All sales are final. We are unable to offer refunds for any reason. Your purchase helps sustain the festival and supports the filmmakers and programming we are proud to present.
$200
Provides priority access to all screenings, forum programs, and selected events, offering the most convenient way to fully immerse yourself in the festival.
$250
Designed for film professionals, granting the same benefits as the All-Access Pass, plus access to exclusive festival industry events.
Application required.
$500
Offers a meaningful opportunity to support the DC/DOX mission and an enhanced festival experience. Patron passholders also enjoy premium benefits throughout the year.
An All Access Pass and tickets are both ways to access films and panels at DC/DOX, but they differ in key aspects. An All Access Pass grants entry to film screenings or events, with a reservation and subject to availability, offering flexibility to attend multiple screenings or events. Reservations are embedded in a QR code on your pass. On the other hand, individual tickets are suitable for those interested in attending one or a small number of specific films or events.
A festival pass grants you priority access to all DC/DOX offerings – film screenings, panels, parties, and networking events. As long as seats remain available, you are welcome to walk into any screening or event with your pass. However, you are strongly encouraged to reserve seats in advance, as films do sell out; the All Access Pass does not provide access to screenings that are sold-out, but it does offer you priority on all standby lines. Detailed instructions on how to register and utilize your pass will be emailed to you.
A festival pass grants you priority access to all DC/DOX offerings – film screenings, the reality check forum (panels, workshops, masterclasses), and the opening night party. As long as seats remain available, you are welcome to walk into any screening or forum event with your pass. However, you are strongly encouraged to reserve seats in advance, as films do sell out; the All Access Pass does not provide access to sold-out screenings, but it does offer you priority on all standby lines. Detailed instructions on how to register and utilize your pass will be emailed to you.
Festival passes can be purchased through the festival’s website in the “Attend” section, under “Tickets and Passes.”
The All Access Pass includes priority access to: (1) all film screenings + post-screening discussions, including Opening, Closing, Centerpiece, and Spotlight. Note: passholders can reserve one ticket per screening, while seats are available, in any given time frame; (2) all “Reality Check” panels and workshops; (3) Opening Night party; (4) priority on standby lines at all festival venues; (5) an exclusive DC/DOX tote bag.
The All Access Pass includes priority access to: (1) all film screenings + post-screening discussions, including Opening, Closing, Centerpiece, and Spotlight. Note: passholders can reserve one ticket per screening, while seats are available, in any given time frame; (2) all “Reality Check” panels and workshops; (3) Opening and Closing Night parties; (4) priority on standby lines at all festival venues; (5) an exclusive DC/DOX tote bag.
You are able to cancel any reservation before the start of showtime, and register for anything else as long as the program is not sold out. If a program is sold out, your pass will give you priority on the standby line.
We strongly encourage you to reserve tickets in advance for any program you wish to attend. If you have not reserved in advance, you can show up at the screening venue with your pass, and as long as the program is not sold out, you will be able to attend. If a program is sold out, your pass will give you priority on the standby line.
We hold standby lines at all sold-out film programs, and begin to release any available seats to the standby line 5 minutes before the program’s start time.
Passholders have priority on the standby line, and more often than not, we can accommodate the standby line at sold-out screenings.
The festival pass is non-transferable and is intended solely for the person associated with the pass.
Yes, by all means. You can purchase as many passes as you wish, and designate the passes as gifts. We will require the names and email addresses of your recipients.
If you lose your festival pass, contact the festival organizers immediately via email at info@dcdoxfest.com and write “lost pass” in the subject line, or stop by the Festival’s box office, and we will replace your pass for you. That said, you can also access your pass reservations and access festival events through your mobile device, so a physical pass is not required.
All sales are final. We are unable to offer refunds for any reason. Your purchase helps sustain the festival and supports the filmmakers and programming we are proud to present.
You can pick up your pass at the DC/DOX Box Office located at the Eaton Workshop Hotel, between 9am-6pm during the festival, June 12-15. See Venue page for address details. You will need to provide identification.
You can pick up passes for someone else with a letter from that recipient granting you the right to do so.
The Eaton Workshop is the festival’s hospitality headquarters, located within easy walking distance to a number of the festival venues, as well as the Smithsonian museums and Capitol Hill. It is also home to one of the festival’s screening venues, The Eaton Cinema, and the festival box office. Festival guests can book their stay at the boutique hotel.
There are three major airports in the Washington, DC region: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), located just 15 minutes from downtown DC; Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD); and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
If you’d rather travel to DC on the ground, we are just an Amtrak away. Amtrak has frequent daily departures from major cities throughout the Northeast, Southeast, and even Chicago. Trains arrive at Union Station, bringing you to the heart of DC. Amtrak offers large spacious seats, plenty of legroom, free WiFi, and you can bring two carry-ons and two bags for free. If you book over two weeks in advance, you can get the best fares with Amtrak Saver Fares.
