Member of the press who wish to cover the 26th Tokyo International Film Festival are requested to carefully read the following information before applying for a Press Pass or a newly established Technical Pass.
*All members of the press are advised to apply for Press Accreditation in advance to cover festival events taking place during the TIFF.
*If you prefer to obtain the information and press releases in Japanese, please change the Website's communication language to Japanese and apply your application.
Applications for Press accreditation in 2013 have been closed.
We appreciate for your applications.
However, please be informed that we keep accepting your applications for Technical Pass.
To those who have not applied for Technical Pass, please be reminded to apply as soon as possible.
＊Press Members who require a Visa to enter Japan are strongly advised to apply as early as possible.
About Press Pass/Technical Pass
Press Pass and Technical Pass are required IDs for media representatives who want to cover festival events taking place during the TIFF. Pass holders can quickly enter event venues without wasting time for further ID check.
Applying for Accreditation
Please note that members of the press are required to submit their coverage of film from the past one year.
Categories of Passes
We have two kinds of passes for the press - Press Pass and Technical Pass. Please check the description of each pass and choose one according to your need.
Press Pass (Reporter/Journalist)
Your Press Pass provides
- Press releases and other information from the press office by e-mail
- Access to Press and Industry (P&I) screenings, the Press Information Center, TIFFCOM 2013 and TIFFCOM screenings, and other specified events and activities
- Quick and easy entry to TIFF events (including the Opening and Closing events).
Technical Pass (Photographer/Media Technician)
Your Technical Pass provides
- Press releases and other information from the press office by e-mail
- Access to the Press Information Center, TIFFCOM 2013 and other specified events and activities.
- Quick and easy entry to TIFF events (including the Opening and Closing events).
*Technical Pass holders may not attend Press & Industry (P&I) screenings and TIFFCOM screenings.
Notification of Result
We will review your application and notify you of the result by e-mail.
Delivery of your Pass (Pass Pick-up)
Details concerning the delivery of your Pass will be provided on the website.
We will also e-mail the details to you in mid-October.
