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International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

IDFA

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2024

IDFA Demands Immediate Release of Iranian Filmmaker Navid Mihandoust

The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk (ICFR) and IDFA demand the immediate release of Iranian filmmaker Navid Mihandoust, who has been imprisoned since August 2023. Accused on false…

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24 European Film & TV Markets Form F.A.M.E. Alliance to Boost Industry Collaboration

Twenty-four European film and TV markets, including Locarno Pro and Mifa Annecy, have launched the F.A.M.E. Alliance to enhance their roles in Europe’s audiovisual sector. The alliance will promote…

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“Trains” and “Chronicles of the Absurd” claim top honors at IDFA 2024 in the Netherlands

IDFA 2024 announced winners at its 37th edition in Amsterdam, Netherlands. "Trains" by Maciej J. Drygas won Best Film in the International Competition, while Miguel Coyula’s "Chronicles of the…

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IDFA Forum Awards 2024: “Dry Sky,” “Do You Love Me,” “Amorphous,” and “Looking for the Mermaid” Triumph in the Netherlands

The IDFA Forum Awards 2024, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, honored "Dry Sky" by Ibrahim Omar (Best Pitch), "Do You Love Me" by Lana Y. Daher (Best Rough Cut), "Amorphous" by May Abdalla (DocLab Forum…

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NPO Documentary Talent Award 2024 goes to Hannah van Tassel for “Adrift” at IDFA in Netherlands

Hannah van Tassel has won the NPO Documentary Talent Award 2024 for her film project "Adrift," presented during the NPO Doc event at IDFA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The award includes a €25,000…

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Orwa Nyrabia to step down as IDFA Artistic Director in 2025

Orwa Nyrabia, Artistic Director of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), will step down at the end of his term in July 2025. Serving since 2018, Nyrabia has revitalized IDFA…

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Complete Selection Announced for IDFA DocLab 2024 in the Netherlands

IDFA DocLab 2024 in the Netherlands has announced its full lineup, featuring over 25 innovative projects in immersive non-fiction and digital storytelling competitions. This year’s program includes…

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IDFA 2024 Campaign by Balai and Fardjadniya Challenges Neutrality in Dutch Cultural Institutions

For IDFA 2024 in the Netherlands, visual artists Raul Balai and Ehsan Fardjadniya have crafted a campaign that critiques cultural institutions' approaches to diversity, inclusion, and accountability.…

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IDFA 2024 Reveals Full Lineup, Announces “About a Hero” as Opening Film in the Netherlands

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has revealed the full lineup for its 37th edition, running from November 14 to 24, 2024. Piotr Winiewicz’s "About a Hero" will open the…

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IDFA Forum 2024 Selects 55 Projects for its 32nd Edition in Amsterdam

The 32nd edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) Forum will feature 55 documentary projects selected from 820 entries, showcasing diverse global voices. This year’s…

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Regarded as one of the leading documentary festivals worldwide, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is an annual festival held in Amsterdam since 1988, dedicated to showcasing creative and high-quality documentary films from around the globe. In addition to competitive screenings, IDFA hosts industry events, workshops, and interactive projects. The 2025 edition will take place from 13 to 23 November.

Country

Netherlands

Categories

Documentary

Contacts

www.idfa.nl/

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