At NOFF37 your first ticket is on us thanks to The Helis Foundation
How to claim your free ticket
Your first ticket is on us. Here is how to use it.
- Browse the lineup. The full NOFF37 lineup and schedule are live now, with 170+ screenings across New Orleans, October 22-27, and in the NOFF Virtual Cinema, October 22 through November 1. Take your time. Read the synopses, watch the trailers, and find the film or shorts block you cannot miss.
- Pick your screening. Choose the date, time, and venue that work for you. Any film or shorts block counts, in person or online.
- Enter the code ARTFORALL at checkout. Add your ticket to the cart, type ARTFORALL in the promo code field, and your first ticket drops to $0. You can also use the code at any NOFF Box Office once the festival opens.
One free ticket per person. Open to everyone in Greater New Orleans. Popular screenings sell out, so claim yours early.
First Ticket on Us is sponsored by The Helis Foundation.
Frequently asked questions
Who can use the code?
Anyone in the Greater New Orleans area. No membership, no application, no fine print beyond one ticket per person.
Which screenings count?
Any film or shorts block during NOFF37, in person October 22-27 or in the NOFF Virtual Cinema October 22 through November 1.
Do I need to claim my ticket in advance?
You can claim it online anytime, or at any NOFF Box Office once the festival opens. Popular screenings sell out, so earlier is better.
How do I find the lineup?
The full NOFF37 lineup and schedule are on this site. Screenings take place at venues across the city, with the Festival Hub at the Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St.
Can I use the code for a friend?
The code covers one ticket per person. Bring a friend and let them claim their own. Additional tickets are available at regular prices, and NOFS members save on every one.
What if the screening I want is sold out?
Choose another screening. With 170+ films to pick from, there is always something worth seeing.
Still have a question?
Email info@neworleansfilmsociety.org and we will get you sorted. You can also stop by the Festival Hub during the festival.
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