Press passes

Press accreditation at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2026 is for members of the press currently covering the film industry and wider screen sectors in a professional capacity.

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 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

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].