Press Information

Press Credentials Application and Guidelines

Please review the following guidelines and proceed to the next press credential application form page. Your application will be reviewed, but not all applications will be approved. Press tickets and press/photo passes are limited.

  • Application deadline is August 1, 2009. No exceptions.
  • Applicants will be notified no later than August 15, 2009.
  • An editor's letter emailed to press (at) onereel.org is required for all affiliated freelance photographers and writers. Applicants MUST be on editorial assignment for a publication.
  • Photographers affiliated with an artist must have an artist representative letter verifying affiliation emailed to press (at) onereel.org.
  • No applications from filmmakers will be accepted.
  • Photo passes granted do not guarantee access to Samsung Mainstage photo pit. A separate photo pass will be used for a VERY limited number of photographers approved to shoot Samsung Mainstage artists. All photo passes are subject to artist approval.
  • Festival photographers' photos (including mainstage artist photos) will be made available via a web link, provided each day.

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