Frequently Asked Questions about EBIJFF 2026
In-theatre Information
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Try and arrive at the theatre 30 minutes prior to each film’s start time.
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There is no General Admission seating, so select your seats in advance for each film on our website.
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Should you have questions about getting tickets, contact us at info@eastbayjewishfilm.org.
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Avoid sitting in seats for which you do not have tickets.
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Please go to your reserved seats at least 10 minutes prior to the advertised start of each film.
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If you do not arrive at least 10 minutes before the advertised start of a film, your seat may be sold to someone.
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For approximately 20 minutes prior to show time, we will show a video on the screen that lists the Festival sponsors and features other viewing content.
Can I still get tickets at the last minute?
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Our in-theatre Box Office will be open prior to each film, starting at an hour before each screen time.
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If a film is sold out, you will be given a numbered card. 10 minutes before show time, we will begin selling the seats for which the ticket holders have not arrived.
Safety Concerns
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Our security personnel will be at each of our theatres to provide a safe environment for movie goers. The Pleasant Hill Police Department also has personnel who will patrol our area.
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Please be advised that our security personnel may inspect any packages that you may bring with you to the Century 16.
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We reserve the right to remove any attendee who behaves in an inappropriate manner.
Virtual Viewing of Our Films
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While not every film is available to watch online, the majority of them will be available to be screened from the comfort of your home.
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Our brochure lists the viewing time for each film: March 15 - 19 and March 20 – 25.
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Please know that you have an additional 48 hours to see a film if you start watching it at the end of the listed viewing period.
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People who purchase a $280 and up pass can watch all available films online. Online viewing is also available to those who purchase a virtual pass.
Who do I contact if I need help getting a ticket or accessing our virtual films?
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Beginning on February 3, please contact us at 925-240-3053 if you have any questions about reserving a pass, purchasing an in-house/virtual ticket or accessing our virtual theatre. If no one is available to answer, please leave a message and include your phone number.
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Our Box Office is open during the live Festival from an hour before the first film listed on that day until 7:30 PM.
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