Located in downtown DC, the Eaton Workshop is the hospitality headquarters for DC/DOX and is home to a number of its festival programs. The Eaton is more than just a hotel—it’s a hub for social justice, sustainability, and community engagement. Guests can enjoy stylish accommodations, delicious onsite dining, vibrant event spaces, and a wellness center that includes an infrared sauna.
Queen rooms are available at a special rate of $249 (plus tax and hotel fees). The discount block expires on May 31 or while inventory lasts. Book directly here.
Located in the heart of downtown D.C. and a short walk to DC/DOX venues, the luxury Grand Hyatt offers newly renovated rooms and convenient onsite dining.
Double and King rooms are available at a special rate of $359.00 (plus tax and hotel fees). The discount block expires on May 12 or while inventory lasts. Book directly here.
Just steps from the U.S. Capitol and Union Station, the boutique Kimpton George Hotel is a great option for those who don’t mind being slightly removed from the festival action—just a scenic 20-minute walk to DC/DOX venues. The hotel offers delicious onsite dining, the signature Kimpton personality, and thoughtful amenities, including daily complimentary Wine Hours from 5–6 p.m. and free bike rentals.
Queen rooms are available at a special rate of $289 (plus tax and hotel fees). The discount block expires on May 13 or while inventory lasts. Book directly here.
Located in the lively Penn Quarter neighborhood, just steps from all DC/DOX screening venues, the historic Hotel Monaco seamlessly blends its 1839 General Post Office origins with modern luxury. The hotel offers delicious onsite dining, the signature Kimpton personality, and thoughtful amenities, including daily complimentary Wine Hours from 5–6 p.m. and free bike rentals.
Queen rooms are available at a special rate of $259 (plus tax and hotel fees). The discount block expires on May 13 or while inventory lasts. Book directly here.
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Capital One Arena and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite at Crimson Diner, which serves breakfast and dinner. Also, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and National Mall are within a 15-minute walk. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Gallery Place Chinatown Station is 3 minutes and 7th St. Convention Center Station is 9 minutes.
Queen rooms are available at a special rate of $239 (plus tax and hotel fees). The discount block expires on May 13 or while inventory lasts. Book directly here.
DC/DOX is committed to ensuring all patrons can access our programs and facilities easily and equitably to the best of our ability. We work with the management teams at our festival venues to address a range of accessibility needs.
If you require specific accommodations during the festival, please email us 72 hours in advance: wilma@dcdoxfest.com. We will do our best to honor your request.
DC/DOX invites you to take part in the Film Event Accessibility Scorecard, presented by FWD-Doc in partnership with Film Event Accessibility Working Group with the support of Film Festival Alliance, and in association with 1IN4 Coalition.
If you attended DC/DOX, we want to hear your experience as a filmmaker, speaker, panelist, patron, and more. Take 15 minutes to participate in the survey and provide our event organizers with meaningful feedback that can help us create more accessible events.
Accessible seating is available at all festival venues. If you would like to pre-reserve a wheelchair/accessible seat at one of our theaters, please contact us in advance at wilma@dcdoxfest.com.
If a film includes Closed Captioning or Open Captioning, it will be indicated on the film page with these symbols.
Depending on the venue, a range of devices may be provided by the theater to facilitate closed captioning. If a venue offers Closed Captioning devices, it will be indicated by the CC symbol on the Venues page.
To request a Closed Captioning device, please contact us 72 hours in advance at wilma@dcdoxfest.com.
Assisted Listening Devices improve sound transmission for individuals with hearing loss. Film screenings at E-Street Cinema offer Assisted Listening Devices. Please email us 72 hours in advance of the screening to ensure the availability of these devices: wilma@dcdoxfest.com.
If a film has subtitles, this information will be noted in the film description.
If American Sign Language live interpretation is provided, it will be indicated in the film program with this symbol. If you would like to request ASL at a screening, please email us as soon as possible, and no later than Thursday, June 6, to give us ample time to support you: wilma@dcdoxfest.com. We will do our best to honor your request.
The text on our DC/DOX website, which includes all of our festival programming, can be enlarged and viewed for better clarity. You can view our Accessibility Menu by clicking the blue icon in the right corner.
All of the Reality Check panels taking place in the Planet Word Friedman Family Auditorium offer live captioning through “Stream Text”. You can access captioning on your personal device (phone, iPad, computer) via a QR code provided on-site.
