Industry Accreditation

Industry Accreditation is currently closed. The below text applied to our 2024 edition.

Get set for an impactful series of panels and networking opportunities for Scottish and international creatives to engage with industry experts from around the world.

As we look to regrow our industry programme for future years, the number of accreditations we can approve is capped, and capacities for events are limited. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Who is our Industry Accreditation aimed at?

As we return with a revitalised EIFF, we welcome applications from people from a range of backgrounds and experiences – from those making their way into the screen industries, to people looking to support a new generation of talent. 

Cost of Industry Accreditation

Standard: £80 (inclusive of VAT)

Concession: £65 (inclusive of VAT)

Our concession includes current students* across any discipline (aged 18+**), in addition to people who may be in receipt of benefits. 

We reserve the right to ask for proof of concession when processing your application. 

*If you are applying for Concession as a current student, please use your College / University email (e.g. using .ac.uk)

**You must be at least 18 years old prior to midnight on August 12 2024 to qualify for accreditation.

Programme and benefits

Our programme includes access to

• Press and Industry (P&I) screenings (13-20 August), taking in World Premieres, and selected UK across our programme
• Our Keynote address (speaker to be announced)
• 3 industry panel events (panels to be announced)
• Nightly filmmaker networking drinks (16-20 August)
• 3 industry networking breakfasts
• Standby industry tickets for select public screenings at the Cameo Cinema, and at select public screenings across our venues (available on a first come, first served basis)
• Concession ticket prices for public screenings
• Access to our industry guestlist (which excludes guests who have opted out of having their details published)
• Opportunities to connect with the Screen Fringe programme 
• Opportunities to join the Fringe Central programme, available to book through Fringe Connect.

The registration process

When you apply via our portal, you will be asked to write a biography, so we can get to know you better (500 character limit). If you are applying for Concession accreditation, please explain your reasoning in your short biography.

We will then seek to approve your application. If approved, you will receive a link to pay for your accreditation via Stripe.

You will also receive a link to our anonymous Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when your application is approved.

Press Accreditation

Press Accreditation is currently closed. The below text applied to our 2024 edition.

Who is our Press Accreditation aimed at?

We welcome applications from people from a range of backgrounds and experiences – from emerging writers and journalists to those covering for media outlets.

Our press delegates gain access to our Press and Industry (P&I) screenings (13-20 August), taking in World Premieres, and selected UK Premieres across our programme.

Access to events in our industry programme may be limited due to our venue capacities. 

The registration process

There is no charge for Press Accreditation. When filling out your application on our portal, please apply for a ‘Standard accreditation’.

We will then seek to approve your application via our Press team, Premier Scotland.

You will also receive a link to our anonymous Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when your application is approved.