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SFFILM at the Drive-In > Drive-In Rules & Regulations

Drive-In Rules & Regulations

Rules

All parking is General Admission; there is no assigned parking. Cars are allowed to enter starting 60 minutes prior to the screening time. Staff will do their best to accommodate all vehicles. For sightline reasons, taller vehicles such as SUVs will be parked towards the rear of the venue so as not to block the views of smaller cars.

Late Arrivals

In order to ensure all patrons have an enjoyable experience, please arrive early. Any late arrivals, 20 minutes after the showing has begun, will not be permitted into the event. Tickets are not refundable nor exchangeable.

Consecutive Screenings

Guests who purchase tickets to both the 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm screenings will be expected to exit the venue and re-enter between shows.

Accessibility

If you require ADA parking accommodations, please let a staff member know upon arrival.. If you have a request for accommodations or questions about accessibility at this event, please contact ada@sffilm.org.

Restroom Use

Restrooms are located in Building D (the long building flanking the right-side of the parking area). When patrons exit their vehicles to use the restroom facilities, they must wear a mask at all times and adhere to protocols laid out by restroom docents, e.g., one person at a time in the restroom, 6 feet apart in lines, etc.

Occupancy for Vehicle

Each vehicle may only be occupied by members of the same household who have already been in close contact with each other.

Headlights

Car headlights must be turned off during the film. Prior to arrival, please locate how to manually turn your car headlights off.

Film Audio

Audio will be broadcast through FM stereo sound that is tuned directly through your car’s FM stereo. Turn your key to accessory mode to keep your stereo on. If you don’t have an FM stereo, please bring a portable radio — there are limited numbers available for use at the event. In the rare instance that your battery dies, we will have jumper cables to get you on your way.

Concessions

Off The Grid will have one food truck on site, as well as popcorn, candy, and soda for sale.

Health & Safety Guidelines

  • Masks will be required by all attendees over the age of two when outside of the vehicle. Masks with exhalation valve are not allowed. You will need your mask at all times when you are not in your vehicle. This accounts for restroom use, concession purchasing, or leaving the footprint of your vehicle for any reason.
  • Parking spaces are distanced by six feet to promote and maintain social distancing. Attendees may not bring chairs and sit outside of their cars. For attendees who want to sit in the back of their car with the trunk open, we will try to accommodate those requests. Please inform parking staff on arrival if you would like to do so. You must remain within the footprint of your vehicle at all times.
  • Attendees are asked to remain in their vehicles when not using the restroom facilities or purchasing from concessions.
  • Restroom facilities will be regularly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Concessions will be marked with all socially distant signage and distance will be enforced.
  • Please follow social distance requirements at all times. Attendees who fail to follow safe distancing at the request of staff will be subject to ejection from the event. No refunds will be given.

There will be ZERO tolerance for those not complying with the above. Guests who cannot or will not comply will be asked to leave the premises and no refunds will be given.

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