The Art League of Ocean City announces the upcoming 10^th Annual Ocean City Film Festival. This event features new works from both regional and international filmmakers across a wide range of genres and backgrounds.

Screenings occur at various venues throughout Ocean City. In addition to film premieres, the schedule includes filmmaker Q&A sessions, special events, and parties to mark both the opening and closing of the festival.

Comedy icon Patton Oswalt headlines this year's celebration. He performs live at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 PM.

While this performance is part of the festival proceedings, admission requires a separate ticket. These tickets are sold exclusively through the Ocean City Performing Arts Center and are not included in standard festival passes.

Festival attendees can choose between two pricing tiers for passes.

Tier 1 pricing remains available from December 2 through February 15. During this window, a 4-Day Festival Pass costs $125, and a Single Day Pass costs $35.

Tier 2 pricing takes effect from February 16 to March 8. At that time, the 4-Day Pass increases to $145, and the Single Day Pass increases to $40.

A 4-Day Festival Pass covers all in-person feature films, short film blocks, and general events. Single Day Passes grant the same access for the specific day selected.

Neither pass option provides entry to the Patton Oswalt event. All screenings are general admission. Seating operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so early arrival is recommended. Films are unrated, and viewer discretion is advised. All pass sales are non-refundable.

Guests must pick up their physical passes at the Art League of Ocean City. A receipt is not considered a valid pass for entry.

Pickup is available on Friday, February 27, from 9 AM to 4 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, February 28 to March 1, hours are 11 AM to 4 PM.

During the festival week of March 2 through March 8, pickup is available daily from 9 AM to 4 PM.