The 34^th Hong Kong International Film Festival

Guest Accreditation FAQ

Pre-festival Registration

1. What is Guest Accreditation?

Guest Accreditation identifies you as a film industry professional and is personalized, non-transferable, and grants you the following:

• Access to festival film screenings with the conditions below:

  Admission will be granted for all non sold-out screenings*, subject to availability of seats after the admission of all VIP Pass, ticket, Super Value Pass and Matinee Pass holders.

  *Guest Accreditation does not grant admission to Opening Films (at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre), Awards Gala, Closing Film(s) and all films shown in the HK Film Archive (film code ends with R).

Please note that Guest Accreditation does not grant access to the Festival parties nor receptions.

2. How do I get accredited for the Festival? What conditions must be met for accreditation?

Accreditation is issued directly by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS). You must submit the following documents on-line in order to complete the accreditation:

1. Proof of identity as a film industry professional (e.g. Work Pass or Business Card) (For Film Festival Delegate and Others categories applicants only) ;
2. Recent photo for production of the pass.

HKIFFS reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation.

3. Once I have filled out the accreditation application, do I receive confirmation that the application has been received?

Yes. Once your online accreditation form is submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement email from the HKIFFS. If no acknowledgement is received 30 minutes after the submission, please submit your form again. Please ensure that your email address is correct.

4. When is the application deadline for the 34^th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)? How do I know the result?

The deadline for Guest Accreditation is March 5,2010.  Applications containing complete information and all required copy of supporting documents will be processed around 2 weeks from the date of submission. You will be informed via email on or before March 12,2010 (depending on the date of application) whether your application is successful.

5. Am I guaranteed to get a Guest Pass once I have submitted the accreditation form?

The HKIFFS will review the application and reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation. For enquiries, please contact guest_accreditation@hkiff.org.hk

6. How can I also attend the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and the 8th Hong Kong- Asia Film Finance Forum (HAF)?

Overseas applicant who fully meets the accreditation requirements for HKIFF will be accredited to HAF and FILMART as well.

7. Can I attend the 4^th Asian Film Awards (AFA) with the HKIFF Guest Pass?

The HKIFF Pass is just for the 34^th HKIFF only. Admission to the 4^th Asian Film Awards is by invitation only.

At the festival

8. Where can I collect my Guest Pass?

Upon approval of Guest Accreditation, an email notification with collection information will be sent to you.

9. Can someone else pick up my Guest Pass for me?

Yes. However, please ensure that the person responsible for picking up your pass on your behalf has a copy of the application confirmation email from the HKIFFS, a letter of authorization from you and proof of identity.

10. For how long is my Guest Pass valid?

The Guest Pass is valid for the entire duration of the 34^th HKIFF (March 21 to April 6, 2010).

11. If I lose my Guest Pass, how can I get a replacement?

Please report loss at the HKIFF Media Centre located at the official hotel or the office of the HKIFFS immediately. Your pass can be reissued for a fee of HKD100 (in cash and a receipt will be issued), and the replacement will be issued within 24 hours.

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society

21/F, Millennium City 3, 370 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852-2970-3300
Opening Hours: 09:30 – 17:30

The 8^th Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum

Guest Accreditation FAQ

HAF Guest Pre-registration

1. What is Guest Accreditation?

Guest Accreditation identifies you as a film industry professional and is personalized, non-transferable, and grants you the following:

• Complimentary access to 8^th HAF and FILMART area
• Complimentary access to all the 8^th HAF and FILMART official networking events, screenings seminars and other special events, except for those by invitation only (Some events may require pre-registration and are on a first-come-first-served basis).
• Private business meetings arranged by the 8^th HAF with filmmakers (Appointments must be made online or on site and are on a first-come-first-served basis).

Please note that Guest Accreditation does not grant access to HAF parties nor receptions.

2. How do I get accredited for the 8^th HAF? What conditions must be met for accreditation?

Accreditation is issued directly by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS). You must fill in the application form, along with your recent photo and the accreditation fee:

1. Early Bird Discount: HK$400 / US$50 on or before January 31, 2010;
2. Registration after January 31, 2010 and Regular Admission: HK$2,000 / US$260

You will be informed by email within 5 working days whether your accreditation is successful.

HKIFFS reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation.

3. Once I have filled out the accreditation application, do I receive confirmation that the application has been received?

Yes. Once your online accreditation form is submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement receipt from the HKIFFS. If no acknowledgement is received 30 minutes after the submission, please submit your form again. Please ensure your email address is correct. [The acknowledgement receipt only indicates the status of data received, NOT the success of accreditation.]

4. Am I guaranteed to get a Guest Badge once I have submitted the accreditation form?

The HKIFFS will review the application and reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation. For enquiries, please contact hafregistration@hkiff.org.hk .

5. Can I also attend the 34^th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)?

The HAF Guest Accreditation is for HAF events (22 – 24.3.2010) and FILMART (22 – 25.3.2010) only. You have to apply for a Guest Pass for HKIFF separately. Please click here for registration.

For enquiries, please contact guest_accreditation@hkiff.org.hk .

6. Can I also attend the 4^th Asian Film Awards (AFA)?

The HAF Guest Badge is only valid during the 8^th HAF period (22 – 24.3.2010) and for the access to HAF area.

At the HAF

7. Where can I collect my Guest Badge?

Upon approval of Guest accreditation, an email notification with collection information will be sent to you.

8. For how long is my Guest Badge valid?

The Guest Badge is valid during the HAF period (22 – 24.3.2010).