Accreditation

The accreditation period for the 10th Filmfest Bremen from 19th to 23th March 2025 will begin on the 14th of February.
Accreditations can be applied for via this page until 17th March 2025.
After that accreditation applications will no longer be processed.

Accreditation can be granted to anyone who:

• would like to report on the film festival in the media (press accreditation)
• is part of the film or cultural industry, whether in education, employment or freelancing. (industry accreditation)

For more detailed information, please see the accreditation guidelines at the bottom of the page.
By presenting the accreditation card and a picture ID, tickets for all events of the 10th Filmfest Bremen can be purchased free of charge at the box offices of the respective venues.
The accreditation also entitles the holder to participate in the non-public industry programme.

The price of the industry accreditation is 30€ (reduced 25€), the press accreditation is free.
This can be paid by card or cash when collecting the accreditation badge, at the Filmfest counter in Café NOON, Kleines Haus of the Theater Bremen.

The opening hours of the counter are as follows:

Wed. 19 March 12pm – 7pm

Thu. 20 March 11am – 6pm

Fri. 21 March 11am – 7pm

Sat. 22 March 10am – 7pm

Sun. 23 March 10am – 5pm

Guidelines for Accreditation

Accreditation is granted exclusively for the purpose of journalistic reporting and for industry visitors.

Otherwise, the Filmfest Bremen gGmbH, Böttcherstraße 1, 28195 Bremen reserves the right to further verify proof of journalistic activity or activity as industry visitor or proof of training or service.

There is no right to accreditation in any of the accreditation categories.

A. Accreditation requirement

Accreditation requests will only be processed within the official application period. The deadlines will be published on the website of the Filmfest Bremen. Accreditation applications can be sent from 14th February. The submission of an application does not guarantee accreditation. The organizer reserves the right to decide whether to accept or reject an application.

B. Press Accreditation

Press accreditation can be obtain by those who prove their journalistic activity as follows:

By submitting name articles, which are not older than six months at the time of the event.

By submitting an imprint in which they are named as editors, permanent editorial staff or authors and which is not older that three months at the time of the event.

Through a web link to an online publication that is established in the respective industry community and has an appropriate reach. In individual cases, there may be separate, more detailed accreditation rules for bloggers and a separate status for bloggers.

Holders of a valid press card of a domestic or foreign journalists’ association.

We would like to point out that the mere presentation of a press card is not automatically sufficient for accreditation. The association reserves the right to request further proof of journalistic activity.

C. Industry Accreditation

This accreditation can be granted to anyone who can provide proof of current professional activity as a filmmaker or representative of the film industry, cultural institutions or other film festivals.

To receive this accreditation, a fee of 30 euros must be paid (reduced 25 euros). Transfer of accreditation is not possible.

D. General Terms and Conditions

The General Terms and Conditions of the Association as well as the Privacy Policy shall apply in addition. In the event of a conflict between the Accreditation Guidelines and the General Terms and Conditions, the latter shall be prioritized.

E.    Data Protection

In order to be accredited, it is necessary for us to store personal data. We assure you that we will handle your data confidentially and responsibly. We will use and store the personal data you provide us with in the course of online registration solely for the purpose of processing your application. The data will only be passed on within the company and under no circumstances to third parties.