Premiere Pass – $75 including fees

A festival upgrade for those who want a little extra magic. The Premiere Pass includes all film blocks, Deep Dives (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), Screenplay Speakeasies (Thursday & Friday), and Saturday Masterclasses – plus access to the VIP Lounge and the daily after-party Enjoy elevated comfort and convenience on your schedule.

The Full Feature – $253 including fees

Our most comprehensive, joy-filled festival experience. The Full Feature grants you three full days of VIP access with every perk we offer – designed for cinephiles who want to soak up every moment of Cindependent.

Enjoy premium seating, a dedicated Festival Liaison to support your weekend, and invitations to our exclusive Welcome Party and Sunday Awards Brunch. You’ll also receive a Cindependent tote, a free t-shirt voucher, a festival program, and unlimited drinks throughout the weekend.

It’s the easiest, happiest way to experience the festival from start to finish – fully supported, fully celebrated, fully Cindependent.

Storyteller Pass (GA Pass)

Your all-access general admission pass to the heart of the festival. The Storyteller Pass gets you into all film blocks plus Deep Dives (Thursday, Friday, Saturday,) Screenplay Speakeasies (Thursday, Friday,) and Saturday Masterclasses. Choose between two price points depending on your seating preference – standard GA or Preferred Seating for a smoother, closer, cinephile-approved view.

Note: The Storyteller Pass does not include access to the VIP Lounge or daily after-parties which begin at 10pm EST each night.

Virtual Pass

Whether you’re joining us in person or tuning in from afar, the Virtual Festival is perfect for rewatching your favorites, catching the films you missed, or diving even deeper into the stories that moved you. Cozy couch screenings, late-night shorts, weekend marathons – your festival, your way.

Our Virtual Festival gives you on-demand access to a curated selection of 2026 films, available to stream for three full weeks – from September 17 through October 8.

Crew Pack

A bundle of CindeTicket vouchers, available in packs of 3, 5, or 8, perfect for groups, families, teams, or anyone who loves sharing the festival experience. Buy now, and once our lineup drops on Cindependence Day (8/2), you’ll redeem each voucher for the single-screen film blocks you want to attend.

Note: Crew Pack vouchers grant access to individual film blocks only and do not include lanyards or entry to after parties, Masterclasses, Screenplay Speakeasies, or Deep Dives.

CindeTicket

Our single-screen entry point into the festival. The CindeTicket lets you choose one film block to attend – perfect for first-timers, friends supporting filmmakers, or anyone who wants a taste of the Cindependent magic. Simple, flexible, and a great way to curate your own festival moment.

Note: This ticket does not include a festival lanyard or access to after parties, Masterclasses, Screenplay Speakeasies, or Deep Dive sessions.