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COVID-19 HEALTH + SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

We strongly urge all festival-goers to exercise caution from now until the festival date. The success of the festival is determined by our collective actions and attention. mvff.com/covid

ACCESSIBILITY

Please contact us here if you require any assistance with early seating and/or assisted-listening devices and check in with on-site staff once you arrive. If you require effective communication in the form of an ASL Interpreter, please contact us at least 10 days prior to the screening you will be attending. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please reach out to info@cafilm.org.

VENUES

CINÉARTS SEQUOIA

25 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley

SMITH RAFAEL FILM CENTER

1118 Fourth St, San Rafael

BAMPFA

2155 Center St, Berkeley

SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL

19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley

GUIDELINES + RULES

ARRIVE EARLY To guarantee admittance, ticket and pass holders must be in the appropriate line 30 minutes prior to published showtime. Doors typically open 30 minutes before showtime. Except programs at the BAMPFA & the Sweetwater Music Hall, entry to theaters occurs in the following order: A, B, C,

Seat saving is not allowed. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Cell phones and devices must be turned off prior to program start. The use of cameras and other recording equipment is strictly prohibited during all screenings and programs. Stream our online program on your computer, iPad, tablet, or mobile at watch.cafilm.org or via the CAFILM app on Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Firestick.

FILMMAKER LOUNGE

MARK FISHKIN ROOM

1112 Fourth St, San Rafael, CA 94901 Oct 8 - 17 Mon - Thurs 4:00—8:00 pm Fri / Sat / Sun 1:00—8:00 pm

ACCESS: All badges with an L

BAG + PACKAGE POLICY

To enhance the safety and security of the festival, any bags or packages measuring larger than 12” x 12” x 6” will not be permitted into the theatre. Exception: Medical equipment bags and diaper bags.

RESERVED SEATS

Please DO NOT sit in a reserved seat unless it has been arranged for you. Please DO NOT stand near the reserved seats in hopes that they will be released. MVFF staff and volunteers will release reserved seats whenever possible, but it is not guaranteed, and the aisles need to remain clear while the theater is being seated.