Press passes

Press accreditation at the BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express 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 passes are now open – be sure to register for your pass today at our standard rate.

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

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


Press pass

The Press pass includes access to:

  • pre-festival press and industry screenings running 29 September to 7 October
  • press and industry screenings during festival dates 8 to 19 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 3 October (Standard) – £52
  • 4 October onwards (Late) – £92

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.

More information

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.