Industry representatives can apply online for an Industry accreditation for the 20th Zurich Film Festival (3.10. – 13.10.24) from July 10, 2024.
Important Deadlines
Start of online accreditations: From July 10, Industry Accreditations can be applied for conveniently online via your personal my.zff account.
Additional processing fee: All accreditations that have not been paid by September 22, 2024, incur an additional processing fee. The same goes for accreditations that are applied for after this date.
Festival Start: Your accreditation gives you access to P&I Screenings, Regular Screenings and various Industry Events. Have fun!
Access & Services
Accreditation Process
Requirements
Swiss and international filmmakers and industry representatives can apply for a ZFF Industry accreditation. The prerequisite is proof of current professional activity in the film industry. Decisive for the proof are the activities of the last three years.
The Zurich Film Festival reserves the right to reject applications.
Eligible for accreditations are:
- Filmmakers (script, direction, production, sales/distribution, production design, camera, casting, costume, post-production, score) with a significant role in film projects that have already been screened at international festivals or have a commercial release.
- Actors with a leading or supporting role in at least one feature-length film, or two short films, that have already been screened at international festivals or have a commercial release.
- Individuals in curatorial or executive capacity for film festivals, cultural institutions and/or cinemas.
- University or film school staff in a teaching capacity with a focus on film (script, direction, production).
Proof
For members of ARF-FDS, GARP, IG oder SSFV: submission of a membership confirmation waives the need to provide further documents.
For filmmakers and actors: submission of a detailed filmography/project list. The date and function/role must be evident. Proof can be provided via a link to a freely accessible film database or by submitting meaningful documents.
For company employees and members of organisations: submission of a confirmation of the position in the specified company. Proof can be provided via a link to a current company website or by submitting meaningful documents.
For a discounted accreditation
Members of associations: confirmation of membership in one of the listed professional associations. Proof can be provided via a link to a current association website or by submitting meaningful documents.
- Students from Swiss and international film schools and universities currently enrolled in a course with a focus on film (script, direction, production, film music).
- Graduates of Swiss and international film schools and universities who graduated within the last three years from a course with a focus on film (script, direction, production, film music).
Proof
Students: current confirmation of enrollment in a course with a focus on film (script, direction, production) at a university or film school.
Graduates: graduation certificate of a course with a focus on film (script, direction, production) at a university or film school. The degree must have been completed no more than three years ago.
Everyone interested in the SoundTrack_Zurich Conference. No proof of professional activity required. Please upload a current confirmation of enrollment to benefit from the student discount.
FAQs
A ZFF Industry Accreditation can be applied for online via a personal MyZFF account starting from July 10, 2024. Please pay attention to the applicable requirements for Industry Accreditation.
The Zurich Film Festival reserves the right to reject applications if necessary.
From September 22, 2024, an additional processing fee of CHF 30.00 will be charged (CHF 15.00 for SoundTrack_Zurich accreditations).
Members of the following professional associations have the possibility to apply for a discounted Industry accreditation, as long as the accreditation requirements are met.
Please note that the associations with discounts are different for INDUSTRY and SoundTrack_Zurich accreditations.
The Zurich Film Festival carefully reviews every successfully submitted application. Due to the large number of applications, this process may take a few days. After the review you will be informed about the decision by e-mail. Please make sure to also check your spam folder.
Your accreditation can conveniently be paid online via the payment link in the confirmation email.
If the accreditation has not been paid by September 22, 2024, an additional processing fee of CHF 30.00 will be charged (CHF 15.00 for SoundTrack_Zurich accreditations).
The Industry Badge will be sent on September 26, 2024 to the address provided during the accreditation process (this applies only to individuals with a business or residential address in Switzerland).
In all other cases, the Industry Badge can be collected from the Industry Office once the festival starts. The accreditation confirmation and proof of identity must be shown when collecting the badge.
No, ZFF Industry accreditations are not transferable.
The Zurich Film Festival carefully reviews every successfully submitted application. Due to the large number of applications, this process may take a few days. After the review you will be informed about the decision by e-mail. Please make sure to also check your spam folder.
Refunds for Industry accreditations that have already been paid for are only possible until the accreditation deadline of September 22, 2024 by sending a written cancellation to industry(at)zff.com.
You can find information about which events you have access to and many other useful details in our Industry Calendar on the "How to Industry" page.
