About NOFF

LOCATION & PARKING

The CAC is located in the Warehouse District neighborhood at 900 Camp Street, New Orleans. For all Festival events, please enter through the St. Joseph Street entrance directly into the Festival Hub.

Parking is available in paid lots surrounding the CAC, operated by Premium Parking, or on the street through paid meters and apps. Accessible parking is available at several independently operated Premium Parking locations next to the CAC. For pricing and to reserve your spot, explore premiumparking.com. There are also metered parking spaces on Camp Street and the St. Joseph Street side of the CAC. There is bicycle parking in front of the building. (Bikes are not permitted in the venue.)

FACILITIES

The Camp Street entrance is accessible with a drop-off area in front with ramps to the left and to the right of the front of the building. The St. Joseph warehouse and Camp Street warehouse have accessible entrances from the street.

The Black Box Theater has a level approach to the theater doors with 60-inch doorways and pull door handles. Inside, there is a floor-level seating row and then 9 riser steps to additional rows of seating. There are at least four accessible seating options with companion seats adjacent to accessible seats.

The Festival Hub (warehouses) has a smooth-finish concrete floor. A ramp that is 36 inches wide and an elevator lead to the first floor of the CAC.

Chairs throughout the venue are 18 inches wide. The back extends 19 inches from the seat which sits 19 inches from the ground. These chairs are padded with no armrests. Alternative chairs are available upon request.

RESTROOMS

There are four accessible public restrooms, two with urinals and stalls, and two with only stalls. Additionally, standard portalets and ADA portalets will be available outside of the Camp Street Warehouse.

AMENITIES

The CAC has no concessions available, though the attached cafe Mr. Wolf Espresso & Books may sell food and drink during some Festival events. 

ACCESSIBILITY

Closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices may be available by request (with a photo ID). 

Please click here for more information about Festival accessibility or request accommodation by completing this form.

LOCATION & PARKING

The Broad Theater is located in the Tremé neighborhood at 636 N Broad St, New Orleans.

Limited parking is available in a surface lot at the front door with accessible spots, with recommended parking in The Broadside lot (across the street) and street parking throughout the neighborhood. There is a bicycle rack in the parking lot. (Bikes are not permitted in the venue.)

FACILITIES

There is a level approach to the front door with 72-inch doorways and pull door handles. Inside, there are four steps up or a 64-inch wide ramp to the theater doors with 42-inch doorways and pull door handles. Theater 1 has two small steps or a 36-inch wide ramped entrance.

In Theater 1, there are at least two accessible seating options. These options have a level approach and are 66 inches wide by 48 inches deep. In Theater 4, there are at least four accessible seating options. These options have a level approach and are 36 inches wide by 48 inches deep. There are companion seats adjacent to accessible seats in both theaters.

The permanent chairs are 18 inches wide. The back extends 29 inches from the seat which sits 17 inches from the ground. The armrests are adjustable. Alternative chairs without armrests are available upon request.

RESTROOMS

There are two accessible public restrooms, one with urinals and stalls, and the other with only stalls. Please note: in the restroom with urinals and stalls, the approach to the largest stall is angled and 34 inches wide. There are no private restrooms available.

AMENITIES

The Broad Theater sells food and drink (including alcoholic beverages) available for Festival attendees to purchase.

ACCESSIBILITY

Closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices may be available by request (with a photo ID). 

Please click here for more information about Festival accessibility or request accommodation by completing this form.

LOCATION & PARKING

Prytania Theatres at Canal Place is located in the French Quarter neighborhood at 333 Canal St 3rd Floor, New Orleans.

Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. You may receive 4 hours of discounted garage parking in Premium Parking lot P400. For more instructions on validation, please visit ThePrytania.com. There is bicycle parking in front of the building. (Bikes are not permitted in the venue.)

FACILITIES

The recommended entrance to Canal Place is on the corner of Iberville St and N Peters St. The entrance is partially covered. There are four steps to doors with 60-inch doorways and pull door handles and one rotating door. There is a 50-inch ramp and a power door button.

Inside, there are standard elevators or two sets of escalators to the third floor.

In both Theater 1 and Theater 2, there are at least four accessible seating options. These options have a level approach and are 72 inches wide by 36 inches deep. There are companion seats adjacent to accessible seats in both theaters. The general theater seating is in two sloping sections with steps and railings. 

