Thanks in part to our presenting partner the Challenger Learning Center, get ready for a marathon of films over 3 days, participate in post-film discussions with filmmakers from around the country, enjoy live music, food trucks, pop-ups, and mingle with filmmakers and fellow film enthusiasts at our parties!
At-a-glance
Theaters | Box Office | Saturday Night Party | Hotels | Filmmaker Brunch | Parking
Theaters
Individual tickets to feature films and shorts programs can be purchased at the door of the theater, the day of the event. Passes or tickets purchased online can only be picked up at the Festival box office.
Theater #1
Challenger Learning Center
IMAX Theater
200 S Duval St
in Kleman Plaza
Theater #2
Challenger Learning Center
Fogg Theater
200 S Duval St
in Kleman Plaza
Theater #3
Challenger Learning Center
Room B
200 S Duval St
in Kleman Plaza
Theater #4
Cap City Video Lounge
Fantomas Theater
636-1 Railroad Square
in Railroad Square Arts District
Theater #5
621 Gallery
625 Railroad Square
in Railroad Square Arts District
Theater #6
Saturday, September 27, 2025 outdoors at Kleman Plaza on the green
306 S Duval St
Parking is available in the Kleman Plaza garage or along the street. Blankets and lawn chairs are allowed. Pets are not allowed on the green space. Public restrooms are available.
Box Office
Where to Pick Up Your Passes & Tickets
Individual tickets to feature films and shorts programs can be purchased at the door of the show, the day of the event. Passes or tickets purchased online can only be picked up:
Friday 9/26/2025 between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM or Saturday 9/27 starting at 10:45 AM at our box office inside the Challenger Learning Center in Kleman Plaza.
200 S Duval St
SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY!
The credits may have rolled on that film you just watched, but the night is still young! Join filmmakers, cast, and crew for an exclusive after-party at The Filibuster to continue the conversation. Just steps from the Challenger Learning Center — trade insights, celebrate the festival’s best, and make connections that last long after the final scene. Also enjoy the ambient stylings of a chill DJ set and visuals by Glenn Swan of Burlap Productions. Details below!
Glenn Swan is Canadian-born; lived and worked in Toronto, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and currently in North Florida. Swan has a background in sound design and various disciplines of production, as well as visual art. As Burlap Productions, Swan has organized and produced several projects, including guest lectures and sound installations for art galleries, sound collage and megamixes, music supervision for silent film and sound design for dozens of theater productions around the country. He maintains marketing and promotion responsibilities for U•LOT Records and has a healthy discography of music released under the label at https://burlapproductions.bandcamp.com
What
- Open to all pass and ticket holders
- Pizza and tapas available for pass holders
- Cash bar
- Drink tickets accepted for VIP & filmmakers
Where
Steps from the Challenger Learning Center, it’s like a speakeasy — map to it using:
102 W Jefferson St
Then, enter on S Adams St (right next door to Hayward House).
*Main entrance requires use of stairs for entry. There is a separate accessible elevator entry on the W Jefferson St side. Valet parking is available directly in front of Hayward House. Street parking is available throughout the downtown area.
Can’t find it? Look for the yellow TFF flag on the corner of W Jefferson St and S Adams St.
Saturday, September 27, 10 PM to midnight
Filmmaker Brunch
This year, our annual Sunday Filmmaker & VIP red carpet brunch and meet & greet will be hosted in the Challenger Learning Center IMAX Exhibit Hall at 200 S Duval St.
Enjoy a gourmet buffet (including vegetarian and vegan and options) and eggs-your-way station by Luxe Personal Chef & Catering. Open bar sponsored by Ology Brewing Company. Try this year’s signature drink, “The Diva.”
Sunday, September 28, 11 AM to 1 PM
Parking
For Theaters #1, 2, 3, and 6
The Kleman Parking Garage is the closest public parking garage to the Challenger Learning Center and the Plaza. Entrances to the Kleman Parking Garage are located on South Duval Street and South Bronough Streets. Additional parking is available at metered street spots and other public lots located throughout downtown Tallahassee using the ParkMobile App.
Kleman Parking Garage parking rates:
| Saturday & Sunday | $1 all day |
For Theater #4 & 5
Street and unpaved parking lots are available in Railroad Square Arts District directly outside Theater #4, Cap City Video Lounge, and Theater #5, 621 Gallery.