The Countdown Is On: Get Your FHFF 2025 Pass Today
- FHFF
- Sep 28, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 29, 2025
The Friday Harbor Film Festival returns October 23–26 with the largest lineup in our history! From more than 189 submissions, our Selection Committee has curated a schedule of 34 feature documentaries, 21 short films, and 14 inspiring shorts in the Young Filmmakers Showcase. With so many stories to experience, planning ahead is more important than ever.
Here’s what’s new:
One-time screenings only. Unlike past years when films played twice, each film will screen just once in 2025.
Reserved seating. For nearly all screenings, you’ll be able to select your seat in advance. We expect many films to sell out, so getting your pass and reserving tickets early is the best way to secure your spot.
No online/on-demand festival this year. Films will not be available to watch after the in-theatre festival, so be sure to catch your must-see titles during their scheduled screenings.
Tickets required for everything. Even free events will require a ticket for entry this year.
🎟️ Individual tickets will be available beginning October 4th for $15 ($18 at the door), but if you plan to see more than a couple of films, buying a pass is the best way to go.
A pass provides a bundle of ticket “credits” you can use to order tickets and lock in your seats well before festival weekend.
All ticketing is powered by our ticketing partner, Eventive.
Festival Passes: Choose Your Adventure
With so many ways to experience the festival, we’ve designed pass options to fit every type of moviegoer — from couples who want the full weekend to families, day-trippers, and those planning just a few favorites. Explore the details of each pass type below, choose the one that fits your festival plans, buy your pass, and mark your calendar for when ticket reservations open for your pass type.
Patron Pass – $300
Includes up to 25 tickets at no additional cost, which may also be used to reserve up to 2 tickets for the Opening Night Gala: Celebration, Award & Film (RSVP required to guarantee entry).
Order up to 2 tickets per screening (perfect for couples).
No concurrent use* or sharing of pass with others.
Exclusive early access to order tickets (opened September 26).
All-Access Pass – $200
Includes a total of 15 tickets for the festival, which may also be used to reserve 1 ticket for the Opening Night Gala.
One ticket per screening/event, no concurrent use* or sharing of pass.
Early ticket access: Reserve your tickets beginning October 1.
6-Pack Pass – $85/$72 - Flexible & Shareable
6 total tickets.
Shareable and concurrent use* allowed
Does not include Gala admission (standalone Gala tickets $75).
Can be used for the Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation & Counting Orca following the Gala. Reservation required to guarantee entry.
$72 for San Juan County Residents
Ticket reservations open October 4 for this pass.
Day Pass – $55 (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
4 tickets valid only on the day selected.
Shareable and concurrent use* allowed.
Does not include Gala admission.
Only the Friday One Day Pass can be used for the Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation & Counting Orca event on Friday night.
Ticket reservations open October 4 for this pass.
Opening Night Gala: Celebration, Award & Film – $75
Available beginning October 4.
A single ticket to the Gala celebration, where you can mingle with filmmakers and enjoy catered hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award
Special screening of Counting Orca.
Single Tickets
Available starting October 4.
$15 in advance, $18 at the door.
* What does “concurrent use” mean?
Concurrent use refers to using a pass to reserve tickets for screenings happening at the same time (for example: 1:00 PM at the Whittier Theatre and 1:15 PM at the Gubelman Theatre). Passes that allow concurrent use (like the 6-Pack or Day Pass) let you split tickets across overlapping screenings — perfect for families or groups who want to see different films at the same time. Passes that do not allow concurrent use (like the Patron or All-Access) limit you to one screening per time block.
Ready to Join the Festival?
Choosing your pass is the first step to creating your perfect FHFF 2025 experience. Start by exploring the Film Guide or Film Schedule, then decide how you want to enjoy the festival.
Seeing films every day? Go with a Patron or All-Access Pass.
Sharing with family or friends? The 6-Pack Pass offers flexibility.
Short on time? A Day Pass makes sense.
Just want a taste? Grab Single Tickets.
👉 Visit fhff.org/passes to review all pass types and click “Purchase on Eventive” to buy yours. Once purchased, you’ll be able to order tickets and reserve seats as soon as your pass type’s reservation window opens.
✨ Stay tuned for our next blog post: Using the Film Schedule and Guide to Order Your Tickets — where we’ll walk you through how to browse the lineup and secure your seats in advance! Coming October 4.
We can’t wait to share this incredible festival experience with you!
2025 Friday Harbor Film Festival Presenting Sponsors
Additional Resources: (coming soon)
Audience Guide: Buying a Pass - Step-by-step instructions on how to purchase a pass.
Audience Guide: Ordering Tickets & Choosing Your Seat - Step-by-step instructions on how to use your pass to order tickets and reserve your seat to the films you want to see.
Audience Guide: Your Eventive Account - Step-by-step instructions on customizing and using your Eventive account to access the tickets you reserved, communication preferences, and more.