The permanent chairs are 20 inches wide. The back extends 31 inches from the seat which sits 17 inches from the ground. The armrests are stationary, except for a select number of seats near ADA open spaces. Alternative chairs without armrests are available upon request. 

RESTROOMS

There are Prytania Theatre restrooms with 36-inch wide doors within a tight turn-around space. One has urinals and stalls, and the other only stalls. There are additional accessible bathrooms on each floor of Canal Place, including some in the adjacent Canal Place food court.

AMENITIES

Prytania Theatres at Canal Place sells food and drink (including alcoholic beverages) available for Festival attendees to purchase.

ACCESSIBILITY

Closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices may be available by request (with a photo ID). 

Please click here for more information about Festival accessibility or request accommodation by completing this form.

LOCATION & PARKING

Prytania Theatre Uptown is located in the Uptown neighborhood at 5339 Prytania St, New Orleans.

Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Accessible parking, including assisted arrival and departure, may be arranged by request. There is street bicycle parking throughout the neighborhood. (Bikes are not permitted in the venue.)

FACILITIES

Please note: Prytania Theatre Uptown is a historic theater that may present challenges to Festival attendees using mobility devices. We apologize for these challenges and will have trained staff available for assistance.

The entrance to Prytania Theatre Uptown is partially covered. There are two steps to the front door with two 60-inch doorways and pull door handles. Inside, there are multiple steps up and down to arrive at the theater doors with 36-inch doorways and pull door handles. Trained NOFF staff can escort attendees through an alternative entrance with a level approach to a theater door with a 40-inch doorway and pull door handles.

The theater seating is in two sections: a sloping floor section and a balcony, accessible by a lobby staircase with 18 steps. There are at least two accessible seating options in the floor section. These options have a slightly ramped approach and 48-inch width and 48-inch depth. There are companion seats adjacent to these accessible seats.

The permanent chairs are 18 inches wide. The back extends 24 inches from the seat which sits 15 inches from the ground. The armrests are stationary. Alternative chairs without armrests are available upon request. 

RESTROOMS

There are two public restrooms with 30.5-inch wide doors which do not meet ADA requirements. One has urinals and stalls, and the other only stalls. There are no private restrooms available. We are working on bathroom solutions for all patrons and invite your feedback to info@neworleansfilmsociety.org.

AMENITIES

Prytania Theatre Uptown sells food and drink (including alcoholic beverages) available for Festival attendees to purchase.

ACCESSIBILITY

Depending on the program, closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices may be available by request (with a photo ID). Films with closed captions will be noted in the online Film Guide. 

Please click here for more information about Festival accessibility or request accommodation by completing this form.

LOCATION & PARKING

Times-Picayune Avenue Gallery is located at 840 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans.

On-street parking is available through paid meters and apps such as ParkingApp .There is no bicycle parking in front of the building. (Bikes are not permitted in the venue.)

FACILITIES

The entrance to the Times-Picayune Avenue Gallery is located on St. Charles Avenue next to PJ’s Coffee New Orleans. The width of the front doors are 36-inches wide with a pull handle. There is a push to exit button on the left side of the entrance. Elevator access is available inside the venue with doors measuring at 36-inches wide with relatively tight quarters.

The second floor of the Times-Picayune Avenue Gallery can be accessed by way of the elevator or a winding staircase, both inside the lobby area. The balcony to the second floor can be accessed through 3 doorways. Two of the balcony entrances have a platformed step at 7” high. There is a 14.5 ft ramp leading to the balcony.

RESTROOMS

There are two public restrooms downstairs in the reception area. This includes 5 stalls, 2 urinals, and two ADA accessible restrooms. The doors for all restrooms are 36-inch wide. Additionally, there are two private restrooms on the second floor of the Times-Picayune Avenue Gallery that are also ADA accessible.

AMENITIES

PJ’s Coffee New Orleans offers food and drink during the hours of 7am-1pm Monday thru Friday, 7am-12pm on Saturdays, and are closed on Sundays. These amenities are available for Festival attendees to purchase.

ACCESSIBILITY

Closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices may be available by request (with a photo ID). 

Please click here for more information about Festival accessibility or request accommodation by completing this form.

LOCATION & PARKING

New Orleans Jazz Museum is located at 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116 in the historic Old U.S Mint.

Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Accessible drop off, including assisted arrival and departure, may be arranged by request. There is street bicycle parking throughout the neighborhood. (Bikes are not permitted in the venue.)

