Accreditation

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Accreditations

Welcome to the official accreditation service of the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF).
Here, you will find all the information you need to apply for accreditation to the 21st Zurich Film Festival and become part of one of the most important film festivals in the German-speaking world.

From September 25 to October 5, 2025, Zurich will once again transform into the center of international cinema.
The Zurich Film Festival offers an exclusive platform for filmmakers, media professionals, industry experts, and students – featuring world premieres, networking oppertunities, and high-profile guests from around the globe.

Accreditation

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Industry Accreditation

Are you working in the film, television, or media industry? Then the Zurich Film Festival Industry Accreditation is perfect for you.

Enjoy exclusive access to press and industry screenings, industry panels, and networking events throughout the festival.

Standard Fee: CHF 170.-
Late Fee: CHF 200.-

Industry Accreditation
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Media Accreditation

Are you a journalist, photographer, or media professional working for a media outlet? If so, you are eligible to apply for media accreditation for the Zurich Film Festival. This accreditation provides access to closed press and industry screenings, conferences, interview opportunities, and exclusive festival-related information and materials.

Standard Fee: CHF 70.-
Late Fee: CHF 100.-

Media Accreditation

Start of Online Accreditation

From July 30, accreditations can be conveniently applied for online through your personal my.zff account.

Additional Processing Fee

Any accreditations requested from September 18 onwards will incur an additional processing fee.

Additional Processing Fee

Accreditations requested by September 17 but not paid before September 22 will also be subject to an additional processing fee.

Festival Start:

Festival Start: Your accreditation grants you access to closed press and industry screenings, regular screenings, and Industry and SoundTrack_Zurich events (depending on your accreditation type). Enjoy!

 

Accreditation Process

Access and Services

Requirements


Industry or media accreditation for the Zurich Film Festival can be requested by both Swiss and international professionals. Applicants must provide proof of current professional activity in the film or media industry. The evaluation of each application is based on relevant professional work from the past years.

Detailed requirements can be found under the Industry and Press accreditation sections.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected] (for industry accreditation) or[email protected] (for media accreditation).

The Zurich Film Festival reserves the right to decline applications.

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