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Phone: Call Ovationtix at 866.811.4111. Service charges will apply.

In person: Visit The Paley Center for Media. Tickets for all events are available at the Front Desk, Wednesdays to Sundays, 12:00 to 6:00 pm; Thursdays to 8:00 pm.

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Ticket Prices

Premium Passes and Individual Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets can be purchased individually. Click each event to purchase.

Premium Passes for Members
Get the best seats in the house! Premium seating in the center of the theater is only available for Paley Members with a pass.

Member Premium Pass #1
With reserved seating for each event
Being Elmo
Mr. Rogers
Wham! Bam! Islam!
$50 Buy Now

Member Premium Pass #2
With reserved seating for each event
Rin Tin Tin
California State of Mind
Dee Dee Ricks
$60 Buy Now

Nonmember Passes
Not a Paley Member yet? These passes will get you tickets to three DOCFEST events plus a one-year individual Membership (value $70). By becoming a Member, you'll gain access and discounts to our programs and special events throughout the year and to support and experience the work of the Paley Center and our year-round programs.

Nonmember Pass #1
Being Elmo
Mr. Rogers
Wham! Bam! Islam!
plus a one-year Membership
(actual total value $120)
$70 Buy Now

Nonmember Pass #2
Rin Tin Tin
California State of Mind
Dee Dee Ricks
Plus a one-year Membership
(actual total value $130)
$80 Buy Now

PaleyDocFest Wine Bar

Opens at 5:30 pm for each evening event; Films follow at 6:30 pm*

All guests are invited to join Paley Center Members, artists, and documentarians (when available) for complimentary wine and light hors d'oeuvres before the screenings.

*Being Elmo and The Education of Dee Dee Ricks wine bar begins at 6:00 pm.

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Additional Sponsors

InsideMedia is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. This program also is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.