Fantastic Fest welcomes all members of the media and influencers interested in covering our 2026 in-person event to apply for a Press badge (options include In-Person or Remote coverage).

Minimum Requirements for Press/Influencers
*Age 21 or over (in-person coverage)
*Required to run at least three pieces of coverage during the festival dates (September 17 - 24) for each complimentary badge received. A preview/curtain raiser in advance of the festival or a recap the week following the festival may count toward the minimum coverage requirements.

Application
*Deadline to submit an application for a Press badge is July 31, 2026.*Please understand that simply submitting does not guarantee you a Press badge. Once your form is received, it will be reviewed and, if approved, a Press badge may be confirmed. *Please allow up to 3 weeks from submission for approval process.
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Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddFk9gW_7F2YNLdldLphGxO-Qljo_Gc2LmDkfWLAUNL71KBQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor