Accreditation
Accreditation
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 22nd Zurich Film Festival and become part of one of the most important film festivals in the German-speaking world.
From September 24 to October 4, 2026, the ZFF brings Hollywood to the Limmat. The Zurich Film Festival offers an exclusive platform for filmmakers, media professionals, students, and industry representatives – featuring world premieres, networking opportunities, and high-profile guests from around the world.
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 during the festival.
Standard Fee: CHF 170.-
Late Fee: CHF 200.-
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.-
Our Accreditation for Professional Filmmakers
Access
Industry Events and Meet & Greets (unless invitation-only)
SoundTrack_Zurich Events (unless invitation-only)
Tickets and Screenings
Access to all Industry and Press Screenings
Tickets to Screenings (excluding Premium and Golden Icon Award Screenings)
Tickets to ZFF Masters
Online Services
Online Video Library via Festival Scope
Online Who-is-Who
Daily Festival Alert
Price (incl. VAT): CHF 170*
Our accreditation for film students and recent graduates
Access
Industry Events and Meet & Greets (unless invitation-only)
SoundTrack_Zurich Events (unless invitation-only)
Tickets and Screenings
Access to all Industry and Press Screenings
Tickets to Screenings (2 screenings per day, excluding Premium and Golden Icon Award Screenings)
Online Services
Online Video Library via Festival Scope
Online Who-is-Who
Daily Festival Alert
Price (incl. VAT): CHF 90
Press accreditation grants you access to the following screenings and events:
Press screenings
Regular screenings with ticket*** (except Gala Premieres, Premium and Golden Icon Award Screenings) See Ticket Reservations above for details
Photocalls
Online Video Library via Festival Scope
For the following events, please request registration by e-mail via [email protected]:
Green Carpets
Award ceremonies and Q&As at the theater
Press conferences
ZFF Masters with ticket ***
SoundTrack_Zurich with ticket ***
Please note that seats may be limited.
*** The additional ticket required must be requested in advance by e-mail to [email protected]. A ticket quota is reserved for all of these screenings. The ticket will be confirmed the evening before.
Price (incl. VAT): CHF 70
Photo and camera crews require free Photo/TV accreditation. This grants access you to the following events:
Photocalls
For the following events, please request registration by e-mail via [email protected]:
Green Carpets
Award ceremonies and Q&As at the theater
Press conferences
ZFF Masters***
***The additional ticket required must be requested in advance by e-mail to [email protected]. A ticket quota is reserved for all of these screenings. The ticket will be confirmed the evening before.
Price (incl. VAT): free
* Industry Professional Accreditation
Members of the Swiss and international associations listed below are eligible for a discount of CHF 40.
For all applications received by us on or after September 12, as well as for applications submitted by 11:59 PM on September 11 but not paid by 12:00 AM on September 15 (11:59 PM), an additional late fee of CHF 30 will be charged. For Industry Starter, a late fee of CHF 15 will be charged.
** SoundTrack_Zurich Accreditation
SoundTrack_Zurich offers discounted rates to members of the associations listed below as well as to students eligible for the STZ Student Rate (CHF 40). These discounts apply only to SoundTrack_Zurich accreditations.
For all applications received by us on or after September 12, as well as for applications submitted by 11:59 PM on September 11 but not paid by 12:00 AM on September 15 (11:59 PM), an additional late fee of CHF 15 will be charged.
72 hours to 24 hours before the screening
For all regular screenings (excluding Premium Screenings and Golden Icon Awards), a quota of seats is reserved for Industry and press representatives. Tickets for screenings can be reserved from 08:00 AM three days before the screening date until 08:00 AM the day before the screening on a first-come, first-served basis. After that, the reserved quota will be released.
Industry and press tickets can be canceled up to two hours before the screening.
With Industry Starter accreditation, only two tickets can be booked per day.
ZFF Masters are only included with Industry Professional accreditation.
Industry tickets are nontransferable.
45 minutes before the screening
If tickets are still available in the general ticket shop, free last-minute tickets can be booked starting 45 minutes before the screening begins.
Swiss and international professionals may apply for Industry or media accreditation for the Zurich Film Festival. Applicants must provide proof of current professional activity in the film or media industry. The application will be reviewed based on relevant professional activities over the past few years.
You can find the specific requirements in the sections Industry Accreditation and Media Accreditation.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] (for Industry accreditation) or [email protected] (for media accreditation).
The Zurich Film Festival reserves the right to reject submissions.
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