Tickets and Passes
Individual / Single Block Ticket
$15
Access to one (1) individual screening block or event.
Individual tickets go on sale
August 1st!
Don't want to wait? Guarantee your entry to all 15 blocks today by purchasing a Festival Pass, or join our mailing list to be notified the moment individual tickets go live.
Festival Pass
$225
$99
Early Bird rate now through June 30!
Full Access to ALL 11 screening blocks + 4 professional industry panels/podcasts
Festival Pass Includes:
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Curated Film Screenings and New Media Showcases from Global & Local Voices
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Exclusive Industry Panels & Live Podcasts: Gain invaluable insights from professional events featuring esteemed members of leading industry organizations, including:
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Writers Guild of America (WGA)
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Producers Guild of America (PGA)
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Directors Guild of America (DGA)
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SAG-AFTRA
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Casting Society of America (CSA)
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The Television Academy
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Pitch Perfect
$50
Live Event Date:
Saturday, August 15, 2026
SUBMISSIONS OPEN!
Don't have a finished film? Looking to pitch your idea and get direct industry feedback?
Whether you are developing a feature film, a television pilot, or a new media concept, this is your opportunity to "get in the room." You do not need to have a completed project, just a great idea and the passion to pitch it.
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Submit your Virtual Pitch Tape (Video submission for adjudication) now through FilmFreeway
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A Text Document Preview containing:
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Headshot
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Brief Bio
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Project Title & Project Type (Feature, TV Pilot, etc.)
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Logline
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Short Synopsis
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Genre
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Your virtual submission is judged by industry pros! Culminating in an opportunity to pitch in person or August 15th. Those chosen pitches will be coached prior to the live Pitch Perfect presentation.
Submit for a chance to win industry professional tools!
All-Access VIP Pass
The All-Access VIP Pass. Step behind the velvet rope and experience the festival as a true industry insider. You will receive priority access to every screening, premium networking events, and our most highly anticipated Sunday Gala.
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Curated Film Screenings & New Media Showcases from Global & Local Voices
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Exclusive Industry Panels & Podcasts: Gain invaluable insights from professional members of leading industry organizations, including:
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Writers Guild of America (WGA)
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Producers Guild of America (PGA)
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Directors Guild of America (DGA)
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SAG-AFTRA
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Casting Society of America (CSA)
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The Television Academy
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Red Carpet Access and Ceremonies.
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Exclusive Live Events including Table Read featuring SAG-AFTRA and AEA actors, Entry to all three (3) Filmmaker Mixers, Pitch Perfect Competition
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Exclusive PR Rate: Complimentary access to our discounted publicity package (a $1,500 value available for only $250).
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Formal Closing Awards Gala and VIP Sunday Brunch.
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Name listed in the festival program.
Friend of SIFF
Includes one (1) All-Access VIP Pass
Recognition: Your name or business logo featured on the website and in the festival program.
$500
$1,000+
Director's Circle
Includes two (2) All-Access VIP Passes
Recognition: Your name or business logo featured on the website and in the festival program.
Reserved Seating: Guaranteed premium seating (first few rows) for the Awards Gala, Table Read, and all screenings.
$2,500+
Executive Producer
Includes four (4) All-Access VIP Passes
Recognition: Your name or business logo featured on the website, step-and-repeat banner, and in the festival program.
Reserved Seating: Guaranteed premium seating (first few rows) for the Awards Gala, Table Read, and all screenings.
On-Screen Credit: "Executive Producer of the 2026 Sayville International Film Festival" credit on the pre-show reel playing before every single screening block.
Award Presentation: The opportunity to come on stage during the Award Gala and present one of the festival awards.
Private Introduction: A guaranteed personal introduction to the sponsored filmmaker or key industry professionals during the mixer.