Frequently Asked Questions
General
When is the Bram Stoker International Film Festival?14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of October 2010.
Where does the festival take place?
WHITBY
Who can attend the Festival?
The Festival will attract a huge spectrum of audiences from England and across the globe.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
What kind of films will I see?
The festival shows independent narrative features, documentaries, and shorts from around the world. We promise that these aren't the Hollywood films at the local multiplex. These are independent films that you may not have the opportunity to see anywhere else. Many will have their world premiere with The Bram Stoker International Film Festival.
How do you choose the films you show?
Filmmakers will submit their films to the festival. Every submission is viewed by at least three members of the Program Committee, and films are invited to the festival at the discretion of the Program Director.
How many films play in the Festival?
Approximately 30 features.
What awards are given out at the Festival?
The following awards will be presented at the festival:
Best Picture
Best Short
Best Director
Best Effects
Best Script..
..and a special Lifetime Achievement Award.
What else do I need to know?
Seating is available at all performances on a first-come, first-served basis. No late seating. We strongly recommend that you arrive at the theatre 30 minutes prior to each screening to get in the ticket holders line. All programs are subject to change without notice. No refunds or exchanges can be given, except in the case of program cancellation. All films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles, unless otherwise noted.All audience members must leave the theatre following each screening. Leaving belongings and/or saving seats between shows is not allowed. Please do not leave empty seats in the middle of a row.
Cameras and recording devices are not permitted in the theatre. Please silence all mobile phones, pagers and watches when in the theatre.
How do I purchase tickets or passes to a screening?
Festival passes and tickets will be available Summer 2010.
Will some films that have played in past festivals be allowed?
To Be Confirmed.
I want to get involved with The Bram Stoker International Film Festival. What can I do to help?
There are a number of ways you can support the Film Festival. You can: Volunteer: We need all kinds of assistance leading up to, during, and after the festival.
Sponsor: There are many opportunities and benefits for sponsoring us.
Donate: With possible tax advantages. Always seek guidance from your accountant
Festival and Box Office & Theatre Policies
NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED AND MAY SELL OUT AT ANY TIME.
A maximum of four Tickets may be purchased per person, per screening.
Film length, as listed in the schedule, represents the best available information at press time and is for your convenience only. Length of film does not include film introductions or Q&A sessions following the screening. Programs and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Festival Pass holders MUST present their Passes with a ticket when entering a venue.
Passes must be worn visibly in all festival venues (including screenings, panels, and parties).
Vouchers are not tickets, but must be exchanged for a film ticket.
Pass holders will be admitted to screenings first and are guaranteed seats up to 15 minutes in advance of the scheduled start of that screening.
Ticket holders are guaranteed a seat only until ten minutes before the scheduled start of the screening.
No entry permitted fifteen minutes after the scheduled start of any screening.
All customers must leave the cinema and lobby following each screening.
Bags are subject to inspection.
No refunds or exchanges. In case of cancellation of screening, return ticket to point of purchase.
Please silence mobile phones, pagers and watches when in the theatre.
Cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited in theatres. It is illegal to make a copy of a film without permission of the copyright owner. The Bram Stoker International Film Festival reserves the right to undertake anti-piracy measures, expel anyone recording or photographing anything in the theatre and confiscate pirated materials.
Our invaluable and experienced staff and volunteers will be recruited from far and wide to ensure the best possible Festival experience for all. The Bram Stoker International Film Festival will not tolerate mistreatment of its staff or volunteers of any kind and will take measures accordingly.
All Festival Venues are Wheelchair Accessible.
Please note that the majority of festival films are not rated. We urge parents to exercise discretion. Infants and toddlers are not permitted at any screening or panel. We reserve the right to create age restrictions for films as necessary.
Customers are limited to holding space in rush lines for a maximum of two individuals, including themselves. Please inform the Festival Staff person at the Rush Line if you are holding a place for another individual.
Please do not leave empty seats in the middle of the row. Rush seating is less disruptive to the rest of the audience if empty seats are available on the aisles. Standing at the back of the auditorium or sitting in the aisle is not permitted due to the Fire /emergency codes.
Rush Tickets
Limited advance tickets will be sold prior to screenings. Rush tickets will become available for sale on a first-come, first-serve basis approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A line for these rush tickets will form up to an hour before show time. Each attendee must purchase their own ticket. Multiple rush tickets will not be sold to an individual.