Press passes

Press accreditation is for UK and international press who are currently reporting or reviewing in a professional capacity in the film industry and wider screen sectors.

Applications for Press passes are now closed.

There are two types of passes available:

  • Press pass
  • Press+Industry pass

The Press pass offers access to all press and industry screenings. Press pass holders can apply for evening and weekend tickets through the industry website, and seat filling opportunities are available each day.

We also invite accredited members of the UK and international press to apply for a Press+Industry pass, giving access to events within the Industry Forum at BFI London Film Festival, including networking events.

As always we encourage and welcome all press and media to apply, and they will be accredited if they meet our criteria.


Types of passes

Press pass

The Press pass includes access to:

  • pre-festival press and industry screenings running 30 September to 8 October
  • press and industry screenings during festival dates 9 to 20 October
  • rush queue access to public weekday matinee screenings
  • LFF digital viewing library
  • delegate directory and festival industry guide
  • tickets for evening and weekend screenings/events, and industry talks and panels, requested in advance and subject to availability via the delegate platform

How much the Press pass costs

We have different prices depending on when you buy your pass:

  • Until 27 September (Standard) – £52
  • 28 September onwards (Late) – £92

Press+Industry pass

This pass offers access to events targeted towards industry delegates in the Industry Forum, including networking events, and mirrors the benefits of the Industry+ pass.

The Press+Industry pass includes access to all of the benefits for the Press pass, plus:

  • industry drinks and networking events
  • industry talks and panels
  • rush queue access to public weekday matinee, evening and weekend screenings
  • discounted LFF Expanded tickets
  • discounted tickets for LFF Screen Talks

How much the Press+Industry pass costs

We have different prices depending on when you buy your pass:

  • Until 12pm BST on 2 September (Early Bird) – £132
  • Until 27 September (Standard) – £155
  • 28 September onwards (Late) – £195

More information

Accreditation includes full acceptance of our code of conduct and terms and conditions. Any violation of these will result in the immediate withdrawal of the accreditation.

If you have any queries or require support, please contact lffpressaccreditation@bfi.org.uk.

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 lffpressaccreditation@bfi.org.uk.