Key information & Frequently Asked Questions
What does accreditation give me access to?
Industry Pass
- Press and industry screenings during LFF from 8 to 19 October
- Industry events programme including talks, panels and networking events
- Standby queue access for public screenings with availability (weekday matinees only)
- LFF digital viewing library
- Delegate directory
- Digital goody bag of discounts and offers
Industry+ Pass – All of the Industry Pass benefits, as well as:
- Pre-Festival press and industry screenings, 29 September to 7 October (no screenings on 4-5 October)
- Standby queue access for public screenings with availability (matinees, evenings and weekends)
- Discounted LFF Expanded tickets
- Discounted LFF Screen Talks tickets
Industry Online
- LFF digital viewing library
- Delegate directory
- Digital goody bag of discounts and offers
Press Pass
- Pre-Festival press and industry screenings, 29 September to 7 October (excluding the weekend)
- Press and industry screenings during LFF from 8 to 19 October
- Standby queue access for public screenings with availability (weekday matinees only)
- LFF digital viewing library
- Delegate directory
- Digital goody bag of discounts and offers
- Access to selected public screenings Monday to Friday evening and all-day at weekends, requested in advance on the delegate website/app, subject to limited availability and excluding centrepiece, opening and closing nights
- Access to press screeners where available for the purposes of reviews and interviews
LFF Expanded Industry Day pass
Taking place on 15 October 2025, it includes access to:
- 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
I have access requirements. Who do I speak to?
If you have indicated access requirements on your form, we will contact you shortly. Alternatively, if you wish to contact us, please email delegateservices@bfi.org.uk.
Screenings with access provisions, such as audio description and captioning, will be confirmed when the full schedule of press and industry screenings are announced. In all cases we will endeavour to support your access requirements.
All screenings are subject to change of screen or venue, and we will inform you if this impacts your access requirements.
I have a film in the programme. Do I still need accreditation to attend?
We are delighted to be able to offer Festival filmmakers and their core team accreditation. Individuals who qualify for this type of accreditation will be contacted directly.
Please note all screenings in the public programme require a ticket for entry, including your own film. If you wish to have a seat for your own screening, please contact your guest representative in advance.
Can international delegates attend/apply this year?
Yes. The BFI London Film Festival welcomes all delegates to attend and apply for accreditation.
Can I attend as an international delegate online?
Due to rights restrictions, only those based in the UK during the Festival will be able to access the films included in the online press and industry programme.
Can you provide me with an invitation letter for my visa application?
We can! Please contact delegateservices@bfi.org.uk once your registration has been confirmed to request an invitation letter. We encourage you to do this as soon as possible to increase the chances of your application being processed on time.
I am a photographer – do I also need a Press Pass?
Photographers will only need to apply for a Press Pass if they require access to the additional benefits. Otherwise, photography accreditation for all LFF red carpets is handled by LFFphotography@ddapr.com.
Why haven’t I received my confirmation email?
The confirmation email may take 2 working days to arrive in your inbox. If you have registered for accreditation at the weekend, you should receive a confirmation email the next working day.
If you have not received an email confirmation of your accreditation within two working days, email delegateservices@bfi.org.uk.