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Industry Accreditation

2026 SFFILM Festival Industry Accreditation

SFFILM is now accepting applications from film industry professionals and representatives of arts organizations for Industry Accreditation for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival) running April 24–May 4, 2026.

The SFFILM Festival is about film appreciation—film as an art form, and as a meaningful force for cultural expansion and social change. The Festival showcases the most innovative films from around the globe, and from filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. The full program will be announced on April 1, 2026.

This badge is reserved for professionals from acquisitions, sales, distribution, and exhibition organizations. Availability is limited. There is a maximum of four industry badges per organization.

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The application deadline is Thursday, March 26. No applications will be accepted after this date. If your application is approved, the SFFILM Guest Office will contact you with instructions on how to receive your Industry badge. Accreditation in all categories is granted at the sole discretion of SFFILM; badges are name-specific and non-transferable. 

We hope you can join us in person!
 
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Industry Accreditation provides:

  • One ticket per regularly priced 2026 SFFILM Festival screening (up to four per day; subject to availability). Does not include access to Opening and Closing Night and parties, Centerpiece, Awards, and Tributes.
  • Access to the Festival Lounge.

Guidelines

  • Tickets may be requested from any Festival Box Office, which opens one hour before the first screening of each day at Festival theaters. Requests can only be made within 24 hours of the screening you’d like to attend, subject to availability.
  • If advance tickets are not available, this badge may be used in the Rush Line for complimentary access; admission to Rush screenings is based on availability.
  • Badge holders may also purchase up to two tickets per day at the SFFILM Member price at any Festival Box Office located at each theater.
  • Ticket holders must be in the proper line 15 minutes prior to screening time to be guaranteed a seat.
  • This badge must be worn and remain with the bearer for the duration of the screening or event.
  • All attendees must exit the theater after each screening.
  • All attendees are expected to adhere to SFFILM’s Code of Conduct. For more information, visit sffilm.org/code-of-conduct.

Restrictions

  • This badge does not grant access to any Festival screenings or events without a hard ticket.
  • This badge does not entitle the bearer to a reserved seat.
  • Badge holders may not stand in the aisles.
  • This badge is strictly non-transferable. Should a badge be presented by an unauthorized party, it will be revoked and the bearer will be asked to leave the premises.
  • No exchanges. No refunds. SFFILM has the right to revoke this badge at any time.
  • In the event of loss, badge replacement will require at least 24 hours.

Guest Office Check-in

All accredited industry members collect badges from the GUEST OFFICE desk during operating hours.
Address & Operating hours: Coming Soon!
For accessibility information, please visit sffilm.org/accessibility or speak with an on-site venue manager.

Venues & Events

Venues to be announced on April 1, 2026. Please check back soon for more information.

Transit

All Festival venues and hotels have easy access to public transportation for travel within the city and the Bay Area.
 
For any assistance, please contact the Guest Office at guestoffice@sffilm.org.
 
We hope you enjoy the Festival!