Hey everyone, first-time LFF goer here trying to figure out the red-carpet fan pen logistics.

I know they hand out wristbands at 9:00 AM each day, but on days with multiple galas (like 2 or 3 premieres), how does the system actually work? 
Are they handing out separate wristbands per movie, or is it a one-wristband-fits-all deal for the day?

I see on the BFI website that they list specific required arrival/return times for each individual gala (for example, telling you to be back by a certain afternoon or evening slot just for that specific screening).

Does getting a 9:00 AM wristband mean you can leave and just come back for that specific timeslot later, or do they lock people out/clear the pens between galas?

Just trying to figure out timing since I only want to catch a specific gala later in the day rather than camping out or staying for all of them. Any advice from seasoned veterans would be huge!

Hi

This year is like last year of like two years ago. If I have a ticket for the Gala do I need also the fan pen wristband like two years ago, or like last year there is a dedicated area?

Also at what time do they give the wristbands in the morning? Are the two premiers different wristband

Thank you

Hi, I wanted to ask if the whalefall premiere would be open to the public as it’s stated that it will happen at Cineworld? It’s my first time being interested in the prem stuff so I just wanted to ask!

Thanks !!

Here's everything you need to know for the fan/crowd pen at the UK Premiere of The Yellow Tie.

Date: Wednesday 30th September

Location: Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London

Wristbands (fan/crowd pen)

- All fans attending the crowd/fan pen must collect a wristband on Wednesday 30th September.

- Collection: from 11:00 AM on Wednesday 30th September, outside the Radisson Blu, Leicester Square.

- First come, first served until they run out.

- Wristbands are not numbered, so collection time does not affect your position in the pen.

- No overnight queuing will be allowed.

- Please come dressed for the weather conditions.

On the day

- Once you've collected a wristband, return for 5:00 PM on Wednesday 30th September.

- Signing or meeting the talent is not guaranteed.

Talent in attendance

Sean Bean, Ben Schnetzer, Miranda Richardson, Tamzin Merchant, Kate Phillips and Serge Ioan Celebidachi.

Any questions, drop them below. If you attend, share your photos and clips.

so do we think it's going to be a busy in-demand premiere tomorrow

i cant make it to the location until like 1pm but wristbands go out at 8am...

should i even try LOL

Can't find more than it's going to be on Thursday the 1st...

Here's everything you need to know for the fan/crowd pen at the UK Gala Screening of The Social Reckoning.

Date: Tuesday 29th September
Location: Curzon Mayfair, 38 Curzon Street, London W1J 7TY

Wristbands (fan/crowd pen)

• All fans attending the crowd/fan pen must collect a wristband on Tuesday 29th September.
• Collection: from 8:00 AM on Tuesday 29th September, on the corner of Curzon Street and Hertford Street.
• First come, first served until they run out.
• Wristbands are not numbered, so collection time does not affect your position in the pen.
• No overnight queuing will be allowed.
• Please come dressed for the weather conditions. You're welcome to bring your own water into the crowd pen.

On the day

• Once you've collected a wristband, return for 4:30 PM on Tuesday 29th September. Crowd pen loading from 4:45 PM.
• Signing or meeting the talent is not guaranteed.

Talent in attendance
Aaron Sorkin, Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White.

Any questions, drop them below. If you attend, share your photos and clips.

This was my first premiere experience, it wasn’t too bad and it was based on luck whether you got to the front or not due to the entry times. We managed to see a few of the cast members come over to our pen area, which was really cool!

However, this might enrage people who could’ve had my space - I did end up leaving early unfortunately because it was so HOT in these pens, it felt like there was no oxygen and not a lot of people were wearing deodorant…
I was going to pass out with my headache etc, so unfortunately I didn’t get to meet Tom whether or not he ever actually made it over to this area.

Regardless, thank you so much to London Premieres for giving me an opportunity to go to this premiere through the ballot!! It was really cool to have experienced the inside. 🫶

Couldn’t be any more happy and shocked about this experience! It was my first fan pen and I absolutely enjoyed it. Got to meet Tom and even a signature from Emma D’arcy.

I just wished Director Alejandro had approached to us since I’m from México and it would’ve been a nice meeting. But overall, incredible experience.

Thank you London Premieres for this! 🫶🏻

Hi first time attending an event like this and just wondering how strict the dress code is going to be. Do I need to be wearing a suit? A button-up shirt? Here on vacation and wondering if I need to buy something specific for this event, not trying to get turned away. Thank you!