FACILITIES

There are three entrances to the New Orleans Jazz Museum for patrons to enter. The Esplanade entrance is through an ironed gate and paved with cobblestone leading to two weighted glass doors with pull door handles. For patrons in need of a more accessible entrance, the Barracks street entrances offer a paved parking lot for pickup and drop off by request. There are two-single 36-inch doorways on Barracks with a pull door handle that lead to the front lobby. 

The theater seating is found on the third floor and can be accessed via elevator or up a split mirrored staircase. Inside you’ll find 80 level unobstructed seats. Accessibility seating is available.

The permanent chairs are 18 inches wide. The back extends 24 inches from the seat which sits 15 inches from the ground. The armrests are stationary. Alternative chairs without armrests are available upon request. 

RESTROOMS

There are restroom facilities available on the first and second floors of the New Orleans Jazz Museum. On the first floor, there is one public restroom which offers 3 stalls with one meeting ADA requirements. Beside this restroom is another offering two stalls. There are another set of public restrooms on the second floor with 3 stalls and 2 urinals. However, none meet ADA requirements. The doorways of the stalls that do not meet ADA requirements are 24-inch wide. The doorway of the stall of the ADA accessible restroom measures at 36-inch wide. 

AMENITIES

New Orleans Jazz Museum does not offer food and beverages however it is in close proximity to multiple shops and cafes in the French Quarter.

ACCESSIBILITY

Closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices are unfortunately not available at this venue. Films with closed captions will be noted in the online Film Guide. Films will feature open captions (on-screen) whenever possible.

Please click here for more information about Festival accessibility or request accommodation by completing this form.

LOCATION & PARKING

The Historic New Orleans Collection is located at 520 Royal St, New Orleans, in the heart of the French Quarter. 

Street parking and paid parking spaces are available throughout the French Quarter. (Bikes are not permitted in the venue.)

FACILITIES

The entrance to the Historical New Orleans Collection is partially covered and is level with the entrance. There are two steps to the front door with two 60-inch doorways and pull door handles. Staff and volunteers will be present to assist guests with entry. 

The museum has two elevators: one in the Seignouret-Brulatour Building and a second in the Tricentennial Wing. There are also flights of stairs between each of the three floors.  

RESTROOMS

Restrooms are in the Tricentennial Wing on floors 1 and 2. Each set of restrooms has one stall that meets ADA requirements as well as a changing station. The standard stall measures at 26” wide, while the ADA approved stall stands with a width of 36”.

AMENITIES

A private courtyard is available for patrons to enjoy. 

ACCESSIBILITY

Sensory Inclusive bags are available for visitor use at the front desk in the Welcome Center. These bags are filled with items that can help lessen sensory overload, including headphones, fidgets, and visual cue cards.

Patrons  are welcome to use personal mobility devices. There are a limited number of manual wheelchairs available for use during a visit for free on a first-come, first-served basis.

 Closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices are unfortunately not    available at this venue. Films with closed captions will be noted in the online Film Guide. Films will feature open captions (on-screen) whenever possible.

Please click here for more information about Festival accessibility or request accommodation by completing this form.

The 36th Annual New Orleans Film Festival takes place in-person October 23-27 across various venues in New Orleans. To attend:

1. Purchase Passes or Tickets: Passes for the festival, including All Access, Six Film, and Student + Teacher options, are available for purchase now on our website. Tickets for individual films will be available for sale closer to the festival date. You can buy both passes and tickets online or in person at one of our venues.
2. Check the Schedule: Visit our website to view the festival schedule and find out where and when events are happening.
3. Attend the Festival: Head to the listed venues in New Orleans on the specified dates. Note that some films and events may have age restrictions; check the Film Guide for details.
4. Additional Options: If you can’t make it in person, many films will be available through NOFF Virtual Cinema globally, though some screenings might be geo-restricted.
5. Free events: There will also be free events and panel discussions focused on filmmakers and those interested in learning about the craft at the Times-Picayune Avenue Gallery.

Passes vs. Tickets:

• Passes: Passes provide access to a variety of festival events and screenings. All passes are available NOW. All Access Passes, Six Film Passes, Student + Teacher Passes, and Virtual Passes are available for purchase. All Access Passholders enjoy priority entry and do not need to book individual tickets. Simply pick up your physical pass before attending events and scan the QR code for entry. For Six Film Passholders and Student + Teacher Passholders, use the QR code from your NOFF Eventive account on your device or a screenshot for entry.

