Frequently Asked Questions WHERE IS THE CELESTIAL CINEMA? The Celestial Cinema is at the Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course, on the amphitheater-like slopes of the golf-course driving range.
Special seating available for patrons dining at Gannon’s Restaurant before attending Celestial Cinema and/or Maui Film Festival Wailea 2019 VIP Patron Pass Holders.
WHERE DO I PARK FOR CELESTIAL CINEMA? Parking for Celestial Cinema is at the Wailea Special Event Lot. From there, you take our complimentary shuttle service. The only parking available at the Gold and Emerald Course is for patrons with reservations to Gannon’s Restaurant and/or Maui Film Festival Wailea 2018 VIP Patron Passholders.
CAN I BRING FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO CELESTIAL CINEMA? No. Outside food, beverages, or coolers are not allowed. Thank you for your understanding.
IS THERE A SHUTTLE SERVICE? A free shuttle, courtesy of Akina Aloha Tours, will take festival attendees to and from the Celestial Cinema and Special Event venues. Celestial Cinema shuttles run continuously starting at 6:15 pm. Opening Night Reception shuttles begin at 4:45pm from hotels only. Taste of Wailea shuttles begin at 4:45 pm (from both resort hotels and the Special Event parking lot). All shuttles will return to the Special Event Parking Lot at the end of each Special Event and Celestial Cinema Feature Film. Return shuttles will drop off guests at Wailea resort properties and the Wailea Event Parking Lot upon request. "For guests staying in Wailea Resorts, complimentary shuttle service from the hotel main entrance (side entrance at the Fairmont Kea Lani) is available to Celestial Cinema and all events except Filmmakers Panels, Filmmaker’s Brunch and Soirée at Spago." WHERE IS CELESTIAL CINEMA WILL CALL? Celestial Cinema Will Call is at the ticketing counter in the lobby of Gannon’s Restaurant and the Gold & Emerald Golf Course Pro Shop. The shuttle buses will drop you off right in front of it. WHAT IS A GOOD NIGHT TO BRING MY KIDS TO THE FILMS? Parents are urged to research films for appropriateness for their children. Tickets for kids 12 & under are $10 on Sunday (June 16th) at Celestial Cinema and Sunday (June 16th at 1:00pm) at Castle Theater, although this is not meant to imply that the films are necessarily appropriate for children. HOW IS SEATING ARRANGED AT THE CELESTIAL CINEMA? Seating at Celestial Cinema is on the grass, and is arranged on a first come first served basis. To make things more comfortable, please feel free to bring your own low back beach chairs, blankets, and pillows or towels to sit on. You may also rent a low back beach chair for $5 per night. Rentals require a $15 deposit refunded upon return of chair.Special arrangements available for persons with disabilities.
ARE FOOD AND BEVERAGES AVAILABLE AT THE CELESTIAL CINEMA? Yes. Nightly offerings will include salads, wraps, sandwiches, and delicious hot dinners, including vegetarian options. Snack items ranging from popcorn to cupcakes will also be available. Celestial Cinema is an alcohol-free venue. Soft drinks and bottled water will be available for purchase. Maui Film Festival is proud to offer recycling bins in which to place your cans, cardboard, plastic and glass containers. Maui Film Festival is proud to offer recycling bins in which to place your cans, cardboard, plastic and glass containers. HOW DO I PAY FOR FOOD AT CELESTIAL CINEMA? Scrip, purchased with cash, is the currency used at Celestial Cinema for food and beverages. There is an ATM on site. HOW DO I GET TICKETS FOR THE TRIBUTES? Tributes are ticketed with the film that they precede. See our film guide at mauifilmfestival.com for specifics. IS FOOD AVAILABLE AT THE MAUI ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER? Yes, delicious food prepared by local restaurants and caterers will be available in the Yokouchi Founders’ Court. Call the MACC Box Office for specifics regarding time and menu at 808-242-SHOW. WHAT IS THE ATTIRE FOR FILMS AND EVENTS? Attire for films is casual. Evenings can be cool at Celestial Cinema and Toes in the Sand Cinema. Bringing a sweater or light jacket will guarantee your comfort for the evening. Attire for all Special Events is "Resort Wear", including the Taste of Wailea, our signature event. ARE MINORS ALLOWED AT SPECIAL EVENTS? Our Special Events (Taste of Summer, Taste of Chocolate & Taste of Wailea) are restricted to guests 21 and over. Please bring I.D. Minors are allowed at all other festival screenings and events. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS? Tickets are available for sale on our website at MauiFilmFestival.com. Select passes and tickets are also available June 1st– June 15th
at Whole Foods Market in Kahului and at the Shops at Wailea. For a complete list of locations please visit our Ticket Sales Location page. Please print your confirmation email or bring your mobile phone with the confirmation barcode displayed to the event gate if you purchased a single admission ticket or 4 Click Pass. PASSES MUST STILL BE PICKED UP AT WILL CALL. After June 12th, Shooting Star, Twilight, Comet, Stardust & Cosmos Passes will be available for pickup at the will-call of Celestial Cinema and/or the first Special Event that the pass includes. After June12th, Special Event Tickets will be at the event will-call which opens half an hour prior to event start time. After June 12th, Single Film Tickets will be at the screening location will-call which opens as follows: Celestial Cinema at 6pm & MACC during regular hours. Call MACC Box Office at 808-242-SHOW. Special arrangements for pick up of multi-venue passes & gift purchases can be made by emailing boxoffice@mauifilmfestival.com. WILL TICKETS BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR? Celestial Cinema will have door tickets available for $24 each plus tax + fee, which grants entry for the entire evening. Celestial Passes will also be available at the door for $94 plus tax + fee – good for 4 admissions on any night. Maui Arts & Cultural Center will have door tickets at $15 per film. Special Events will have door tickets available unless the event is sold out. Please check our Special Events page on the website prior to event for status.
CAN I TAKE PICTURES AT THE FILMS AND EVENTS? Use of video cameras is strictly prohibited at all Maui Film Festival Wailea venues.