Work in the film or screen sector? Join the 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival at BFI Southbank to connect with fellow professionals to share ideas and be inspired.
Industry pass benefits include:
- six industry talks and panels 19 to 26 March
- access to The Makers events taking place throughout the festival
- five networking receptions
- three press and industry screenings
- delegate directory
- discounts with the BFI
Access to the BFI Flare industry programme is reserved for professionals working in the film or screen sectors, and evidence of this is expected as part of the application process.
Applications for press and industry accreditation are now open until Friday 13 March 2026 at 17:00.
Find out about eligibility and our terms and conditions for professional delegates.
Delegate passes
Industry pass
Industry accreditation is for UK and international filmmakers and individuals working in a professional capacity in film or wider screen sectors.
Find out morePress pass
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.
Find out moreTerms and conditions
You’ll need to read our terms and conditions as they contain important policy 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.
Accessibility
We want to ensure BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is for everyone, and we will do all we can to meet your access requirements.
Check the delegate website and emails for details of screenings and events with access provision once accreditation opens.
If you have any specific access requirements not mentioned in your application form, please email delegateservices@bfi.org.uk.