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Press/Media Accreditation Form

Press/Media Accreditation Form

Accredit press and media for your festival, capturing their outlet, role, coverage samples and access needs before you issue passes.

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Good press coverage amplifies a festival far beyond its venue, and managing it starts with proper accreditation. This press and media accreditation form lets journalists, photographers and crews request access, so you can vet each outlet and issue the right passes.

It captures the type and name of the media outlet, the applicant’s role, and a link to recent coverage or a portfolio, along with a press ID upload. It asks whether they need backstage access and why, then takes their name, email and agreement to your media terms.

Share the link on your press page so outlets can apply ahead of the festival. Vetting coverage and access needs early keeps your media list credible. Customize the fields, add your branding, and embed it on your site or share a link in minutes.

Form fields

Everything the Press/Media Accreditation Form above collects — 10 fields, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Media Pass Application

Type of media outlet
Short Answer
Media Outlet Name
Short Answer
Role (e.g. journalist, photographer)
Short Answer
Link to recent coverage or portfolio
Short Answer
Upload press ID or business card
Short Answer
Will you require backstage access?
Yes/No
Please explain your access needs
Long Answer
Applicant’s Full Name
Name
Contact Email
Email
Agreement
Multi-Select

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Common questions about the Press/Media Accreditation Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a press and media accreditation form?

A press and media accreditation form lets journalists, photographers and crews request official access to a festival, capturing their outlet, role, coverage samples and access needs. It gives organizers what they need to vet each applicant, so passes go to genuine media likely to deliver coverage.

What should a media accreditation form include?

This form captures the type and name of the media outlet, the applicant’s role, and a link to recent coverage or a portfolio, plus a press ID upload. It asks whether they need backstage access and why, and takes their name, email and agreement to the terms.

When should media apply for festival accreditation?

Well before the festival, once accreditation opens and their assignment is confirmed. Applying early gives organizers time to check each outlet’s coverage and plan press capacity, and means accredited media collect their pass smoothly rather than negotiating access at the door.

Who fills out a press accreditation form?

Journalists, photographers, bloggers and broadcast crews wanting to cover the festival. The form captures their outlet and recent coverage, so organizers can confirm they’re legitimate and likely to produce real coverage before granting a pass and any backstage or interview access.

Why ask for links to recent coverage?

Because accreditation is limited and worth protecting. A link to recent work or a portfolio lets organizers confirm the applicant genuinely covers relevant events and reaches an audience, so passes go to media who’ll deliver coverage rather than to anyone simply after free access.

Is this media accreditation template free to use?

Yes, completely free. Add or remove fields, adjust the outlet types and access options to fit your festival, and restyle it to your brand, then embed it on your site or share a link — no coding needed. A free Fun Forms account lets you collect applications.

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