Here you can apply for accreditation for the 36th FILM FESTIVAL COLOGNE.
Festival accreditation is valid for the entire FILM FESTIVAL COLOGNE 2026 and gives you access to all public screenings as well as the special events and artist talks with our award-winners. Accredited guests can also look forward to our festival catalogue, our popular festival bag and small gifts from our partners.
Registration Deadline: 8 October 2026 (23:59 CET)
Online Payment Deadline: 15 October 2026 (23:59 CET)
Please note that the accreditation will only be released after successful verification of the documents.
Industry Accreditation
Representatives of the film and media industry can be accredited. Please register for these events on the respective event pages.
If you would like to be accredited as a professional, please provide the following information:
- company name
- company address
- function in the company
Industry-accredited guests may also register for:
- opening and closing receptions
- festival parties and networking events
- exclusive industry networking opportunities
Please note that access to these events is subject to prior registration and availability.
The accreditation fee is EUR 40 for the Early Bird rate. The regular fee is EUR 50.
Accreditation for Students
Students of all disciplines can be accredited. Please provide the following information:
- name of the university
- name of the study program
- valid proof of enrolment
The accreditation fee is EUR 40 for the Early Bird rate. The regular fee is EUR 50.
Accreditation Media
Reporting journalists can be accredited. Please provide the following information:
- address of the editorial office
- valid press ID
- link to a recent publication
The fee for media accreditation is EUR 20.00.
Photographers and camera crews are kindly requested to contact our press agency directly. Further information is available on our Press page.
General registration deadline
The general deadline for registration is: October 8th, 2026 (23:59 CET)
Once the accreditation process is complete, you will receive all necessary information by email in early October.
Opening hours festival centre
Pick up from our festival centre at
25hours Hotel Köln The Circle
Im Klapperhof 22-24
50670 Cologne
Tuesday, October 27th, 12–18 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28th, 12–18 p.m.
Thursday, October 29th, 9 a.m.–20 p.m.
Friday, October 30th, 9 a.m.–20 p.m.
Saturday, October 31st, 12–20 p.m.
Sunday, November 1st, 12–18 p.m.
Monday, November 2nd, 9 a.m.–18 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3rd, 9 a.m.–18 p.m.
Wednesday, November 4th, 12–15 p.m.
Festival accreditation is valid for FILM FESTIVAL COLOGNE 2026 and grants access to the sessions and all public screenings as long as individual tickets are available.
Individual tickets for the respective screening can be picked up from 8 am two days before the screening in the online shop with your code and upon presentation of your festival accreditation at the box office in the festival centre. There will also be a last-minute queue at each screening to fill the last seats.
If you have any questions regarding accreditation, please contact akkreditierung@filmfestival.cologne.
The FILM FESTIVAL COLOGNE is sponsored by the Minister for Federal and European Affairs, International Affairs and Media, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the Head of the State Chancellery, the City of Cologne and the Film- und Medienstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
FILM FESTIVAL COLOGNE
Cologne Conference GmbH
Machabäerstraße 5, D-50667 Köln
Tel.: +49 221 788 785 10
contact@filmfestival.cologne
