SF34 FAQs

Q: What is SF34?
A: SF34 is the 33rd installment of the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival aka the Marathon.

Q: When is it?
A: February on President's Day Weekend. This year, our 34nd, it will start on Sunday Feb 15 at noon.

Q: Where will it be held?
A: At the Somerville theatre 55 Davis Sq in Somerville, MA. Somerville is right next to Boston.

Q: How long does it last?
A: 24 continuous hours, or 1440 non-stop minutes. So it will end at noon on Feb 16.

Q: Are telling me I'm going to be in a movie theater for one full day and night?
A: Yes, and we suggest you bring extra deodorant, mouthwash and a change of socks. We also suggest you bring some eye drops and your sense of awe.

Q: How many films will be shown?
A: It varies between 12 and fourteen feature films. There will also be cartoons, some vintage movie trailers and a few surprises tossed in.

Q: What does SF34 stand for?
A: The festival is in its 34th incarnation this year. Ans yes, Virginia, there are a few folks who have been to all 33 prior to this one.

Q: Will I have a good time?
A: If you like science fiction films and staying up all night, yes, you’ll have a great time. As we like to say: “We’re old enough to know better, but young enough to stay up.”

Q: How much are tickets?
A: Tickets are $45.00 prior to December 31 and $52.00 after January 1. That's the same price as last year.

Q: Where can I get them?
A: You can buy them at our web site (www.bostonsci-fi.com); through the mail/check at Zeotrope Media 263 Elm Hill Rd. Peterborough NH 03458; or by phone 603-924-6757.

Q: What about parking?
A: We suggest you park at the Alewife T station and take the train to Davis Sq. Somerville is notoriously bad for parking and the ticket cops are ravenous.

Q: How does the seating work?
A: Tickets are general admission and are good for the entire festival.

Q: What films will be playing?
A: A line up will be announced shortly on the web site.

Q Are there children’s prices?
A: Yes, but only through the Zeotrope Media home office. People can call 603-924-6757, press mail box #1 and leave a message if no one answers.

Q: Will there be guests?
A: Probably, we’re working on it

Q: What about contests?
A: Yes, there will be a trivia contest and The 4th Annual Aluminum Hat Contest (to fend off mind melds from aliens), the Alien Mating Cry Contest Plus, there will also be a ton of prizes.

Q: What about audience participation?
A: Audience participation is encouraged within reason. For newbies, you’ll learn about the wonders of wheat chex and rice chex as well as some other time honored tradition.

Q: Can I find out more?
A: Yes. You can check out the message board and/or you can sign up for our monthly newsletter.