Press Pass accreditation offers the following access:

• • Access to film screenings via the following options:

    • • Press & Market (P&M) screenings (formerly Press & Industry screenings): Accredited Press Pass holders can access Press & Market screenings. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and you must have your pass with you to gain entry. The full Press & Market screenings schedule is available at tiff.net/schedule.

      • Advance public screening tickets (8 tickets, one per screening):  An allocation of 8 tickets to select public screenings, which can be redeemed during an assigned redemption period time slot ahead of the Festival. Tickets are subject to availability at the time of redemption. *P1 Galas at Roy Thomson Hall are exempt from advance press ticketing (including Opening Night and Closing Night film at Roy Thomson Hall and Princess of Wales Theatre). Limits: 1 ticket per screening, subject to availability.  

      • Same-day public screening tickets (one per screening): Starting at 8am, each day of Festival accredited Press Pass holders can sign in to TIFF Festival Account Manager or visit the Press & Market Box Office to claim available tickets for same-day public screenings complimentary, subject to availability (one per screening per press pass).

      • Rush for public screening tickets (one per screening): Accredited Press Pass holders can access the rush line to any public screening and receive a complimentary ticket, subject to availability. Access is on a first-come, first-served basis. If successful, your pass will be scanned and a ticket will be issued to you.

  • Access to TIFF: The Market, subject to availability

  • Access to the Press & Market Box Office, located in the MTCC

  • Ability to request inclusion in the red carpet media pool and placement on red carpets for select premieres

  • Access to the Press & Awards event 

  • Access to the Press Lounge

  • Access to the Festival press site

  • Press Pass accreditations are non-transferable

Does not include “Market” screenings

*Please note: 

• Access to tickets and P&Ms is not guaranteed, as availability and capacity are subject to change. 

• Public tickets: Seat selection is not available

• Same-Day ticket Inventory reflects what remains available at the time of booking. Seat selection is not available.

• Public screening tickets do not include access to the Opening Night Film or to all first screenings at Roy Thomson Hall

• Your advanced ticketing timeslot and details on how to redeem your ticket package will be emailed to the address registered with your Press Pass the week of August 31, with a follow-up email later that week. 

*Please note: Access to specific tickets and P&Ms are not guaranteed, as they are subject to availability and capacity.

Camera & Crew Pass (formerly known as the Media Access Pass) accreditation offers the following access:

• • Working access for individuals who are covering red carpets and special events (photographers, producers, videographers, camera operators, sound, etc.)

  • Ability to request inclusion in the red carpet media pool and placement on red carpets for select premieres

  • Access to the Press & Awards event 

  • Access to the Press Lounge

  • Access to the Festival press site

  • Does not include the following:

    • • Does not include Press & Market screenings

      • Does not include an allocation of Public Screening tickets

      • Does not include access to the Press & Market Box Office

  • Tickets can be purchased through public sales channels

  • Camera & Crew Pass accreditations are non-transferable

Please note: All video crew members (camera, sound, etc.) will need media accreditation in order to access red carpets. If you anticipate that you may need to assign different crew members across multiple nights, please submit applications for all individuals. TIFF does not issue generic press badges that can be shared.

Access to cover red carpets is not guaranteed due to the limited number of spots available for each event. 

All members of the media who wish to cover Festival red carpets must apply for Media Accreditation during the accreditation window (closed July 8, 2026) and specify on the relevant question on the application form that they’re seeking red carpet access.

How to Apply to Cover/How to Submit Requests:

Access to cover red carpets/photocalls is not guaranteed due to the limited number of spots available for each event. Requests must be submitted through the daily red carpet access form which is shared with the red carpet media pool.

To be considered for the red carpet media pool, you must have indicated on your media accreditation application form that you wish to cover red carpets, and then completed the Red Carpet coverage application form sent by the Press Office or Media Accreditation team. Your media outlet must register for the red carpet media pool via that form for your outlet to receive the daily camera call request form during the dates of the Festival.

Due to space constraints on red carpets, we will not be able to approve all requests for red carpet coverage access.

Red carpet opportunities will be available to accredited media in the red carpet media pool ONLY and access will be granted at the discretion of TIFF Communications, TIFF Press Office, and TIFF Media Accreditation. The red carpet process is a request-based system, and takes place during the Festival where red carpets are available.

Who Needs a Pass:

For multiple individuals from the same outlet or platform: each individual person requires their own submitted application form. The system requires a unique email address per person. You cannot use the same email address on forms for multiple people.

All video crew members (camera, sound, etc.) need to be accredited with a 2026 TIFF media accreditation in order to access red carpets. TIFF does not issue generic press badges that can be shared. If you anticipate that you may need to assign different crew members across multiple nights, please apply for accreditation for all individuals. TIFF does not issue generic press badges that can be shared.

Dress Code:

The dress code for all accredited media on a red carpet is business casual, with black clothing preferred but not mandatory.

Additional info can be found under Covering the Festival.

• The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival will take place in person September 10–20, 2026.

• For multiple individuals from the same outlet or platform: each individual person requires their own submitted application form. The system requires a unique email address per person; you cannot use the same email address on forms for multiple people.

• All video crew members (camera, sound, etc) will need media accreditation in order to access red carpets. If you anticipate that you may need to assign different crew members across multiple nights, please submit applications for all individuals. TIFF does not issue generic press badges that can be shared.

• Upon submitting a complete application form, an email acknowledging receipt of the application will be sent to the registered email address. Please save this email as it will contain your Applicant ID # which you may need at a later time.

• Please note that submitting an application and receiving an application confirmation (including a Confirmation ID) does not guarantee your accreditation nor indicate that accreditation has been granted. You will receive a separate communication should your accreditation be granted.

• Should your accreditation be approved, please ensure you book your travel and accommodations as soon as possible.

• Previous accreditation does not guarantee accreditation for the 2026 festival.

• Applications for accreditation closed on Monday, July 8 at 8pm ET. No exceptions.

• A pass photo is required for your application to be submitted. Please ensure your photo is readily available before beginning your application process and note the specifications carefully in order to upload successfully. 

• Photo Requirements:

  • • Under 1 MB in size and in jpg format.

    • Photo should reflect your current appearance (taken within the last 12 months).

    • Photos must be in colour, no black and white.

    • No sunglasses or hats.

    • Only your head and shoulders should be in the frame.

    • You should be fully facing the camera and be the sole person in the image.

    • This passport-like photo is used for security purposes and so you must be clearly identified.

    • Photos that do not meet these requirements will be rejected and you will need to provide a new image.

• A letter from your editor/producer on official company letterhead, assigning you to cover the Festival. This letter should include the focus of your coverage during the Festival in as much detail as possible. You may either upload your letter as a PDF document or provide a URL.

• It is mandatory to submit at least two supporting materials as part of this application in the form of a PDF document or a URL (Google Drive, YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, website). Please ensure these are available and ready to submit before beginning this application.

• For Google Drive links: you must make sure the access permissions for the file or folder allow us to open it. Please adjust the share setting so anyone with the link can open it.