HOW TO FEST
Welcome to the official How to Fest guide for the St. Louis International Film Festival!
Whether it’s your first SLIFF or you’re a festival regular, we want to make your experience easy and enjoyable. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about tickets, festival updates, membership, and getting help along the way.
STAY IN THE KNOW
Don’t miss a festival update! Subscribe to the Cinema St. Louis newsletter for the latest film announcements, schedule updates, special events, and festival news.
You can also follow Cinema St. Louis on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Letterboxd for updates throughout the festival.
NEED HELP?
Have a general festival question?
Visit our Festival Help page for answers to FAQs and useful information.
Have a question about tickets or your account?
Email us at SLIFFhelp@cinemastlouis.org and our team will be happy to help.
Have a question about membership?
Explore our Member FAQs to learn about member benefits, festival discounts, and more, or contact our membership team.
EXPLORING ST. LOUIS
While you enjoy the festival, immerse yourself in the best of St. Louis. SLIFF isn’t just about films; it’s about celebrating our vibrant community.
Our festival volunteers are ready to guide you to local hotspots and hidden gems! More coming soon.
If you have questions about your visit, contact festival volunteers at SLIFFhelp@cinemastlouis.org.
SLIFF Hotel Accommodations
Those traveling from afar for SLIFF, or those who want to treat themselves to a local getaway, can take advantage of special room rates at The Cheshire in St. Louis.
- Please visit this website to book at The Cheshire, located around the corner from the Hi-Pointe Theatre.
Explore St. Louis
Check out popular attractions while in town. Our partners over at Explore St. Louis can help you find places to eat, outdoor spaces to explore, and all of the sites to se while in St. Louis.
GETTING TICKETS
Ready to Fest? Here are a few things to know before purchasing your tickets.
FIND A FILM
Browse all festival films, events, and available showtimes on our Festival Schedule.
TICKET PRICES
Visit our Ticket Information page for current festival pricing, passes, and member discounts.
BUYING TICKETS
You can buy tickets online or in person at the festival box office.
Festival Box Office Hours:
Each festival venue Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to the first showtime of the day and closes 30 minutes after the start of the final screening of each day. All venues are cashless.
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
See a step-by-step guide to purchasing tickets: How to Purchase Tickets
SEATING
Seats are assigned based on the best available seat at the time of purchase.
REFUNDS & EXCHANGES
All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
BEFORE YOU GO
- Give yourself plenty of time to arrive
- Review parking options for each venue and plan accordingly
- Have your ticket QR code ready on your phone or as a printout
Festival screenings and special events can fill quickly, so we recommend purchasing tickets in advance whenever possible.
Now you’re ready to Fest! Explore the lineup, grab your tickets, and join us for another great St. Louis International Film Festival.
