
Press & Film professionals
Film Fest Gent plays an important role for the film and film music sectors, both nationally and internationally. The industry programme is a meeting point for the Belgian and international film and film music profession. The festival also draws (international) attention to Belgian film and film music talent. With a festival accreditation you can experience all press and industry events from the front row. From August onwards you can apply for an accreditation.
Create a MyFFG profile
Are you a member of the press, a film professional or a film student? Then you can create a Professional or Press account on MyFFG. In your personal MyFFG account one can find more information about the press screenings, your personal film schedule, your favourite screenings, the interview possibilities, filmstills and the red carpet planning.
Submit your film
The submission process for the 50th Film Fest Gent (11-22 October 2023) is now open.
The deadline for Belgian student shorts (all films made at one of the official Belgian film schools) is 8 September 2023. Send your online screener to eindwerken@filmfestival.be. No entry fee needed for these student applications.
From January 2023 onwards you can apply for the 50th edition of Film Fest Gent (10-21 October 2023). The deadline for entering your film for that edition is 1 August 2023.
Entry Fee:
EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE (until May 31st 2023):
Shorts: €20 (max. 30 minutes)
Features: €30 (from 31 up to 69 minutes)
Features: €50 (a minimum of 70 minutes)
From 1 June 2023 the entry fee will be:
Shorts: €30 (max. 30 minutes)
Features: €40 (from 31 up to 69 minutes)
Features: €75 (a minimum of 70 minutes)
Please submit your film through your MyFFG account.
Accreditations
Members of the press and professionals can obtain an accreditation for the festival from August onwards. Film professionals can register as Professional, members of the press can register as Press in their MyFFG account. After completing your registration, you can apply for an accreditation within your MyFFG account. Just go to Professional or Press and go to the application form.
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