IFFR Pro accreditation
Join us at IFFR 2026 as an accredited industry guest and access the complete festival selection with a tailor-made programme for professionals.
As ever, IFFR is a meeting point for ideas, perspectives and creative minds from across the world of cinema, celebrating film in all its forms with a full industry programme of inspiring panels, conversations and daily networking receptions – and plenty to discover in Rotterdam when the day is over.
Festival dates
- IFFR Pro Days (where our industry and Hubert Bals Fund activities are focussed): Friday 30 January to Wednesday 4 February
- IFFR 2026: Thursday 29 January to Sunday 8 February 2026
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What we offer
- Pro Hub dedicated industry programme, including Pro Dialogues panels, roundtable discussions, expert sessions and tailored mentoring (on request) during the IFFR Pro Days
- Industry networking events including the Pro Hub welcome drinks and daily IFFR Pro receptions
- Invitations to IFFR Filmmakers Party, IFFR Pro Industry Party and IFFR Pro and IFFR 2026 Tiger Awards ceremonies
- 20 festival tickets for the full IFFR 2026 film programme (excluding certain special events), also including:
- Press & industry screenings
- Art Directions programme at Katoenhuis and across Rotterdam
- IFFR Big Talks and Tiger Talks with renowned guests
- Online video library (geoblocked to Rotterdam)
- IFFR Pro Connect contact directory to arrange your meeting schedule
- Daily festival industry newsletter with information and agenda highlights
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Price
Early Tiger: €190
- Deadline for registration and payment: 26 November 2025, 23.59 CET
Regular fee: €210
- Deadline for registration and payment: 7 January 2026, 23.59 CET
Late fee: €250
- Applications from 8 January 2026
Unlimited access supplement
This edition, your IFFR Pro accreditation entitles you to book 20 tickets for the IFFR 2026 programme, inclusive of public and press and industry screenings, IFFR Talks and Art Directions.
Should you require unlimited access to the programme, a supplement of €100 can be paid for the IFFR Pro – Industry+ badge. Should your accreditation request be approved, this option will appear in the payment process.
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Working sectors
Accreditation may be issued to active professionals working in the fields of
- Acquisition
- Acting
- Archive/library
- Visual arts
- Art institution
- Broadcasting
- Composing/sound design
- Costume design
- Consulting
- Digital distribution/streaming services
- Distribution
- Cinematography
- Editing
- Educational organisation
- Festival/market
- Filmmaking
- Film institute
- Film commissions
- Public/regional funding
- Film finance
- Foundations/philanthropy
- Programming/curation
- Immersive media
- Legal representation
- Production
- PR/marketing
- Sales
- Screenwriting
- Talent agency
- Technical services
- Theatrical exhibitor
- Training/project development
Please note: accreditation is issued at the full discretion of International Film Festival Rotterdam and submission of a request does not guarantee accreditation.
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My mobility is reduced, and/or I have other accessibility needs. Where can I find more information?
Information regarding accessibility is available on the following page. If you have accessibility needs, please contact service@IFFR.com who will provide you with detailed information on locations with access requirements, and can assist you to plan your visit to IFFR.
Apply for accreditation
Please note that an accreditation request does not guarantee accreditation. If approved, you will receive an official invitation by email to attend IFFR.
Contact the team
For any questions, get in touch with the Accreditations team.