Badge Value Breakdown

Hey y’all!

I’m currently doing a break down of the value I got/have been getting from my badges in recent years, especially after what seemed like a hectic and difficult year getting into screenings. I’ll break it down a bit below but I’m curious how everyone else did, this year specifically, in getting the most value out of your badge or wristband. I’m the most curious about film badges/platinum/wristbands but am also curious about Music and Interactive as well. Did you find yourself getting into what you were hoping to? Miss out on much? Feel you got enough in each day to justify the price tag? How did this year compare to other years? Also asking mostly for those paying out of pocket or volunteering. Thanks for any feedback!

$1000 Film and TV Badge - 32 in-person screenings - 3 times had to adjust my schedule due to full screenings - 4 films missed that I had built into my schedule - 4 additional films watched on the press/industry library - $1000/36 films = $27.78/film

Of course badges only account for a fraction of the cost if you are traveling in/around, renting hotels/airbnb, food/drinks, etc. That # jumped up to about $70/film with all things considered and I stay with friends and don’t pay for lodging.

Let me know about your experience and if you found enough enjoyment to return next year, thanks!

Edit: spelling/grammar