FAQs

  • It is an annual showcase of adventure and non fiction films and stories from the mountains to the sea. Our mission is to foster and promote filmmakers and help influence positive change through the power of film and storytelling. Learn More >>>

  • Films will be shown in our 3 indoor and outdoor theaters at the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach, CA.

    Festival of the Arts: 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • All tickets and passes can be purchased through Eventive. Some tickets may be available at the door on the day of the event. Purchase tickets HERE.

  • The lineup and schedule will be updated daily on Eventive leading up to the event.

  • All ticket orders are final. No refunds, exchanges or substitutions. CFMF is not responsible for lost, stolen or forgotten tickets. If you or someone in your household are unable to attend a screening due to Covid-19 exposure or lack of accessibility features for a desired screening please contact info@coastfilmfestival.com to request a refund. Pre-purchased tickets can be transferred using the Eventive ticket portal. The ticket portal allows you to buy tickets for others.

  • -Log in to your Eventive account.

    -Click on My Passes/My Tickets from the menu.

    -Click the cog (⚙) next to the pass/ticket you'd like to transfer, then click Transfer pass/ticket.

    -Enter the recipient's email address and click Submit.

    -The recipient will receive an email containing a link allowing them to either add the pass/ticket to their existing Eventive account or to create a new account if they don't already have one.

    -Once the recipient has accepted the pass/ticket via email, the pass/ticket will have transferred successfully!

    -If you have trouble, please email info@coastfilmfestival.com

  • Seating at all Festival events is first come, first served. With a VIP ticket, guests get priority seating and may enter the venue first and claim their seats. The early entry period begins when the doors open, approximately 15 minutes before general admission ticket holders have access. Areas at the mainstage will also be cordoned off for VIPs to sit until 15 minutes before the show when they are released to the general admissions. A VIP ticket does not guarantee a particular seat.

  • There are special offers from our hotel partners on our website.

  • Please register HERE to apply and be a part of our crew!

  • Free parking on Laguna Canyon and in town. Paid parking lots across the Festival grounds.

  • Current county regulations do not require proof of vaccination or masks for indoor or outdoor events. Please be aware that these policies may change due to updates relating to federal regulations.

  • We encourage you to bring your family and friends! We'll highlight the films with bad language.

  • Yes, there will be after parties for VIPs and ticketed guests. Details will be available on the schedule. 21+ only allowed in some venues. ID’s will be checked upon entry.

  • Coast Film & Music Festival offers a virtual festival for people to watch from anywhere around the world! See the Virtual Film catalogue on Eventive for details. Not all films from the live event will be in the online program.