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 passes opens on 13 August 2025.

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 30 September to 8 October
  • press and industry screenings during festival dates 8 to 19 October
  • rush queue access to public weekday matinee screenings
  • LFF digital viewing library
  • delegate directory
  • 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 3 October (Standard) – £52
  • 4 October onwards (Late) – £92

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.