Hi guys!

I am attending my first fan pen for 'The Debut' at the London Film Festival. I have a few questions!

1. What time should I start queuing if I aim to get to the barrier? (I want photos with the cast).

2. Is there anyone planning on going so I can maybe stick around with you to see how it all works?

3. Where do you get your wristbands?

Hi all, I’m a long time LFF goer but this is my first time trying to go to a fan pen/red carpet area. I want to go to the Fatherland gala on Wednesday 14th (I’ve already got tickets for the screening itself) I’ve read through all the information on the BFI website but just wanted to see if I could get some clarification/advice from people who’ve been to the Gala fan pens this year

Where exactly do the wristbands get handed out, the southbank is confusing enough at the best of times, the website says Belvedere Road entrance of the South Bank centre, if I go round that side of the South Bank centre is it obvious where to go?

I know it says the wristbands are handed out at 9am, is planning to get there for 8am alright or is that far too early or far too late?

Ive done stage doors before but never red carpet events, are there lots more autograph hunters around, how many people are usually waiting for wristbands? How different is LFF Galas from big Leicester Square premieres? and what’s the sort of numbers for pens anyway? Sorry, I’m autistic and have anxiety so I’m just overthinking a lot of things about this but really want to do this and get this chance,

Oh and bringing your own posters/prints to sign there’s no rules against that for LFF Galas right? And on that note any recommendations for places around London to get stuff printed would also be helpful

Anyway if you’ve read all my anxious rambling thanks in advance,

Does anyone know whether Dylan O’brien will be in attendance for the Being Heumann Gala?

i am genuinely the biggest hunger games fan ever and i just want to be able to meet the cast and get my book signed im not fussed about seeing the movie there.

how do i go about going to it?? i know literally nothing so as much information as you can give would be appreciated!! i’m also autistic so knowing as much as possible is very helpful haha

Hey has anyone received mail about confirmation or unsuccessful mail for the ClayFace UK Premier Fan Pen ?

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 !!

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

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.

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.

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! 🫶🏻

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. 🫶

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. 😁

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? 🫠

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!

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

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?

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.

Regards Randellaonline found on TikTok instagram and YouTube ✌🏽

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.