Practical information
Accreditations
Journalists and film professionals can apply for accreditation for the 53rd edition of the festival starting August 2026. Film and film music students from a selection of (Belgian) schools can apply for an accreditation starting September 2026. All applications go through your personal MyFFG account.
Directions & Accessibility
You'll find the heart of Film Fest Ghent at and around Kinepolis Ghent, but there are also screenings in the different cinema's of the city centre. All festival locations are easily accessible by bike, car or public transport. Most of the festival locations are accessible for visitors who use a wheelchair.
© Michiel DevijverFilm Fest Café & restaurants
At the Film Fest Café, we like to enrich your film chats with a delicious snack and a wide range of drinks. Moreover, at the Film Fest Café, you are also in the right spot for interesting talks and meetings. Would you like to extend your film evening with dinner? Then we have some excellent restaurant recommendations for you!
Sustainable festival visit
Film Fest Gent organises a ten-day festival and is aware of its ecological and social impact. We show around 150 films during more than 400 screenings, we invite film talent from all over the world to Ghent and we gather an international audience. The organisation of the festival inevitably generates CO2 emissions. Today, we are already making efforts to reduce our ecological footprint and increase our social impact. And we strive for more. Are you with us?
Resources for victims of harassment or sexual assault
During Film Fest Gent, it's possible that some of the films on the programme deal with topics such as sexual assault, sexual violence and rape. Have you seen something or experienced something yourself? Please consult these resources. Do not hesitate to speak to Film Fest Gent staff. Do you need help immediately? Call the emergency hotline 112.
