
OCTOBER 18-22, 2023
PASS PACKAGES & TICKETS
Join us in Celebrating the Power of Film! It’s going to be an amazing 5 days of film, conversation and celebrations!

Early Bird Pricing Through labor Day (Sept. 5)
VIP Pass Package $450 (early bird pricing):
Celebrate the Power of Film’ in style with the VIP Fest Pass Package. Enjoy the full Festival experience including: Opening Night Film Premiere & Reception; the Night of the Stars Tribute; Culinary Cinema & Chef Tasting Event; Studio Premieres; Independent Films from around the world; plus, in-person Parties, Panels, Networking Events with the VIP touches like lounge and front-of-the-line privileges!
VIP Pass Package Includes:
As a VIP PASS PACKAGE holder, you get the full Festival experience from Wednesday, October 18 – Sunday, October 22 including:
• Opening Night Film Premiere & Reception | Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park (Wed, Oct 18)
• Night of the Stars Tribute Night | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla (Thurs, Oct 19th)
• Culinary Cinema Screening and Tasting Event | AMC 14 UTC @ Westfield UTC (Sun, Oct 22nd)
• Studio Premieres; Independent Films from around the world; plus, in-person Parties, Panels, Networking Events and so much more | AMC 14 UTC @ Westfield UTC (Thurs, Oct 19 – Sun, Oct 22)
• Festival Lounge Access (Complimentary beverages for VIP’s)
• VIP line access for seating in theater
• Year-Round Screenings invitations to Studio Films (First come, first serve – SDiFF sends out invitations randomly throughout the year. Invitations will be sent to you when you purchase your VIP Pass and end Nov 1st.)
*RSVP (Package Fulfillment) Required for attendance to all in person screenings & events (Starting Aug 28th).
FEST Pass Package $240 (early bird pricing):
The Fest Pass Package is all about immersing yourself in specially curated movies from around the world. Perfect for the Film Lover in all of us! Enjoy binging on in-person Studio Premieres, Independent Film screenings, Panels, and a Sunday treat – the Festival’s Culinary Cinema and Chef Tasting Event – featuring wine and food pairings from some of San Diego’s best Chefs!
The FEST PASS PACKAGE gives you access to:
As a Fest Pass Package holder, you get the Festival experience from Thursday, October 19 – Sunday, October 22 including:
• Studio Premieres; Independent Films from around the world; plus, in-person Parties, Panels, Networking Events and so much more | AMC 14 UTC @ Westfield UTC (Thurs, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 22)
• Culinary Cinema Screening and Tasting Event | AMC 14 UTC @ Westfield UTC (Sun, Oct 22nd)
• Festival Lounge Access • Pass Line Access for seating in theater
*RSVP (Ticket Fulfillment) Required for attendance to all in person screenings & events (Starting Aug 28th).

On Sale Aug. 28
Opening Night Film Premiere & Reception – $55
Join us on Wed, Oct 18th to kick off the 22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Film lovers, filmmakers, arts patrons, elected officials, and business professionals will gather to ‘Celebrate the Power of Film.’ Guests will enjoy a Pre-screening Cocktail Party followed by a Studio Film Premiere and post reception. Heavy apps, drinks and dessert provided.
Date: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Time: Pre Reception : 5:30 PM / Film Screening: 7:00 PM
Location: Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Night of the Stars Tribute – $175
Join us Thurs, Oct 19th at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. The San Diego International Film Festival honors some of the film industry’s most accomplished actors, directors and filmmakers. Each year we are proud to present the Gregory Peck Award of Excellence in Cinema with the support of the Peck family. Rising stars, auteurs, and visionaries are also recognized and celebrated.
Date: Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Time: Red Carpet & Pre Reception: 5:30 PM / Tribute Show: 7:00 PM
Location: The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center , 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Culinary Cinema – $50
Culinary Cinema is the perfect recipe for Sunday fun and a dream come true for foodies! The ingredients begin with a cuisine-themed movie. Afterwards everyone adjourns to enjoy dishes inspired by renowned San Diego Chefs. Add some nice wines and good conversation and you have a perfect Sunday afternoon!
Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2022
Time: Film Screening: 10:30AM & 11:30AM / Tasting: Immediately Following Screening
Location: AMC UTC 14 @ Westfield UTC, La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
Screening Ticket – $16
Individual tickets for a specific film
Dates: Fri, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 22
Location: AMC UTC 14 @ Westfield UTC, 4425 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
$16 Screening tickets for a specific film during the in-person screenings (Fri, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 22).
COUNTDOWN TO FESTIVAL 2023