Please note that the Locarno Network accreditation does not grant access to screenings, unless if purchased as an add-on to a Professional accreditation.
If the following FAQs about Locarno Network don't answer your questions, please contact us at public.affairs@locarnofestival.ch.
For all other kinds of accreditation, please write to customer@locarnofestival.ch.
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On-site Info Points
More details will be available in July.
You can request a Locarno Network accreditation online through our website, as a stand-alone or as an extension to a Professional accreditation.
For detailed information on the price and benefits of this accreditation, please visit the dedicated page.
The deadline for online accreditation requests is August 1 at 12:00 AM CEST. Locarno Network accreditations requests are not subject to a late fee.
Yes, last-minute accreditations can be requested on-site at the Accreditation Desks at the Festival Center (Piazza Grande, Palazzo Sopracenerina SES) starting from August 5. We recommend, however, that you apply online by August 1st, as this will allow for a quicker and more convenient processing of your request.
More information about the desk opening dates and hours will follow.
If you have not received the confirmation of submission shortly after completing the form, please check the spam folder.
If it's not there, please contact us at customer@locarnofestival.ch.
You will need to provide your first and last name, type of accreditation requested, along with the submission date (if known), so that we can retrieve your entry form.
Processing accreditation requests can take several weeks due to the high volume of applications we receive. Our team is committed to reviewing them as quickly as possible. We kindly ask you to refrain from following up unless strictly necessary.
The accreditation provides access to the Who’s Who app, offering an overview of all Locarno Network members, with the possibility to contact them directly within the app, book meeting rooms, and more.
For a detailed list of the benefits included with a Locarno Network accreditation, please visit the dedicated page.
You can collect your physical badge at the Accreditation Desks at the Festival Center (Piazza Grande, Palazzo Sopracenerina SES), starting from August 5. Please show the accreditation confirmation email.
More information about the desk opening dates and hours will follow.
Can't find your confirmation email?
Check the spam folder. If it's not there, please contact us at customer@locarnofestival.ch.
You will need to provide your first and last name, type of accreditation requested, along with the submission date (if known), so that we can retrieve your entry form.
Accreditations are nominative. Any misuse of the accreditation will result in its immediate revocation.
If, for any reason, you can no longer attend the Festival, please contact us at public.affairs@locarnofestival.ch by July 31st at the latest.
Accreditations are non-refundable, except in cases of proven health reasons.
For security purposes, the Locarno Film Festival reserves the right to conduct regular checks of accreditation holders. Please ensure you carry an official ID with you at all times.
The Locarno Network accreditation, as a stand-alone, does not grant access to screenings; it provides access only if purchased as an add-on to a Professional accreditation.