BUY YOUR PASS TODAY

• Tickets: Tickets are for single screenings and events. Tickets will be available for purchase for the General Public on October 3rd and for members a week prior. Physical tickets are not provided this year; please show your ticket on your mobile device, via screenshot, or as a printed copy for scanning at entry.

PURCHASE NOW

Venue Box Offices open one hour prior to the day’s first screening and close one hour after the last screening begins. Cash and checks will not be accepted. Please be prepared to pay with a debit or credit card, or Apple/Google Pay via smartphone. Customer Service is available 11am-7pm during NOFF (Oct 23-27). 

The 36th Annual New Orleans Film Festival will be held at a variety of exciting venues across New Orleans. This year, we’re thrilled to showcase films and host events at:

• The NOFF Hub at the Contemporary Arts Center: Accessible through the back entrance on St. Joseph Street, the NOFF Hub will feature film screenings at The Black Box and The Warehouse Theaters, Cinema Reset, free events, panel discussions, and special programming for filmmakers.
• Prytania Theatres at Canal Place: Found at 5339 Prytania Street, this historic theater is renowned for its classic cinema experience.
• The Broad Theater: A beloved local cinema at 636 N Broad Street, known for its intimate atmosphere and excellent viewing experience.
• The Times-Picayune Avenue Gallery: This venue will be the site of our Filmmaker Conference and VIP Lounge, providing a space for industry discussions and networking. Get your All Access Pass to be part of the VIP Lounge happenings, as well as for access to the NOFF2024 parties throughout the city.
• More to be added!

NOFF is open to all guests aged 18 and older due to some adult content. Films that are suitable for all ages will be marked with a “All Ages” tag in our online Film Guide. Please check the guide for detailed information on each film’s content. Louisiana high school students are also invited to register for a free High School Pass in the NOFF Virtual Cinema. 

If you are not going to use your pass or ticket, and have paid for it, it can be transferred through your account to a friend using their email address by logging into your account and selecting “My Passes” or “My Tickets” then Manage. Transfer the pass by entering the email address of the person you are giving the pass. 

If you have purchased tickets or passes for events  you can not attend, please consider your purchase as a donation to the New Orleans Film Society.

Passes and tickets are otherwise non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a screening be canceled by NOFF, your ticket will be transferred to view the film online at your leisure. If the film isn’t screening in the Virtual Cinema, we will allow you to select another in-person screening to attend.

Instructions for guests to transfer a pass: 

Step 1 – Log in to nofs.eventive.org

Step 2 – Select My passes from the top right menu. 

Step 3: Click the gear to the right of SHOW BARCODE.

Step 4: Select Transfer Pass.

Step 5: Enter the email of the person receiving the pass.

At this time, the recipient will get an email prompting them to accept the pass.

Step 1: Click the link in the email. 

Step 2: Accept the pass transfer.

Follow the same instructions using “My Tickets” for individual screening tickets.

Yes. All customer payment information is submitted securely to our payment processor, Stripe, using the most stringent, PCI Level 1 compliant security protocols.  Eventive stores customer credit card details securely, and the festival staff does not have access to your credit card information. You may request that your payment information be unlinked from your account by choosing the “account settings” link at the upper right while logged in and viewing the New Orleans Film Society organization page.

If advance tickets to a screening are unavailable, a Rush Line will form in a designated location at the venue half an hour before the scheduled screening. Any available seats will be released on a first-come, first-served basis to those in line. All Access Passholders receive priority entry before the Rush Line. 

If you need assistance before the festival we are available via phone at 504-309-6633, and email at info@neworleansfilmsociety.org. You can also use the Contact Us Chatbox on our website (bottom right corner).

During NOFF (October 23-27) Customer Service will be available daily from 11am-7pm.

If you need help after these hours, please email info@neworleansfilmsociety.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Members can email members@neworleansfilmsociety.org.

You can enjoy NOFF virtually through our NOFF Virtual Cinema. Here’s how to access it:

• Virtual Passes: Available for purchase now!

BUY YOUR VIRTUAL PASS

• Other Passes: The All Access Pass, Six Film Pass, and Student + Teacher Pass also include access to the NOFF Virtual Cinema.
• Individual Tickets: Available for purchase closer to the festival.

BUY YOUR VIRTUAL TICKETS

Yes!

You can connect your computer to your TV or another external monitor via a HDMI cable.

If you have an Apple TV, Fire TV or Roku device, you can use the dedicated Eventive app for these platforms after booking your ticket online.

