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30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

IFFR Press accreditation

Cover IFFR 2025 as accredited press with complete access to the festival selection, and dedicated support from the IFFR Press team. First-time journalists covering the festival can find out here how to apply for their badge.

Returning journalists

If you have covered IFFR as accredited press before, you should expect to receive your personal invitation for IFFR 2025 by 30 November. 

Please do not make a new request, unless you are covering for a new outlet.

First-time accreditation

First-time journalists covering the festival should apply for accreditation via the form below. Please note that an accreditation request does not guarantee accreditation. If approved, you will receive an official invitation by email to attend IFFR as accredited press.

Press accreditation 2025

The fee for an IFFR 2025 Press accreditation is €60. Please read the guidelines and requirements carefully before applying for accreditation via the form at the bottom of the page.

  • What we offer

    Press accreditation provides you with access to:

    • The full IFFR 2025 film programme (excluding certain special events), including Talks and Art Directions (with a dedicated moment for Immersive Media)
    • Press & industry screenings
    • An online video library (geoblocked to Rotterdam)
    • Press welcome drinks and networking opportunities
    • Support from the press desk for your coverage, including interview arrangements and interpreters
  • Participation guidelines

    • Accredited journalist have read and agree to the conditions of use for online festival content which protects the works of artists against illegal use or copying;
    • Accredited journalists are expected to announce and cover the festival in their named outlet/publication/platform;
    • Press accreditation for IFFR is entirely at the discretion of the Press Office.
    • Please send your published IFFR coverage to [email protected] as soon as possible. Renewal of accreditation is based, in part, on the receipt of your coverage;
    • Please keep us updated via [email protected] on any changes in your publication/outlet or address. This way we can make sure you receive your press accreditation form in time and at the appropriate address.

Accreditation requirements

During the online accreditation process, you will be asked to upload supporting documents. Please find the requirements for different types of press below.

  • Printed media

    • Name, address, phone number, personal email address;
    • Information about your publication/outlet: company name, editor-in-chief, phone number, email address, periodicity, circulation, website;
    • Official confirmation letter (PDF) from your editor-in-chief on company letterhead specifying the type, extent and publication date of the planned coverage at IFFR;
    • Recent coverage of IFFR (for returning journalists) or coverage of other film festivals or film-related publications (for first-timers) in the assigned medium, signed with your name;
    • If applicable, provide the same for other outlets/publications you would be filing for at IFFR.
  • Online press

    • Name, address, phone number, personal email address;
    • Information about your outlet/publication: company name, editor-in-chief, phone number, email address, number of unique visitors per month and number of page views per month;
    • Official confirmation letter (PDF) from your editor-in-chief on company letterhead specifying the type, extent and publication date of the planned coverage at IFFR;
    • Recent coverage of IFFR (for returning journalists) or coverage of other film festivals or film-related publications (for first-timers) for the assigned medium, signed with your name;
    • If applicable, provide the same for other outlets/publications you would be filing for at IFFR.
  • Radio and television

    • Name, address, phone number, personal email address;
    • Information about your platform/outlet/show: network/company name, editor-in-chief, phone number, email address, and information about the programme (periodicity, scheduling, broadcasting area, audience numbers, website);
    • Official confirmation letter (PDF) from your editor-in-chief on company letterhead specifying the type, extent and publication date of the planned coverage at IFFR. Please specify the name(s) and function(s) of all crew members that will accompany you;
    • Recent coverage of IFFR (for returning journalists) or coverage of other film festivals or film-related publications (for first-timers) for the assigned medium, signed with your name;
    • If applicable, provide the same for other outlets/platforms/shows you would be filing for at IFFR.
  • Press photographer

    • Name, address, phone number, personal email address;
    • Information about your outlet/publication: company name, name of editor-in-chief, phone number, email address, periodicity, circulation, website;
    • Official confirmation letter (PDF) from your editor-in-chief on company letterhead specifying the type, extent and publication date of the planned coverage at IFFR. Please specify the name(s) and function(s) of all crew members that will accompany you;
    • Three recent press clippings of photos copyrighted by the photographer and/or the agency;
    • If applicable, provide the same for other outlets/publications you would be filing for at IFFR.
  • Press agency

    • Name, address, phone number, personal email address;
    • Information about your agency/wire service: company name, name of editor-in-chief, phone number, email address, website;
    • Official confirmation letter (PDF) from your editor-in-chief on company letterhead specifying the type, extent and publication date of the planned coverage at IFFR.
    • Three recent film-festival or film related press clippings signed with your name and/or the agency;
    • If applicable, provide the same for other outlets/publications you will be filing for at  IFFR.

Apply for accreditation

Contact

For any further information or questions, please contact the Press team via the button below.