CALL FOR INDUSTRY AND STUDENTS 2025

Are you a film professional or student?
Welcome! We are waiting for you in Panama from April 9th to 12th, 2026 for the fourteenth edition of the International Film Festival of Panama. Whatever your profile, we have the accreditation you need.

ACCREDITATION FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

The International Film Festival of Panama opens the accreditation period to all professionals in the film industry, including directors, writers, producers, executive producers, sales agents, exhibitors, distributors, film commissioners and festival programmers for their fourteenth edition from April 9th to 12th, 2026.

The benefits of industry accreditation include:

  • Two courtesy tickets per day for public performances that must be claimed on April 9th at the assigned box office.
  • Free entry to all public functions if seats are available (Rushline).
  • Access to master classes and panels, depending on availability.
  • Access to networking events (invitations will be sent by mail)
  • Gala and opening party
  • Cocktail and closing event

PROCESSING

The complete online accreditation process is carried out through this link:

Once you have sent the documentation required in the previous section, if your application is accepted, you will receive an email with instructions to withdraw your accreditation. To access and complete the accreditation form through the web.

Terms and Conditions:

  • IFF Panama reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.
  • If it is proven that the company does not exist or that you do not work in the film industry, IFF Panama will cancel and/or deny the Industry accreditation.
  • If you do not attach the payment receipt correctly, IFF Panama will cancel and/or deny the industry accreditation.
  • You will have a period of five (5) business days to submit the documents correctly from the time of notification of incorrect attachments. If you do not provide the requested documents correctly, IFF Panama will definitively cancel the accreditation.
  • The payment made for the accreditation application request is non-refundable.
  • If you have any questions, contact us through: acreditaciones@iffpanama.ong

Costs

Early bird accreditation

From February 12th to March 12th, 2026

Regular accreditation

From March 13th to March 30th, 2026

Last minute accreditation

From April 9th to 12th, 2026 (During the festival)

*Price includes platform service fees.

You can pay by credit/debit card through the following “Cuanto.App” link.

You can make payment through:

Yappy: find us as IFFPanamá in the directory

Deposit or bank transfer:

Bank: Banco General
Beneficiary: IFF Panama Foundation
Current Account Number: 03-10-01-082979-9

IMPORTANT: When making the payment through Cuanto.App, expenses and commissions apply. Proof of payment from Cuanto.App/deposit/bank transfer/yappy must be attached when completing the accreditation application form.

ACCREDITATION FOR STUDENTS

The International Film Festival of Panama opens the accreditation period to the next generation of industry professionals for its fourteenth edition from April 9th to 12th, 2026.

The benefits of accreditation for students include:

  • Access to master classes and panels, depending on availability.
  • Free entry to all public functions if seats are available (Rushline).

PROCESSING

The complete process of processing accreditations is online and is carried out through this link

Once you have sent the documentation required in the previous section, if your application is accepted, you will receive an email with instructions to withdraw your accreditation. To access and complete the accreditation form through the website.

Terms and Conditions:

  • IFF Panama reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.

  • If the registration receipt or student card is not valid, IFF Panama will cancel and/or deny the student accreditation.

  • If you do not attach the payment receipt correctly, IFF Panama will cancel and/or deny the student accreditation.

  • You will have a period of five (5) business days to submit the documents correctly from the time of notification of incorrect attachments. After these five (5) business days, IFF Panama may definitively deny accreditation.

  • Accreditations are non-refundable.

  • If you have any questions, contact us at: acreditaciones@iffpanama.ong

Costs

Early Bird accreditation

From February 12th to March 12th, 2026

Regular accreditation

From March 13th to March 30th, 2026

Last minute accreditation

From April 9th to 12th, 2026 (During the festival)

*Price includes platform service fees.

You can pay by credit/debit card through the following “Cuanto.App” link.

You can make payment through:

Yappy: find us as IFFPanamá in the directory.

Deposit or bank transfer:
Bank: Banco General
Beneficiary: IFF Panama Foundation
Current Account Number: 03-10-01-082979-9

IMPORTANT: When making the payment through Cuanto.App, expenses and commissions apply. Proof of payment from Cuanto.App/deposit/bank transfer/yappy must be attached when completing the accreditation application form.

PRESS ACCREDITATION

The International Film Festival of Panama opens the accreditation period to all national and international journalists for its fourteenth edition. The process to request accreditation will be from February 12th to March 30th, 2026.

The benefits of press accreditation include:

  • Access to all press conferences
  • Free entry to all public functions if seats are available (Rushline).
  • Access to the press section on red carpets

Requirements:

  • Profile of the company that will be publishing the articles.
  • Official assignment letter (PDF) signed by the editor of the publication specifying the type and length of the work and the publication schedule. This document must be attached to the application form.

Terms and Conditions:

  • IFF Panama reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.

  • If it is proven that the company does not exist or that you do not work as a journalist in any media outlet, IFF Panama will cancel and/or deny press accreditation.

  • You will have a period of five (5) business days to submit the documents correctly from the time of notification of incorrect attachments. After these five (5) business days, IFF Panama will definitively deny accreditation

 

If you have any questions, contact us at accreditaciones@iffpanama.ong

This accreditation will allow our press friends to request interviews, access to red carpet and press conference coverage and limited access to public screenings.

IMPORTANT: Please note that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee accreditation. New and returning applicants must complete the Press Accreditation Application and must be sent by email before March 30th, 2026