Industry Accreditation
Industry professionals will be able to apply for Industry Accreditation for the 22nd Zurich Film Festival (September 24 – October 4, 2026) online starting from July 21, 2026.
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
* 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 filmmakers and industry representatives can apply for ZFF Industry Accreditation. Applicants must provide proof of current professional activity and occupation in the film industry. Decisive for this proof are occupations within the last five years.
The Zurich Film Festival reserves the right to reject applications.
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Zurich Summit
The prestigious Zurich Summit is a leading platform for the creative industries. This two-day boutique conference brings together a distinguished lineup of film producers, sales executives, creators, entrepreneurs, and financiers from the film, entertainment, and technology sectors. The unique focus is on bridging the markets of Europe and the USA, creating unparalleled opportunities for cross-market collaboration.
Talent Promotion
Our two talent promotion programs, ZFF Academy and ZFF Summit Climber, offer a unique platform to aspiring filmmakers and experienced sales and distribution professionals to expand their knowledge and network and to learn from high profile experts. Apply and be inspired by the best in the industry!
Industry Offers
Learn more about our elaborate supporting Industry program, reaching from the SoundTrack_Zurich conference to the Swiss Oscar Screening.
