The Festival welcomes local, regional and international journalists from all media. Accreditation begins one month before the festival opens and can be completed on-line below. Accreditation is subject to appropriate credentials and identification. If you are a freelance journalist, not affiliated with a title or agency, we ask that you attach a resume of your work to date.

Click to download the press accreditation form.

REGULATIONS

Festival Film Jakmèl's mission is to provide the Haitian people the knowledge necessary to achieve sustainable progress and long-term development. We firmly believe that through empowerment - access, exposure and education - Haitians can enrich their lives and use their own resilient culture to more effectively ensure a brighter future for their country.

By signing and returning the Press Accreditation Form the applicant certifies that they are a working journalist and intend to attend the Festival events for professional reporting purposes. If applicant is a free-lance journalist, not employed by a known media entity, a resume and sample of previously broadcast or published work is required.

Applicants understand that Press Badges are non-transferable and subject to revocation by the Festival authorities should an individual's behavior be deemed undesirable.

Starting 2006, applicants must submit a copy of their press coverage to the Festival press office. Failure to do so will result in the loss of privilege to attend as a professional during Festival Film Jakmèl 2007.

Festival Film Jakmèl actively supports the fight against piracy.

No recording devices of any kind are permitted in screening rooms or open venues unless accompanied by a Festival Press of Representative. Any journalist found recording any portion of any film will be permanently banned from attending the Festival in the future and potentially subject to prosecution.

Click to download the press accreditation form.