
Festival Tips
Pre-Festival
- Buy tickets early
The majority of screenings sell out! Become a CAAM member to enjoy exclusive advance sales or purchase tickets online starting February 19. Special tip: Buy an extra ticket for a friend (or date) to be named later. - Interact on the forums
Talk back and share your thoughts with others. The forum will launch February 13. Check back on this website then. - Promote the festival
Place our nifty banners on your website, Myspace or blog, using Manja Promote. Coming soon.
During the Festival
- Arrive early
Finding parking in San Francisco can be tough, so plan accordingly. Check out page 15 for more info about our Venues and Parking. Even with a ticket, you MUST arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the screening to guarantee a seat. - Try rush lines
Even if a screening is sold out, we will sell tickets for any empty seats 15 minutes prior to showtime. Queue up in the Rush Line for a chance to get in! - Shop Japantown
In between shows, take advantage of discounts and special offers that are only available March 1522. Check our website for details. Special tip: Take that special someone out to one of Japantowns many restaurants before or after the show. - Take the shuttle
An easy, stress-free method of traveling between our theatre venues in San Francisco. Details coming soon. - Stay for Q&A sessions
Many filmmakers and talents will be attending screenings and will be available to answer questions after the show. Stay in your seats for an intimate discussion! - Attend special events
Weve got free screenings, outdoor events, live concerts, panels and parties! Browse the website for more details.


