As always, we encourage and welcome all press and media to apply, and they will be accredited if they meet our eligibility criteria below.
Press pass
The Press pass includes access to:
- pre-festival press and industry screenings running 28 September to 6 October
- press and industry screenings during festival dates 7 to 18 October
- standby queue access to public weekday matinee screenings
- LFF digital viewing library
- delegate directory
- tickets for evening and weekend screenings requested in advance via the delegate platform, subject to availability
How much the Press pass costs
We have different prices depending on when you buy your pass:
- Until 12pm BST on 2 October (Standard) – £52
- From 12:01pm BST on 2 October onwards (Late) – £92
Press and Industry screening schedule
| Dates | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October | BFI Southbank | 9am to 5pm |
Monday 5 October to Tuesday 6 October | Picturehouse Central | 8:30am to 5pm |
Wednesday 7 October to Wednesday 14 October | Picturehouse Central | 8:30am to 5pm |
Thursday 15 October to Sunday 18 October | Picturehouse Central | 8:30am to 12pm |
Eligibility criteria
You will need to provide:
- a minimum two pieces of coverage – print, online, broadcast or podcast – demonstrating professional reviewing or reporting within the film and wider screen sectors over the last two years. If you received accreditation in 2025 or 2024, provide at least two pieces of coverage from those editions of LFF
- a clear, recognisable headshot showing your full face (600x600 pixels, maximum file size 5mb)
- any relevant fees paid by at the latest 5pm BST on the day after submitting your registration.
If your provided evidence does not meet the criteria, the Press team may get in touch to request further details. Any submitted registrations that do not meet the eligibility criteria or do not complete payment within the deadlines will be rejected.
Terms and conditions
Please make time to read our terms and conditions as they contain important policy information for professional delegates.
Accreditation includes full acceptance of our BFI London Film Festival code of conduct and terms and conditions. Any violation of these will result in the immediate withdrawal of the accreditation.
Accessibility
We want your experiences to be as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as possible.
Contact the Delegate Services team by emailing [email protected] for assistance when needed.
If you have any specific access requirements not mentioned in your application form, please email [email protected].
Contact us
If you have any queries or require support, please contact [email protected].
If you’re applying from outside the UK
We encourage early applications for international applicants, due to the possibility of visa application delays.
If you need a letter of support, email [email protected].