Is the JUMP Society Film Festival Free to Attend?

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Yes. JUMP Society bills its film festival as free, and the site states that tickets or reservations are not required. Seating is first come, first pick of seats, so arriving early is the only way to improve your spot.

What "Free" Means in Practice

The festival is a non-competitive showcase of short films with a connection to Juneau. According to the event listings on jumpsociety.org:

  • Admission: Free.
  • Tickets/reservations: Not required.
  • Seating: First come, first pick of seats.
  • Location: Gold Town Nickelodeon, 171 Shattuck Way, Juneau.

Because there is no ticketing step, you do not need to sign up, pay, or claim a seat in advance. You simply show up and take an open seat.

2026 Festival Dates and Times

The most recent listing on the site is for the 2026 festival:

Day Time
Thursday, March 19 7pm
Friday, March 20 7pm & 9pm
Sunday, March 22 4:30pm

All screenings are at the Gold Town Nickelodeon in Juneau.

If You Want to Submit a Film

The free admission applies to audiences; filmmakers follow a separate process. For the 2026 festival, the site lists these conditions:

  • Deadline: Submit films before March 17.
  • Length: Entries must be less than 10 minutes.
  • Connection: Films must have a Juneau connection.
  • Competition: The festival is non-competitive.
  • Form: Include the submission form (online or PDF) with your film.

Submission guidelines are linked from the festival page, and the site directs filmmakers to review them before submitting.

Questions or Confirmation

For current details, the site lists two contact points:

Since the free status and no-reservation policy are stated directly in the event listings, you can plan to attend without buying anything in advance. The main practical constraint is capacity: with first-come seating and no reservations, popular showtimes can fill up, so arriving before the listed start time is the safest approach.