The 28th Arab Film festival opens on Thursday October 24th at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco and will run through Sunday Nov. 3rd.

AFF2024 Passes are on Pre-Sale now!

Our flagship event, the Arab Film Festival, started in 1996. It is the longest running and largest independent festival of its kind in North America.

Did you know that over the years our opening night has also become the largest screening of an Arab film in the country? And that is just the start of multiple days of programs to watch the best of Arab Cinema.

While we finalize this year’s program, you can already buy a pass – at a promotional price!

Choose the best option for you:

  • VIP FESTIVAL PASS – $199 (regular $250)
    for the most passionate Arab cinema lover
  • FESTIVAL PASS – $145 (regular $180)
    for the fan who wants to watch as many movies as possible
  • VIRTUAL PASS – $50 (regular $60)
    for the cinephile who is not in the Bay Area (or prefers streaming a limited program)

If you want to enjoy all the festival has to offer, this is the best deal.
Check out all the details here.

Get Involved or Apply for a Pass

Would you like to join us at the Arab Film Festival? Support our mission? There are many ways to attend the festival or get involved:

VOLUNTEER: Join us behind the scenes of the oldest independent Arab Film Festival in North America. From greeting guests to helping with our school screenings, from writing to watching films, put your skills in service of a bigger purpose.
We have in-person and remote opportunities available –apply today.

SPONSOR: We depend on the generosity of our sponsors and donors to share the best of Arab Cinema with the largest possible audience. You can sponsor programs, events, a filmmaker, a school screening, or the entire festival.
Find more information here.

Do you write about cinema and/or local events? Apply for a PRESS pass

Are you a filmmaker or a member of the media? Apply to receive an INDUSTRY pass