Industry Forum at BFI London Film Festival

Information on press and industry accreditation, pass benefits and this year’s industry programme.

Claudia Winkleman and Jay Hunt speak on stage at Industry Talks - Spotlight Conversation: Jay Hunt, during the BFI London Film Festival 2024 Lia Toby/Getty Images for BFI

This October we invite UK and international film professionals and press to join us for the Industry Forum at BFI London Film Festival 2025 in partnership with American Express. 

The Industry Forum brings together several industry activities under one umbrella, including:

  • press and industry screenings
  • talks and discussion events
  • networking activities

In previous years we’ve welcomed European, international and UK talents to the Industry Forum. Exploring a variety of themes, last year we welcomed guests such as Jay Hunt OBE, Chair of the BFI, celebrated Oscar and BAFTA award-winning film sound designer Johnnie Burn (The Zone of Interest), Working Title Films co-chairs Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, Head of International Production and Development at Searchlight Pictures Katie Goodson-Thomas and many more. Watch this space for details of this year’s programme.

Industry and Press passes

We offer a range of Industry and Press passes to suit your needs.

Industry passes

Industry accreditation is for UK and international filmmakers and individuals working in a professional capacity in film or wider screen sectors.

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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.

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LFF Expanded Industry Day

There will also be a new LFF Expanded Industry Day supported by Southbank Centre. Taking place on Wednesday 15 October, it will bring together the latest in the fields of gaming, immersive and beyond.

The LFF Expanded pass gives access to a full-day of talks, showcases and networking including: 

  • A Works-in-Progress showcase for UK-based extended reality (XR), immersive or gaming projects.
  • Industry talks: vital and timely conversations within the immersive and gaming industries.  
  • Networking reception: a key networking moment for the UK-wide industry working within the XR, immersive and gaming space.
Register now for an LFF Expanded Industry Day pass
Immersive installations as part of the Expanded programme at London Film Festival 2024
© Photo: Millie Turner | BFI

All passes are now on sale.

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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 to ensure the BFI London Film Festival is for everyone, and we will work to meet any additional access requirements.

Contact the Delegate Services team by emailing delegateservices@bfi.org.uk for assistance when needed.

If you have any specific access requirements not mentioned in your application form, please email delegateservices@bfi.org.uk.