Accreditation
The Movies that Matter Festival takes place from 19–27 March 2027 in The Hague, the Netherlands. We welcome applications for festival accreditation from professionals working in the film industry and human rights sector.
Accreditation offers access to film screenings, industry events and networking opportunities, bringing together filmmakers, producers, distributors, festival professionals, human rights advocates and other industry experts.
The festival accreditation pass costs €95.
Please read the information below carefully before submitting your accreditation request.
Who can apply?
Festival accreditation is intended for professionals working in the film industry and human rights sector. All applications are reviewed to determine eligibility.
What does accreditation include?
An accredited festival pass gives you access to:
- All Industry programmes during the festival.
- A maximum of 15 film screenings at our main venues, Filmhuis Den Haag and Theater aan het Spui.
- Early access to ticket sales. The presale starts on 3 March, around 12:00 PM CET.
- Daily Guests Meet Guests networking drinks, from Saturday to Wednesday.
- The Industry Networking Dinner with the Dutch film industry on Wednesday.
- The Movies that Matter Festival Award Ceremony on Wednesday.
- The festival guest list, including contact email addresses.
Please note: Your accreditation pass does not automatically reserve your place at screenings or programmes. You must book a separate ticket for every screening and programme you wish to attend, using the email address provided in your accreditation application (from 3 March).
Discover the Industry programme (22, 23 and 24 March)
We bring together professionals from the film industry and human rights sector for a varied programme of workshops, panel discussions, impact campaign pitches and masterclasses.
Monday 22, Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 March are the busiest days for Industry events, but there’s plenty to discover throughout the festival. Alongside recurring programmes such as Take on Film & Impact, Meet the Activist and The Mission of the New Maker, you can expect sessions exploring topics such as filmmaking and mental health, working with archival footage, and the Dutch documentary landscape.
Whether you’re looking to gain new insights, share experiences or connect with fellow professionals working at the intersection of film and social change, the Industry programme offers plenty of opportunities to get inspired and meet new people.
Curious about what to expect? Explore last year’s Industry programme for an impression of the events and topics on offer. The programme for 2027 will be revealed at a later stage.
Application procedure and payment
We process accreditation applications once a week. You will receive an email informing you of the outcome within a few working days of your application being reviewed.
If your accreditation request is approved, you will receive a payment link by email. Your accreditation is confirmed once payment has been completed.
Please note that we do not offer accreditation waivers or discounts.
Application deadline
The deadline to apply for festival accreditation is 28 February 2027. We recommend submitting your application well in advance.