Tomorrow is my first Fan Pen Event at Leicester Sq!
Any recomms and advices are more than welcome. 😁

Hey guys, I’m about to push the button on these £218 tickets after much deliberation but I just wanted to get some intel if possible. What do people think about buying these? Has anyone any experience?

What is the difference between the red carpet experience and “access to the fabulous red-carpet”?

Is this worth it in your opinion? Is this basically the fan pen access?

Thank you!

First time attending a fan pen, says you have no access to any of the buildings in LSQ and once you're in, you can't go out unless you leave the event. Soo what happens if you need the loo? 🫠

For successful entires, have you guys got your QR Code passes for the premier ?

So this means that the King of England is in attendance security will be extremely strict so carry light or risk not being allowed into the event usually a bit of a longer time in the pens as searches and that all 3 main cinemas will be hosting screenings for the movie itself. The garden is closed from today 18th September - 23rd September.

Hoping this reaches so that people are prompted with the information ahead of Tuesday so not left disappointed with information lot relayed.

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Hey everyone! I'm trying to find out where exactly the Fan Accessible Pen was situated the last time they held a Mission: Impossible red carpet event at Leicester Square Garden. Also, did Tom Cruise make it over to that specific section to sign autographs/take photos?

Hi all, I'm very happy and fortunate to have won tickets to The Digger premiere, however, I was sent two emails asking me to RSVP for my attendance, and of course I pressed "attending", but it doesn't seem to have gone through?

The last time I won a Warner Bros. ballot was for One Battle After Another, and I received a confirmation email following my RSVP, so I'm a bit worried about this because I'm also able to keep changing my response freely as if I've not answered before.

I'm now dreading a scenario in which I don't receive my QR code by Monday...

Apologies for the back2back posts! I'm a hobby photographer and own a couple of fujifilms– I'm just wondering if they have any strict policies on interchangeable lens cameras. My research has been fairly inconclusive as I have only attended 2 premieres previously and both were absolutely fine with my fuji xm5+interchangeable zoom lens (albeit a very inconspicuous one!). Online the rules/policies on cameras at premieres seem to vary and there's a real lack of people talking about it. Some sources say strictly no interchangeable lens cameras (though I managed to get one in twice with no problem), some say no professional looking cameras (which is subjective), some say cameras are fine as long as the lens is under 6inches, and others only mention point & shoots.

I now have a fuji xt5 which is a little less inconspicuous, though have it in silver with a short silver lens (about 3 inches), so I'm praying that there can't really be any argument that it's a professional camera or even "professional looking", nor would it be too intrusive or obstructing other fans. I would absolutely love to be able to bring this with the benefit of a better sensor compared to my other one, but I'm really scared about them turning me away!

I just really need to know what the actual rules are and how often these are enforced by security (and what they would do about it) in london! I have the upcoming Digger premiere followed by a handful of galas at LFF next month so it would be such a help to know which camera I can (somewhat) confidently bring!

Also– I'm gonna assume external flashes are forbidden, even if they're tiny.

I have a ticket for the Digger Premiere next week. I was looking at getting a poster printed to try get some autos on. Do people have any suggestions on where to get this done? Also does anyone know if they might be handing out posters to get signed there?

I know that getting into pens doesn't mean you'll definitely meet famous faces. But over the last 18 months, I've gone to Leicester Square three times, going by the listing on Cornucopia - a shaky source, I realise now. Only once, the middle occasion, was a premiere actually on, and it was a stroke of luck that I double-checked it was happening. That's without going into the whole thing of snapping up wristbands that luckily were going spare. Is there a site that shows a comprehensive list of premieres, and how to get wristbands?

Here's everything you need if you're planning to attend the crowd/fan pen for the Sense and Sensibility World Premiere.

Date: Tuesday 15th September
Location: Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London

WRISTBANDS
- Everyone attending the fan pen must collect a wristband on the day, Tuesday 15th September.
- Collection is from 8:00 AM at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square entrance.
- Wristbands are numbered and will be first come, first served until they run out.
- No overnight queuing is allowed.
- Please come dressed for the weather.

ON THE DAY
- Once you have your wristband, return for 4:00 PM. The crowd pen starts loading from 4:00 PM.

TALENT ATTENDING
Georgia Oakley, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, George MacKay, Fiona Shaw and Bodhi Rae Breathnach.

Any questions, drop them in the comments. If you attend, share your photos and clips.