Newark Black Film Festival Passes 2025

Purchase a Festival Pass for full access to all film screenings, panel discussions, and special events, including our opening night reception!

Festival Pass

Secure a Festival Pass to experience the best of the 51st Newark Black Film Festival. This pass grants access to all NBFF films, panels, and activations, including the opening night reception. Please note, tickets for the awards ceremony are sold separately.

Students & NMOA Members Festival Pass

Take advantage of our discounted Festival Pass, which is available exclusively for students and NMOA members.

VIP Festival Pass

Enhance your festival experience with our VIP Festival Pass. This premium pass offers exclusive access to all NBFF films, panels, and activations, plus VIP-only perks like VIP seating, first access to workshops, special discounts on concessions and more!

How It Works

Upon purchase, you will receive a code via email. Use this code to register for individual films and events at no additional cost. You must sign up separately for each event you wish to attend to secure your spot.

Pass Pick Up

Collect your Festival Pass lanyard at The Newark Museum of Art by presenting your digital ticket and ID during any of the 2025 NBFF events, including special free screenings on June 18 and June 25.

Seating
All NBFF screenings offer open seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible seating for guests using wheelchairs or with mobility needs is available on the right and left sides of the auditorium in the back. When the auditorium seating fills, additional seating will be available in our overflow space.

Assistive Listening
The Auditorium is equipped with an assistive listening system. If you would like to use an assistive listening device, please request one from a staff member when you check in. For more accessibility information, please visit https://newarkmuseumart.org/visit/plan-your-visit/#accessibility or reach out to YWNjZXNzaWJpbGl0eSB8IG5ld2Fya211c2V1bWFydCAhIG9yZw==.

Learn more by visiting https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/

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