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Industry Accreditation

If you work in the film industry, the Industry Accreditation grants you access to all Festival screenings, as well as to business meetings and networking opportunities within the Locarno Pro area at the Festival.

The Industry Accreditation is reserved for professionals working in the following categories:

Production
International Sales
Distribution
Theatrical Distribution
VOD Distribution
Film Funds
Film Commissions
Festivals
Exhibitors
Marketing
Institutions for Audiovisual Promotion and Marketing
Development/Training
Talent Agencies
Technical Industry
Cinematheques and Film Archives

Public transport in Ticino and Moesano (according to the Arcobaleno fare network) is included in every accreditation for the entire duration of the Festival.

Seat booking is mandatory for all screenings – except those in Piazza Grande – for all accreditation holders.

Industry On-site & online

With the Industry Accreditation, you have access to all Festival films, including those from the Digital Library. You are also invited to participate in various activities and events related to the film selection. Additionally, you will have access to all informational materials and contents from Locarno Pro, reserved exclusively for industry professionals.

For a complete list of benefits, please consult the details below.

Regular Fee: CHF 160
Late Fee: CHF 190*

*for requests submitted after July 27, 2025

The accreditation covers the full duration of the Festival (11 days)

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Industry Online only

The Online Industry Accreditation allows you to take advantage of specific online services and follow the Locarno Film Festival remotely, granting access to Locarno Pro informational materials and recorded content from industry-focused activities and events.

For a complete list of benefits, please consult the details below. Please note that this type of accreditation does not grant access to on-site screenings or on-site events.

Regular Fee: CHF 130
Late Fee: CHF 160*

*for requests submitted after July 27, 2025

This accreditation covers the full duration of the Festival (11 days)

Start accreditation request

During the accreditation process, you will be asked to log in with your Locarno Film Festival account or sign up if you do not already have one. Your account grants you access to all online services offered by the Festival, such as your personal dashboard, which contains your digital badge, screenings bookings, and other special features associated with your accreditation.

Screenings and Digital Library

Industry Online

Industry

All public Festival screenings, including those in Piazza Grande. Seat reservation is required for all screenings except those in Piazza Grande

Digital Library, featuring titles from the Official Selection and parallel sections of the Festival. Availability of films depends on permissions granted by the rights holders

Press Screenings (access subject to availability for Industry badges)

Industry screenings

Reserved Red Sector area in Piazza Grande, subject to seat availability

Activities & Events

Online

On-site

All public events and initiatives related to the Official Film Selection, including Q&As, public talks, roundtables, and conversations

Opening Ceremony and Closing Party

Press conferences (access subject to availability for Professional badges)

Locarno Pro Meet & Greets

Locarno Pro Opening and Closing Party

Recorded Activities & Events

Online

On-site

Recorded content of public events and initiatives related to the Official Film Selection, including Q&As, public talks, roundtables, and conversations

Dedicated Areas

Online

On-site

Co-working space (with Wi-Fi access)

Industry Lounge (with Wi-Fi access)

Festival Essentials

Online

On-site

Tote Bag

Printed Locarno Pro Guide

Additional Resources

Online

On-site

Attendance lists of directors, producers, sales agents, and festival representatives

Events list

Online Locarno Pro Area with professional information and tools (click on + for more information)

Welcome Kit (digital Locarno Pro Guide, program of Industry and Press screenings and events, information about Locarno Pro Partners)
Attendance list of Industry-accredited guests
List of films without an international sales agent
Locarno Pro Video Content (roundtables, masterclasses, keynote speeches, panel presentations, interviews, pitches)

& more

Free Heritage Online access for 12 months

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Industry Accreditation

Industry On-site & online

Industry Online only