2026 Festival Passes
For the best festival experience, purchase your ABFF pass in advance. The earlier you purchase the more you save. Preregistration ends May 1.
Access & Benefits
- 30th Anniversary Commemorative Badge30th Anniversary Commemorative Badge
- Founder's GiftFounder's Gift
- Priority Line AccessPriority Line Access
- Opening Night Pre-ReceptionOpening Night Pre-Reception
- Opening Night FilmOpening Night Film
- Opening Night PartyOpening Night Party
- Closing Night Film or RetrospectiveClosing Night Film or Retrospective
- Closing Night White PartyClosing Night White Party
- Live Entertainment (i.e. Comedy, Music, Podcast)Live Entertainment (i.e. Comedy, Music, Podcast)
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation"Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panel Discussions & Creator ConversationsPanel Discussions & Creator Conversations
- 30th Anniversary Branded Tote Bag30th Anniversary Branded Tote Bag
- Spotlight Screenings (From Network & Studio Partners)Spotlight Screenings (From Network & Studio Partners)
- Independent Screenings (Narrative Features, Documentary Features, Series, Voices of Culture, African Stories Showcase, and AI x XR Showcase)Independent Screenings (Narrative Features, Documentary Features, Series, Voices of Culture, African Stories Showcase, and AI x XR Showcase)
- ABFF Community DayABFF Community Day
- Master ClassesMaster Classes
$125
(Now - May 1)
- 30th Anniversary Commemorative Badge
- Founder's Gift
- Priority Line Access
- Opening Night Pre-Reception
- Opening Night Film
- Opening Night Party
- Closing Night Film or Retrospective
- Closing Night White Party
- Live Entertainment (i.e. Comedy, Music, Podcast)
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panel Discussions & Creator Conversations
- 30th Anniversary Branded Tote Bag
- Spotlight Screenings (From Network & Studio Partners)
- Independent Screenings (Narrative Features, Documentary Features, Series, Voices of Culture, African Stories Showcase, and AI x XR Showcase)
- ABFF Community DayFree event
- Master ClassesSeparate purchase required
DECO PASS
(AGES 29 & BELOW)
$470
(Now - May 1)
- 30th Anniversary Commemorative Badge
- Founder's Gift
- Priority Line Access
- Opening Night Pre-Reception
- Opening Night Film
- Opening Night Party
- Closing Night Film or Retrospective
- Closing Night White Party
- Live Entertainment (i.e. Comedy, Music, Podcast)
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panel Discussions & Creator Conversations
- 30th Anniversary Branded Tote Bag
- Spotlight Screenings (From Network & Studio Partners)
- Independent Screenings (Narrative Features, Documentary Features, Series, Voices of Culture, African Stories Showcase, and AI x XR Showcase)
- ABFF Community DayFree event
- Master ClassesSeparate purchase required
$630
(Now - May 1)
- 30th Anniversary Commemorative Badge
- Founder's Gift
- Priority Line Access
- Opening Night Pre-Reception
- Opening Night Film
- Opening Night Party
- Closing Night Film or Retrospective
- Closing Night White Party
- Live Entertainment (i.e. Comedy, Music, Podcast)
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panel Discussions & Creator Conversations
- 30th Anniversary Branded Tote Bag
- Spotlight Screenings (From Network & Studio Partners)
- Independent Screenings (Narrative Features, Documentary Features, Series, Voices of Culture, African Stories Showcase, and AI x XR Showcase)
- ABFF Community DayFree event
- Master ClassesSeparate purchase required
$1,595
(Now - May 1)
- 30th Anniversary Commemorative Badge
- Founder's Gift
- Priority Line Access
- Opening Night Pre-Reception
- Opening Night Film
(reserved seating) - Opening Night Party
- Closing Night Film or Retrospective
(reserved seating) - Closing Night White Party
- Live Entertainment (i.e. Comedy, Music, Podcast)
- "Best of the ABFF" Awards Presentation
- Panel Discussions & Creator Conversations
- 30th Anniversary Branded Tote Bag
- Spotlight Screenings (From Network & Studio Partners)
- Independent Screenings (Narrative Features, Documentary Features, Series, Voices of Culture, African Stories Showcase, and AI x XR Showcase)
- ABFF Community DayFree event
- Master ClassesSeparate purchase required
