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Your Guide: Woods Hole Film Festival's Final Days

Famous for being the oldest film festival on Cape Cod, the Woods Hole Film Festival begins through Saturday and will feature a variety of independent films including many regional works.

Films will represent a wide array of genres including shorts, narrative features and  documentaries from filmmakers old and new.

According to its website, the mission of the film festival is to: "showcase the work of independent filmmakers who have a relationship to Cape Cod or whose films are relevant to or enhance the quality of life on Cape Cod," and to "develop and foster a creative independent film community within the Festival and on Cape Cod."


Schedule


Check this all-inclusive schedule to see a break-down of screenings each day at the festival with details about the films.

Tickets


Cost: Tickets cost $10 – $12 per screening, although there is a patron discount available. WGBH, WBUR member discounts are also available. (Patrons must present card for verification.) Children's tickets are $5 for kids day events only.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

How to Buy Them: There are three ways to purchase your tickets to the festival. Screenings and events sell out, so don’t wait to buy your tickets.

  • Online: Simply click here.
  • In Person: the festival's box office is located at the Old Woods Hole Film Station. The box office is typically open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and accepts credit cards, cash and checks. 
  • Telephone: Call the OvationTix customer service line toll-free at 866-811-4111

Parking


Public parking is extremely limited in the village of Woods Hole; consequently, visitors are encouraged to park in the town of Falmouth and take the WHOOSH trolley to Woods Hole.

Free parking is available for ticketholders after 5 p.m. at the Woods Hole Oceanographic School Street lot.  Metered parking is available throughout the village, and pay parking is available after 5 p.m. at the Woods Hole Oceanographic lot on Water Street.  

Weekend only courtesy parking is available in the NOAA lot at the end of Water Street.

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