Film Award ShowcaseHBO Short Film Award Showcase
- Because They're Funny @ ABFF Comedy ShowBecause They're Funny @ ABFF Comedy Show
- Spotlight Screenings From Network & Studio PartnersSpotlight Screenings From Network & Studio Partners
- Closing Night Tribute - Remembering Love Jones: An Evening With Nia Long & Larenz TateClosing Night Tribute - Remembering Love Jones: An Evening With Nia Long & Larenz Tate
- Closing Night White PartyClosing Night White Party
- Souvenir Merch ItemSouvenir Merch Item
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation"Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panels & ConversationsPanels & Conversations
- Official Selections - Indie ScreeningsOfficial Selections - Indie Screenings
- ABFF Community Day ScreeningsABFF Community Day Screenings
- New York Film Academy (NYFA) Master ClassesNew York Film Academy (NYFA) Master Classes
- Online Festival Access - June 16-24 on ABFF PLAYOnline Festival Access - June 16-24 on ABFF PLAY
INDUSTRY
(Limited number available)
$1,675
- Line #1 Priority Entry for Events (excluding film screenings)
- Opening Night Pre-Reception
- Founder's Gift
- Opening Night Film or Retrospective
(reserved seating) - Opening Night Party
- HBO Short Film Award Showcase
- Because They're Funny @ ABFF Comedy Show
- Spotlight Screenings From Network & Studio Partners
- Closing Night Tribute - Remembering Love Jones: An Evening With Nia Long & Larenz Tate
(reserved seating) - Closing Night White Party
- Souvenir Merch Item
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panels & Conversations
- Official Selections - Indie Screenings
- ABFF Community Day ScreeningsFree event
- New York Film Academy (NYFA) Master Classes(Separate purchase required)
- Online Festival Access - June 16-24 on ABFF PLAYFull Buyer's Access: Narrative & Documentary, Features, Shorts and Series
DECO
(Most popular)
$680
- Line #1 Priority Entry for Events (excluding film screenings)
- Opening Night Pre-Reception
- Founder's Gift
- Opening Night Film or Retrospective
- Opening Night Party
- HBO Short Film Award Showcase
- Because They're Funny @ ABFF Comedy Show
- Spotlight Screenings From Network & Studio Partners
- Closing Night Tribute - Remembering Love Jones: An Evening With Nia Long & Larenz Tate
- Closing Night White Party
- Souvenir Merch Item
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panels & Conversations
- Official Selections - Indie Screenings
- ABFF Community Day ScreeningsFree event
- New York Film Academy (NYFA) Master Classes(Separate purchase required)
- Online Festival Access - June 16-24 on ABFF PLAYLimited Access: Shorts and Series
DECO
(29 BELOW)
(29 BELOW)
(20% discount for attendees born January 1, 1995 or later. Proof of age required to retrieve credential)
$540
- Line #1 Priority Entry for Events (excluding film screenings)
- Opening Night Pre-Reception
- Founder's Gift
- Opening Night Film or Retrospective
- Opening Night Party
- HBO Short Film Award Showcase
- Because They're Funny @ ABFF Comedy Show
- Spotlight Screenings From Network & Studio Partners
- Closing Night Tribute - Remembering Love Jones: An Evening With Nia Long & Larenz Tate
- Closing Night White Party
- Souvenir Merch Item
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panels & Conversations
- Official Selections - Indie Screenings
- ABFF Community Day ScreeningsFree event
- New York Film Academy (NYFA) Master Classes(Separate purchase required)
- Online Festival Access - June 16-24 on ABFF PLAYLimited Access: Shorts and Series
SPLASH
$425
- Line #1 Priority Entry for Events (excluding film screenings)
- Opening Night Pre-Reception
- Founder's Gift
- Opening Night Film or Retrospective
- Opening Night Party
- HBO Short Film Award Showcase
- Because They're Funny @ ABFF Comedy Show
- Spotlight Screenings From Network & Studio Partners
- Closing Night Tribute - Remembering Love Jones: An Evening With Nia Long & Larenz Tate
- Closing Night White Party(Separate purchase required)
- Souvenir Merch Item
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panels & Conversations
- Official Selections - Indie Screenings
- ABFF Community Day ScreeningsFree event
- New York Film Academy (NYFA) Master Classes(Separate purchase required)
- Online Festival Access - June 16-24 on ABFF PLAYLimited Access: Shorts and Series
MOVIES
$110
- Line #1 Priority Entry for Events (excluding film screenings)
- Opening Night Pre-Reception
- Founder's Gift
- Opening Night Film or Retrospective
- Opening Night Party
- HBO Short Film Award Showcase
- Because They're Funny @ ABFF Comedy Show
- Spotlight Screenings From Network & Studio Partners
- Closing Night Tribute - Remembering Love Jones: An Evening With Nia Long & Larenz Tate
- Closing Night White Party(Separate purchase required)
- Souvenir Merch Item
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panels & Conversations
- Official Selections - Indie Screenings
- ABFF Community Day ScreeningsFree event
- New York Film Academy (NYFA) Master Classes(Separate purchase required)
- Online Festival Access - June 16-24 on ABFF PLAYLimited Access: Shorts and Series