Docs for Sale

The world’s premiere market for creative documentary cinema

Docs for Sale facilitates sales of high-end documentaries by gathering all interested parties under one roof, as well as bringing them together through the Docs for Sale online services. Over the years, it has grown into one of the world’s premier markets for documentary cinema.

Every year, more than 300 TV buyers, sales agents, distributors and festival programmers convene in Amsterdam to watch a selection of the very latest and best documentaries available to the international market. The Docs for Sale Lounge, Meet the Professionals sessions and various other activities offer great networking opportunities. Throughout the year, the market's catalogue is available to registered buyers through Docs for Sale online.

Docs for Sale 2018 takes place from November 16-22 at Arti and Amicitiae Society, Rokin 112, Amsterdam. Download the Docs for Sale Shortlist Films A-Z.

Docs for Sale is made possible by Screening Factory

Catalogue

Containing titles selected for IDFA as well as other documentaries that deserve the world’s attention, the Docs for Sale catalogue is updated throughout the year.

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Rough Cut Projects

IDFA Forum and Docs for Sale present four handpicked projects in the last stages of production, seeking final financing and distribution.

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Sales Agents

An overview of sales agents present during IDFA 2017

Attending Docs for Sale

TV buyers, distributors and festival programmers can subscribe to the Docs for Sale Online platform, or learn more about attending the Docs for Sale Market in November.