All Access Pass covers entry into all events of the festival including as follows: All Film Blocks, Sunday Brunch Awards, Launch Party, Preferred Seating at the Table Reads & Panel Discussions. Pass holder will have access to reserve film tickets prior to the public sale.

$175

The Movie Buff Pass grants entry to ALL Film Blocks based on availability. Pass holder will have access to reserve tickets prior to the public sale. Pass also provides priority seating at the panels and table reads.

$109

March 20, 2026 9PM-12:30AM: $25 — COMMON HOUSE (206 Market St.)

What’s a festival without a Launch Party? Not a festival at all. The ISFF Launch Party features a live performance by the band, SHAGWÜF, featuring Sally Rose, and a DJ Dutchie providing the music. All-Access/Sponsor/Creative Pass Holders: FREE.

March 21, 2026 8:30AM-12:30PM: $75 — VAULT VIRGINIA (300 E Main St)

This Cinematography Workshop will take a step pass theory and provide a hands-on lesson on lighting, camera set-up, and approach to capturing compelling story telling. There are many rules in cinematography and if you wish to break them then you need to know them.

March 22, 2026 11:00AM-1:00PM $45 — THE BRADBURY (300 E Main St)

Sunday Brunch Awards has quickly become a staple event of the festival. We have to eat, so let’s have brunch and find out who won the awards at the same time. A great way to network with filmmakers. Space will be limited - Buffet Style Catered by Harvest Moon Catering

3.20.25 - 3.22.25: $15 — VIOLET CROWN & VINEGAR HILL THEATRE (Downtown)

100+ FILMS will be screened at Vinegar Hill Theatre and the Violet Crown Cinemas conveniently located downtown. Screening blocks featuring domestic and international films of various genres: Live Action, Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Comedy, & More.

March 21, 9A - 6PM: REGISTRATION FOR FREE — COMMON HOUSE

Panel discussions will include pros to discuss and provide deeper insight into various filmmaking crafts including: AI in Film, Documentary Filmmaking, Writing for the Screen, Women in Film, Animation, Distribution, & Black Experience in American Cinema.

March 22, 9AM-11:00AM: REGISTER FOR FREE — VAULT VIRGINIA (300 East 3rd St)

The festival will feature a screenwriting competitions with the top three scripts receiving the honor to be read by seasoned actors. Limited Seating. Screenwriters have participated, received feedback and went on to produce their script into a film as a result.