Join us for this year’s edition of the Miami Film Festival by applying for press accreditation. Covering this year’s events, screenings, and talent. Submit your application to gain exclusive media access—spots are limited!
Welcome to Press Registration!
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in covering the Miami Film Festival, presented by Miami Dade College.
This page is for journalists and content creators who would like to apply for accreditation for the Festival’s 43rd edition, taking place April 9-19, 2026. If you plan to attend the Festival for coverage purposes, please complete the application below.
Who Should Apply
This registration is intended for:
- Journalists, editors, hosts and producers representing print, digital, broadcast, or radio/podcast outlets
- Photographers and videographers covering the Festival editorially
- Content creators producing original Festival-related content for established platforms
Each applicant must demonstrate a clear editorial or content plan tied directly to Miami Film Festival programming.
Each applicant must demonstrate a clear editorial or content plan tied directly to Miami Film Festival programming.
Accreditation Guidelines
- Individual applications required: Each media representative or content creator must submit their own accreditation application.
- Guest policy: If approved, accreditation and ticket access are issued only to the approved applicant. Guests and plus-ones are not permitted, except in rare, pre-approved circumstances due to limited theater and event capacity. Any exception must be requested in advance and confirmed in writing by the Festival’s press team.
- Access confirmation: Approved access and ticketing details are confirmed via email in advance. Accreditation is not available on-site, and the Festival does not manage RSVP lists at theater doors or on red carpets, with rare exceptions.
- Film crews: Please include filming details and total crew size under “Type of Coverage.”
- Interviews and assets: Interview requests, high-resolution images, and b-roll must be coordinated through the press team.
We look forward to working with you during the 43rd annual Miami Film Festival. To stay up-to-date on screenings, event happenings, press releases, and participating talent, please follow @miamifilm on Instagram and visit www.miamifilmfestival.com.
Code of Conduct
All applicants and approved attendees are expected to follow the Festival’s Code of Conduct. Approved accreditation may be revoked if Festival policies are not followed.
Accreditation Timeline
- Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Applicants will be notified of their accreditation status by Monday, April 6, 2026.
Due to the large number of applications received each year, the Festival is unable to accommodate every request. Accreditation decisions are determined on a case-by-case basis with qualifying factors that include confirmed pre-festival story assignments, samples of recent work, and scheduling availability.
Thank you for your interest in covering the Miami Film Festival.
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