If you have Chromecast, you can cast the film from Chrome on your computer or Android phone. If Chromecasting, you must have a 3rd generation or later Chromecast stick.

Please Note: Due to content protection restrictions, the Screen Mirroring feature on Smart TVs and other devices cannot be used. Many browsers built into Smart TVs and other devices will NOT allow protected content to play.

Content can be watched on PCs running Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, and Intel-based Macs running macOS 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari.

Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Internet Explorer is not supported.

To watch on an iPhone or iPad, use Safari on iOS 11.2 or later.

Important note: Due to content protection restrictions, the Screen Mirroring feature cannot be used. Additionally, HDMI or other video dongles cannot be connected to your device. Instead, use AirPlay or our dedicated TV app to watch on your TV.

To watch using an Android device, use Chrome on Android 6.0 or later. 

To Chromecast from a mobile Android device:

Make sure your mobile phone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device. Tap the “Cast” icon in the lower right hand corner of the player. If no icon appears, this means casting is not supported on your device.

To Chromecast from computer:

Open the content in the Google Chrome browser. Click the “Cast” icon in the lower right hand corner of the player. If no icon appears, this means casting is not supported on your device.

To check the compatibility of your device, please click here.

Please click here for troubleshooting more detailed tech questions. 

To purchase and or use tickets and/or passes, you will be required to create an account in Eventive. You will need to log in to this account to access your tickets and passes, so hold on to this information!

Tickets will be sent to the email address attached to your account.

When you purchase a ticket you will also receive a confirmation email that includes information about when your selected program will be available for viewing and a link to open it up.

You will need to be logged into your Eventive account to watch the film. Navigate to the virtual film page and click the “Watch Now” button. 

If you are not logged in to your Eventive account, the button will read “Unlock Now”. Simply log-in using the pop-out or the button in the top right corner of the page and proceed to Menu. 

UNLOCK WINDOW : 10 days 

WATCH WINDOW: 48 hours

When you unlock a virtual screening, you will have the “unlock window” duration to begin watching. Once they start watching (i.e., click “Play”), you will have the “watch window” duration to play the content. 

All available 2025 NOFF feature length films and shorts programs will be available to watch anytime from October 23, 2025, at 7:30pm until the festival closes at 11:59 PM on November 2, 2025, unless specifically restricted per film. 

In select cases, NOFS distributes discount codes through community partners to provide access to the festival.

If you have a code, select the film you want to watch and click “Unlock Now”. It will say Unlock ”Film Title”. Below that it will say “Have a Discount Code.” Click that and input your discount code. The cost will change according to the code. Proceed to sign in to Eventive or create an account, if you do not already have one, and then enjoy the film.

The individual virtual film pages will indicated if closed captions are available.

PASS – Think of it as a virtual badge. You will use it to unlock virtual programs before and during the festival.  

GEO-BLOCK – On rare occasions, the festival will be asked to limit the audience of a given program to a specific geographic area. Should a program be geo-blocked, it will be noted in the home page for the presentation and will also be found on the watch page of the virtual festival in the Geo-Blocked section.

AVAILABILITY WINDOW – This is the time frame during which a program is available.

UNLOCK WINDOW – This is the time frame one has after unlocking a program to begin watching it.

WATCH WINDOW – Once a program is unlocked, the watch window is the amount of time one has to view the program.

All scheduled program times are listed in Central Standard Time.

Live Chat Support from Eventive and additional technical troubleshooting resources are available through Eventive by clicking “Need Help?” in the top right corner of your browser window. Or by visiting https://watch.eventive.org/help. This feature is monitored by Eventive technicians and available 9am-11:59pm CST 7 days a week, with limited support outside these hours as well. If you need to reach a member of the NOFF team, please see Customer Service Availability. 

HOW DO I ENABLE ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS?

1. Hover the cursor over the video you are currently watching to make the video controls visible.
2. On the bottom right, click on the sprocket icon.
3. Click on the subtitles button and select English to enable on-screen captions. Click on Audio Track and select Audio Description to enable Audio Descriptions.

Note: If a film is in a language other than English and has subtitled burned into the image, you do not have to enable subtitles or captions. 

We are aiming to have every film supported with captions and encouraging filmmakers to create audio descriptions.

INTERNET SPEEDS

For any device, you will need a robust and reliable internet connection. Check your internet speed by running a speed test. The minimum recommended bandwidth for streaming is 5 Mbps download speed. For 1080p quality we recommend a minimum of 8 Mbps download speed.