FAQs for Screening
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When & where is the event?
Our two-day Fall film festival will be hosted at the AMC Boston Common 19 Theater (Downtown Boston, near Boston Common) on the 23rd & 24th of September, 2023.
175 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
Please check our Eventbrite page for more information
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How to get there, any parking & public transportation information?
Suggested parking location by AMC
Boston Common Theater District Garage (47 Boylston St, Boston, MA)
You can also take the T to either the Boylston Station (green line) or the Park Street Station (red line). The theater is about 5 min walk from the station.
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Will there be subtitles and translation?
Yes, all films will have English subtitles. There will be real-time translation during the director Q&A sessions. Some directors will speak English as well. The event setting is designed to be international and friendly for people from different countries and backgrounds.
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Can I reserve a seat for the screening?
No, the seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Each theater will have approximately 200 seats.
Please note that all tickets are non-refundable. Please come earlier to the venue to secure your seats. If we have a full-house situation, audiences may need to stand or sit on the steps in the theater or to wait for other films.
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Do you accept walk-in audiences?
Yes, we accept limited numbers of walk-in audiences if the tickets are still available. However, we highly encourage you to purchase the tickets before the event. Walk-in tickets are not guaranteed.
We accept cash or Venmo only for your purchase on site. Credit cards will only be accepted for amounts over $50 (acceptable with purchase of souvenirs).
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How do I check-in?
Once you arrive at the AMC theater, please go to the regular AMC ticket entrance and tell a staff member that you are here for the Taiwan Film Festival of Boston. Our volunteers will guide you to the upper level for TFFB ticket check-in. You will need to show our volunteers at the front desk your physical tickets or digital tickets (with QR code) from your Eventbrite App.
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If I purchased a one-day pass or two-day pass, can I leave AMC during the event and come back later?
Yes, as long as you can show your tickets (hard copy or digital) for multiple entries (one-day or two-day passes), you are allowed to leave and come back any time during the valid period. If you purchase a one-day pass, you can pick a single date of your preference, but your re-entry will only be valid on the same day.
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How can I attend the director forums?
The post-screening forums will begin right after the movie screening. Audiences who purchased the screening admission (the corresponding films/ day passes) are welcome to attend.
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Will you record/live stream the director forums?
No. The forums are exclusive for the audiences who attend the event in person.
Anything I should know before I purchase my tickets?
By attending the event, you acknowledge that Taiwan Film Festival of Boston expects all participants at Taiwan Film Festival of Boston events to comply with CDC, state and local COVID-related guidelines, rules and requirements, which continue to evolve, that you are attending at your own risk and that you release Taiwan Film Festival of Boston, its officers, directors, agents, employees and assigns from any liability related to COVID-19 which might occur as a result of your attendance.
Movie “Coo-Coo 043” is an R-rated film. Audiences under 12 are not permitted to watch this film. Please follow the guideline of the U.S. standard movie rating system before you purchase the tickets.
All merchandise, film tickets, and the admission to the reception events sold by TFFB are non-refundable for any reason. If the event is canceled due to force majeure, the sold tickets will not be refundable.TFFB reserves the right to adjust the program, the schedule, and the location of the event.Please read the ticket policies carefully on our Eventbrite page before you purchase your tickets.
FAQs for the 5th Annual Reception
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The 5th Anniversary Reception Celebration will be hosted at Hyatt Regency of Boston in the evening of 23rd of September 2023.
Hyatt Regency of Boston is located 4-min walking distance from the AMC Boston Common 19 Theater. Welcome to walk with our volunteers after the movie screening around 5:15 pm from the theater to the reception venue on September 23rd.
1 Ave de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111
Please check our Eventbrite page for more information
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There is a public parking lot at the Hyatt Regency of Boston.
Valet parking is available for $58 per car or self-parking is $20 after 5pm or $40 for the day. Hyatt does not own or operate the valet or garage and are not able to offer any discounts.
You can also take the T to either the Boylston Station (green line) or the Park Street Station (red line). The theater is about 5 min walk from the station.
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The event is intended to be friendly for people from different countries and backgrounds. The event will be hosted mainly in English, and occasionally, people may speak Chinese Mandarin or Taiwanese.
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Business smart. Welcome to wear a TFFB T-shirt.
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We’ll prepare a sufficient amount and assorted style of hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Every adult attendee is welcome to get one ticket for a complimentary alcoholic beverage when checking in. There will also be a cash-bar. Please don’t forget to bring your IDs! Alternatively, soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available as well.
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Yes. They will give remarks at the reception.
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In honor of the 5th Anniversary of the Taiwan Film Festival of Boson, we are excited to present a remarkable musical experience. Tsung-Hao Ku, a dedicated volunteer and the Music Director of the year and Boston based Taiwanese composer, Yun-Chen Tsai, has worked together to craft an arrangement that captures the essence of the movie themes showcased at TFFB over the past 5 years. This movie theme medley will come to life through a live chamber music performance, presented by a talented ensemble of students hailing from prestigious institutions such as Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, New England Conservatory, and Boston University. We extend a warm invitation to you to participate in this extraordinary performance.
There will also be a highlights reel of the past 5 years’ film festivals, and hope all movie lovers and TFFB fans can come witness this collaborative 5-year achievements through the video and celebrate with us for this wonderful and unforgettable year.
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We were able to receive donations from generous businesses, directors, and volunteers this year. To further support our organization, we’ll be hosting a raffle contest, where you’ll receive one ticket for entry and will be eligible to purchase more tickets.
Additionally, there will be active and silent auctions for certain higher valued items, where you’ll be invited to bid for the prize. All the revenues from raffle, silent and active auctions will support the organization’s operations and TFFB future events.
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By attending the event, you acknowledge that Taiwan Film Festival of Boston expects all participants at Taiwan Film Festival of Boston events to comply with CDC, state and local COVID-related guidelines, rules and requirements, which continue to evolve, that you are attending at your own risk and that you release Taiwan Film Festival of Boston, its officers, directors, agents, employees and assigns from any liability related to COVID-19 which might occur as a result of your attendance.
All merchandise, film tickets, and the admission to the reception events sold by TFFB are non-refundable for any reason. If the event is canceled due to force majeure, the sold tickets will not be refundable.TFFB reserves the right to adjust the program, the schedule, and the location of the event. Please read the ticket policies carefully on our Eventbrite page before you purchase your tickets.
Please note that attendees will be liable for any damages to the hotel facilities.
