TICKETS 2025
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Ticket prices have not increased for IMFF 2025, in fact we lowered them a bit.
Location: Marina Village Conference Center | Room E5 | 1936 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
We are using Patreon to sell tickets for IMFF 2025. Before you purchase them, be aware that there will be an added Apple Store fee to all purchases from the Patreon app on IOS, iPad or iPhone.
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Immerse yourself in a world of creative art, watch award-winning films, network with the filmmakers and industry peers during mingle breaks between sessions, grab some tacos or tasty snacks and meals from various restaurants on the venue and enjoy chats walking along the marina.
By Sunday’s end, you’ll walk away inspired to create a masterpiece of your own! Unleash your inner director and join us at IMFF in our beautiful San Diego venue by the marina on the bay.
Everyone attending this year will receive a special free digital gift from Videomaker, which you’ll receive at the festival. See you on the red carpet!
Tickets for IMFF 2025 are now on sale. Space is limited, so grab them below.
*Purchase on web browser, not the IOS Patreon app and save Apple Store fees.
PURCHASE TWO ADULT PASSES:
Two Tickets Both Days | Two Tickets for Saturday | Two Tickets for Sunday
PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 25: Kick Off Meet and Greet
We kick off the festival with a meet and greet Friday, April 25 at 4PM at the Aquarius Bar and Grille by the bay. Filmmakers RSVP. Food not served after 8pm.
Aquarius Bar & Grille: 1548 Quivira Way, Unit 5 San Diego, CA 92109 | Phone: +1 (619) 230-5790
SATURDAY, April 26: DAY ONE
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, APRIL 26
10:00AM to 8:30PM
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10:00AM – 10:30AM: Opening remarks and greetings to everyone.
10:30AM – 12:30PM: Short Films First Session with an introduction by all attending filmmakers in the short film competition.
12:30PM – 12:45PM: Brief Break before feature film screening with attending filmmaker, Justin Ho.
12:45PM – 3:00PM: “Broken Pieces” Feature Film by Justin Ho: Attending filmmaker introduction and post screening Q&A.
3:00PM – 4:15PM: Lunch and Mingle. (Break)
4:15PM – 5:00PM: The Rookies contest Film Session with Q&A from the attending Rookies!
5:00PM – 6:30PM: Second Session Short Films competition.
6:30PM – 7:00PM: Brief Break before feature film screening.
7PM – 8:30PM: “Love Hides In The Open” Feature Film by Brian Finucane.
*Please be aware times may be slightly altered on the day of the festival which means some sessions may begin early or late.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 27: LAST DAY
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: SUPER SUNDAY, LAST DAY: APRIL 27
11:00AM to 9:00PM
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11:00PM – 11:30PM: Special IMFF Premiere Announcement Presentation. Don’t miss this important and fun presentation about a New Challenge for IMFF 2026!
11:45PM – 1:00PM: Mobile Filmmaking Workshop: Justin Ho: Make A Feature Film with Your iPhone.
1:00PM – 2:00PM: The Future of Mobile Filmmaking Lab All attendees and filmmakers hands-on.
2:00PM – 3:00PM: Dine and Mingle
3:00PM – 4:30PM: Q&A Panel with all attending filmmakers from official screening feature and short competitions.
4:30PM – 5:30PM: Meet music composer Jason Rivera, coming from Los Angeles for a special in-person recording by the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking “Indie Film: Music Matters” featuring music composer Jason Rivera.
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Intermission
6:00PM – 7:00PM: RED CARPET Extravaganza! Show with filmmakers and Dude Vader with the Science Fiction Coalition!
7:00PM – 7:30PM: VIP Photo Shoot with all participating filmmakers, including The Rookies, at the Marina.
7:30PM – END: AWARDS CEREMONY with closing remarks by festival founder and director Susy Botello.
Thank you to all the judges for IMFF 2025!
That’s a wrap, folks!
*Please be aware times may be slightly altered on the day of the festival which means some sessions may begin early or late.
END LAST DAY
Note: Participants attending the festival on all days may be asked to speak to attendees publicly, throughout the event, depending on time and circumstances. We encourage engagement.
Some sessions and times are subject to change depending on unavoidable circumstances.
Tips for attendees and participants: Bring promotional cards to set on our “collaborators table.” We allow ample time for filmmakers and attendees to connect.
SPONSORS 2025
FilmConvert | Zacuto | Angaelica | Engraving Pros | Science Fiction Coalition | Endolyne | Hall H Show Podcast |Chi Forest | SBP Podcast
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