Press Pass accreditation offers the following access:

• • Access to film screenings via the following options:

    • • Press & Industry screenings: Accredited Press Pass holders can access Press & Industry screenings. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and you must have your pass with you to gain entry. The full Press & Industry screenings schedule will be available at tiff.net/schedule in mid-August.

      • Advance public screening tickets (10 tickets, one per screening): An allocation of 10 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. 

• • • • Day-of public screening tickets: Starting at 8am each day of TIFF 50 (September 4–14), accredited Press Pass holders can sign in to claim available tickets for same-day public screenings complimentary, subject to availability (one per screening per press pass).

      • Rush public screening tickets: Accredited Press Pass holders can access the rush line to any public screening and receive a complimentary ticket, subject to availability.

  • Access to the Industry Conference, subject to availability

  • Access to the TIFF Press Lounge

  • Access to the Industry Centre

  • Access to the Industry Box Office located in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom

  • Access to the Festival press site

  • Ability to request placement on red carpets to cover select premieres

  • Press Pass accreditations are non-transferable

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

Media Access Pass accreditation offers the following access:

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

• Ability to request placement on red carpets to cover select premieres

• Access to the TIFF Press Lounge

• Access to the Festival press site

• Does not include the following:

  • • Does not include Press & Industry screenings

    • Does not include an allocation to 10 Public Screening tickets

    • Does not include access to the Industry Box Office located in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom

• Tickets can be purchased through public sales channels

• Media Access 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 (open June 2–July 7, 2025) and specify on the relevant question on the application form that they’re seeking red carpet access.

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

An application form needs to be submitted for each individual member of a media outlet’s team or crew (who will be working on the red carpet), including each individual sound person, camera operator, host, producer, etc. For example a host, cameraperson, and producer each need to submit individual accreditation application forms. Every member of your crew who would need to work on the red carpet must have their own individual TIFF media accreditation pass. This requires an accreditation application for each individual.

• 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 so 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.

• The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival will take place in person September 4–14, 2025.

• 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 so you cannot use the same email address on forms for multiple people.

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

• Please note that submitting an application and receiving an application confirmation (including a Confirmation ID or Request 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 2025 festival.

• Applications for accreditation will close on Monday, July 7 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.

• It is mandatory to submit at least two supporting materials as part of this application in the form of 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: please make sure appropriate access permissions are enabled so our team can open the link.)