Learn more about accreditation for professionals at IDFA
Accreditation is now open! Depending on your professional activities in the documentary field and your interest, we offer a variety of accreditations providing access to the festival, markets, and talent development program. Below, you can explore what’s included in each guest pass for IDFA 2022. Be sure to read our guidelines before filling in your accreditation form. Accreditation deadline is October 1. A different deadline applies for the accreditation of IDFAcademy: August 25. The festival dates are from 9 – 20 November, one week earlier than in previous years. Should the situation regarding health and safety change, it goes without saying we will adapt accordingly and keep you posted.
At the moment, IDFA 2022 is an onsite festival and while we offer a limited online participation, we do not offer Online Passes separately.
€250 excl. 9% VAT*
This pass gives access to:
€150 excl. 9% VAT
This pass gives access to:
€50 excl. 9% VAT
This pass gives access to:
€360 excl. 21% VAT*
Due to high demand, the number of Observers is limited to one person per production company. Please check the page Who can attend IDFA Forum? and Who can attend IDFA DocLab Forum? to see if you are eligible for accreditation.
This pass gives access to:
All Producers Connection accreditations will undergo a selection process due to limited seats. Please read more about the Producers Connection to see whether you are eligible here.
€160 excl. 21% VAT*
This pass gives access to:
One pass is included in the entry fee to a representative (producer, director, or sales agent) of the film selected for Docs for Sale. Additional Docs for Sale Participant passes can be purchased for €70 excl. 21% VAT.
This pass gives access to:
€200 excl. 9% VAT
IDFAcademy is open to emerging filmmakers and producers ready to expand their careers internationally. Selection will be based on the information you provide and will be made mid-October. The deadline for application to IDFAcademy is August 25.
This pass gives access to:
* For these passes a discount is in place for certain groups. Please see the discounts page (blue button at the top of the page) to see if any discounts apply to you.
Rules and regulations
Cancellations
If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible by e-mailing guestservices@idfa.nl.
No refund policy For all cancellations received after October 21, IDFA handles a no refund policy.
Forum Observers The deadline to apply for an Observer seat is October 1. All Observer accreditations will undergo a selection process due to limited seats.
Producers Connection The deadline for independent producers without a project is October 1. All accreditations for the Producers Connection will undergo a selection process.
Copyright The applicant will guarantee to have secured clearance from the copyright holders of any copyrighted materials included within the submitted accreditation for all purposes for which the material will be used, including the online Guest List, printed passes and printed/online festival related information guides. The applicant will guarantee to hold IDFA harmless from any claims from copyright holders in relation to use of the submitted material. IDFA reserves the right to disqualify any accreditation with unauthorized inclusion of copyrighted materials.
Personal information By filling in an accreditation request you consent to the recording and use of images created during the festival for informational and promotional purposes related to the IDFA organization. You also consent to the processing of your personal information related to the organization of IDFA, which includes our online guest list with, if agreed upon separately, your contact details. Your data will be stored until two years after your last participation or until you retract your consent, and use the information to contact you. IDFA informs you that you can always demand access to your data, correct it, remove it, file a complaint, withdraw your consent and file a complaint to the supervisory authority.
Newsletter All accredited guests will be added to the Industry Newsletter to update you on (practical) information about the festival. Opt-out is possible, but only recommended after the festival.