WELCOME TO THE 27TH ANNUAL ARPA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (2024)
Welcome to the 27th Arpa International Film Festival! Whether you’re into intense dramas, eye-opening documentaries, or fun short films, there’s something for everyone this year. The best part? You can watch from anywhere—on your phone, tablet, or computer—whenever it works for you! With so many unique stories from all over the world, it’s a great chance to discover something new and exciting. So get comfy, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the festival wherever you are!
Our virtual online festival begins Monday, October 21 and ends Friday, November 1, 2024.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, all films are free this year! By providing free access, we can help promote our filmmakers, to increase their global exposure allowing them to reach a wider audience.
If you would like to donate to the festival, please visit our donation page at https://www.arpafilmfestival.com/donate. Please show your support to our creative community and let them know their contributions are important to you.
To start, visit our virtual festival on Eventive at watch.eventive.org/arpaiff2024.
BROWSE THE FILM CATALOG
On the catalog page, you can browse all available films. Please note that some films might be available at your location due to geographic restrictions.
SELECT A FILM
Simply click on a film poster to view more details about it, view the film’s trailer if available, and unlock the film to watch.
UNLOCK A FILM FOR FREE
After selecting a film from the catalog page, click on the the “Unlock for free” button.
Or the “Pre-order now for free” button if the film date has not started yet.
Next, you will need to enter an email address or Continue with Facebook.
If you already have an existing Eventive account, enter your password.
Otherwise, you will need to create an Eventive account. Registration is quick and simple. You will need to enter the following:
- An email address where film order confirmations can be sent
- Your name
- A password
You do not need a credit card or any other forms of payment.
HOW TO WATCH A FILM
Once you have unlocked a film, you can now unlock it and start watching. Click on the “Watch now” button.
If you pre-ordered a film, you will receive an email confirmation and separate email reminder letting you know when the film is available to watch.
You can watch films using your computer, smart phone, tablet, or on television using a compatible device. For device compatibility, please visit https://watch.eventive.org/account/play/5f0368a74282a70029055ca8. If you own a Roku streaming stick, Roku Smart TV, or Apple TV, you can download the Eventive TV app.
Once you start watching a film, you have 24 hours to finish it. During that time, you can watch the film as many times as you’d like.
Films must be ordered individually. You can watch as many films as you’d like, but please limit the films to those that you intend to watch.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Please make sure your device is compatible with Eventive. Visit https://watch.eventive.org/account/play/5f0368a742 to run a test.
- You will not be able to access films if you are logged into a virtual private network (VPN).
- Bonus Q&A sessions are not available on the Eventive App or Smart TV. To access those, you will need to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet.
- If you need additional help, please visit Eventive’s Technical Support page at https://watch.eventive.org/help for Frequently Asked Questions or launch a live chat support window.
- You can also contact us by sending an email to arpafilmfestival+support@gmail.com.