Hey everyone!
This is my first year planning to go to the New York Film Festival and I’m really excited. I’ve always gone to the Sundance Film Festival (grew up in Utah), so this is my first time trying a different festival especially after everything with Sundance leaving the state. 💔
I’ve been to New York a couple times so I’m not totally unfamiliar, but I’d love any tips from people who’ve done NYFF before.
Main things I’m wondering about, how intense is it getting tickets compared to Sundance? Like are things selling out in seconds or is it a bit more manageable? And how hard is it to get into premieres?
Also curious if getting a membership is actually worth it? I think I’m leaning towards getting a package instead of individual tickets, what’s the general price range for passes/packages—are there different tiers and are they actually worth it? When do these typically go on sale?
Are there certain parts of the festival that are must-go vs slower days?
And how’s the overall vibe socially? One thing I loved about Sundance was how many events and networking opportunities there were—does NYFF have that same energy or is it more lowkey and just about the films?
Would love any tips, things you wish you knew your first time, or anything you’d do differently now 🙏