The Communications staff of The Pan African Film and Arts Festival will do everything in its power to credential as many media outlets as space will allow. However, the theater has very limited space available. Due to the overwhelming amount of interest, we will not be able to accommodate everyone. We would appreciate your cooperation in keeping your requests to a minimum.
APPLYING FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS
The deadline to apply for media credentials was Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5 p.m. PT. While you may still submit an application, please be patient while we assist those who did register on time. Please do not call or email regarding the status of your late application, you will be notified. All press must apply for credentials. No exceptions.
CREDENTIAL PICK UP
As of February 10, those late in picking up their credentials, can pick them up in the lobby of the Culver Plaza Theatre (9919 Washington Blvd.) at the PAFF table beginning Thursday, February 11 during normal business hours. No credentials will be handed out at the PAFF Office.
CREDENTIAL USE
Press is allowed into films on a space available basis. All press must obtain a film ticket in order to enter a screening. To see if there is space available for a selected screening and obtain a ticket, please visit the PAFF box office and present your press badge ahead of the screening. If a ticket is available, one will be given to you. Press without an approved media credential badge will not receive a ticket.
GUIDELINES & RULES
- PAFF Media Credentials do not guarantee seating for any screenings.
- PAFF Media is seated on a space availability only, no exceptions.
- No recording devices are permitted in the theater without prior approval. Theater security will be monitoring all press and will ask violators to leave. This is the theater’s rule, not PAFF’s, so please don’t ask us to change it.
- PAFF Media Credentials are not transferable under any circumstances. Violation of this rule will result in an automatic revoke of your credential.
- Plan ahead. If there is a film that you want to cover, go to the theater early and check in at the PAFF table. PAFF will make every effort possible to accommodate you once the PAFF ticket holders are seated and if there is space available.
- Media cannot get into screenings without a physical ticket, so arrive early, and check in.
- Only PAFF pre-approved media will be allowed to enter PAFF red carpet events. All other media’s coverage is extended to the red carpet only, no exceptions.
TO REQUEST CREDENTIALS
The Pan African Film and Arts Festival will not accept any requests made via phone, fax, mail, or email. All requests must be submitted via our online form. NO FAXES, EMAILS, OR MAILED COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. No exceptions. If your organization is planning to submit multiple credential requests, please designate a “credential manager” to log in and make all of the submissions for your organization.