THE FESTIVAL
THREE DAYS.
BOLD STORIES.
ONE FILM COMMUNITY.
March 19–21, 2027 | Charlottesville, Virginia
THE ISFF EXPERIENCE
MORE THAN A FILM FESTIVAL.
ISFF is three days of independent cinema, filmmaker conversations, creative discovery, and connection. From screenings and filmmaker Q&As to panels, workshops, screenplay table reads, special events, and the Greenlight Film Pitch Competition, the festival is designed to bring filmmakers and audiences together—not simply put films on a screen.
THE 2027 EXPERIENCE
SOMETHING FOR EVERY FILM LOVER.
SCREENINGS & FILMMAKER Q&As
Watch original independent films and hear directly from the filmmakers behind them.
PANELS & CONVERSATIONS
Go deeper through conversations exploring filmmaking, creativity, the industry, and the issues shaping our stories.
SCREENPLAY TABLE READS
Experience selected screenplays brought to life by actors before an audience.
BEYOND THE SCREEN
THE EXPERIENCE CONTINUES.
GREENLIGHT FILM PITCH COMPETITION
A new opportunity for filmmakers to compete for a $5,000 production grant and bring their next project to life.
WORKSHOPS & CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Hands-on learning and conversations designed to help filmmakers strengthen their craft and careers.
SPECIAL EVENTS & CONNECTIONS
From the Launch Party to the Sunday Brunch & Awards, ISFF creates opportunities for filmmakers and audiences to connect beyond the theater. Live bands, DJ, filmmaker & sponsor lounge, and more.
FESTIVAL PASSES & TICKETS
YOUR FESTIVAL. YOUR WAY.
Passes and packages go on sale December 19, 2026. Passholders receive advance access to select their individual screening and event tickets before public sales open in early February 2027.
ALL-ACCESS PASS
$179
Access to all available film screenings
Launch Party
Sunday Brunch Awards
Sponsor & Filmmaker Lounge + Saturday Lunch
Priority Seating at Panels & Table Reads
10% Off ISFF Merchandise
Advance Ticket Selection Before Public Sale
MOVIE BUFF PASS
$115
Access to all available film screenings
Priority Seating at Panels & Table Reads
10% Off ISFF Merchandise
Advance Ticket Selection Before Public Sale
DOCUMENTARY WORKSHOP
$70
4-Hour Hands-On Documentary Filmmaking Workshop
Limited Capacity
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
BUILD YOUR OWN FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE.
Individual screening and event tickets go on sale in early February 2027. Choose the films, conversations, and special events that fit your festival weekend.
INDIVIDUAL SCREENING
$16
LAUNCH PARTY
$25
SUNDAY BRUNCH & AWARDS