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FAQs and Viewing Tips 

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Welcome to HOW TO FEST at Imagine This Women's Film Festival 2023!

 

Is #ITWIFF23 In-Person or Virtual?

  • Both! The Festival will include in-person screenings and events and will be available to stream virtually.

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Will all films be available both in-person and virtually?

  • Many of the films in our program will be available both in-person and virtually. There are a small handful of films that will have an in-person screening. There are also a small handful of films that will only have virtual screenings. Check our Film Guide for more info!

 

Where are the in-person venues located?

  • Regal Battery Park: 102 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282

  • Cloud One Hotel 6th Floor Lounge: 133 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10006

  • Parm: 250 Vesey St, New York, NY 10080

  • Le Pain Quotidien: 85 Broad St, New York, NY 10004

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But what is the best way to fest In-person? 

  • The best way to experience the festival is by purchasing a Pass. If you would like to be able to access every part (in-person & virtually) of the program and get some SWAG, you will need to purchase the In-Person All-Access VIP  Pass for $150.

  • In-Person All-Access Pass for $60 gets you access to all the screens and special events.  

  • In-person Passes and Single Screening Tickets are on sale here.

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What is the best way to fest Virtually? 

  • Access-Access VIP Digital Pass $100 is the best way to experience the festival If you would like to be able to access the virtual program and get some SWAG at HOME.

  • All-Access Digital Pass $30 gives you access to all the screenings and panels/workshops.  

  • Digital Passes and Digital Single Screening tickets are on sale here.

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All of our live Q&As, panel discussions, and workshops are available for free.

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How do I watch a Q&A for a film online?

  • Visit ITWIFF YouTube Channel to view the Q&A (these can be viewed live, or as a recording after the event has ended).

 

How do I watch panels and workshops?

  • Visit ITWIFF YouTube Channel to view panels and workshops (these can be viewed live, or as a recording after the event has ended).

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General Info:

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Please note that short Programs are subject to change at any time. Films DO NOT screen in the order listed on the Website/Eventbrite. Be sure to arrive on time and be seated in the theater at the start of each program. This will ensure you do not miss the film you came to see.

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Please note,  to guarantee your seat, you must be present in line at the venue at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time! After that time, we reserve the right to sell any empty seats. 

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The virtual edition of Imagine This Women's Film Festival

can be enjoyed online via SparqFest. 

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*FAQs for Virtual Fest

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How do I log in?

  • Go to the festival page and click on Login/Register. You can log in with an existing Google or Apple Mail ID.

 

What if I don’t have a Gmail or Apple Mail ID? 

  • Click on “Login with Google” and then click “Create Account”. Once you create your new Google Account, you will be logged into the festival and you can use that login to come back and view the films in the future.

 

How do I buy Digital Passes and tickets?

  • Go to the festival page and click on tickets or the film block banner you are interested in buying. Enter the number of tickets you want and place your credit card, expiration, and CVC info. 

  • Ticketing page link: https://itwiff.sparqfest.live/en/ticketing.html

 

How do I view a film or block that I purchased online?

  • After logging in with the email that you bought your ticket, go to the block banner (banners on the left side of the home page). Click on the banner and you will see Watch Now to watch the block.

 

I bought an all-access Digital PAss or film block ticket, but I cannot watch all the films. 

 

How do I vote for the Audience Award?

  • Once you have watched the minimum number of films, navigate to the menu in the top right corner and select "Audience Choice Voting."

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 How can I watch the festival on my Smart TV?

  • Download the SparqFest App on your Smart TV, register your account, and begin viewing! Steps below:

 

        1. Log in to the festival page on a laptop/desktop/mobile device using Chrome with a Google or Apple email address of your choice.

 

        2. Buy a ticket to the festival.

 

        3. On your SmartTV, search for and download the “SparqFest” app for Apple TV or Roku. Note: You must have the 4th or 5th version of Apple TV to download the app.

 

       4. On your laptop/desktop/mobile device, go to the festival streaming site and log in. Click your profile image(or letter) and select “Register Roku/Apple TV

 

       5. A 6-digit code will generate, keep this window open.

 

       6. In the Sparq Festival Platform App, click “Account” and “Registration” in the Apple TV app, or “Login” in the Roku app.

 

       7. When prompted, enter the 6-digit code from your computer or mobile device and click done.

 

      8. Navigate back to your festival. You should now have access to the ticket content that you purchased.

 

Where can I watch the Workshops and panels? 

  • All special events will be available on our YouTube channel

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