IDFAcademy

    Workshops and training programs for emerging filmmakers

    Within IDFA's Filmmaker Support department, IDFAcademy organizes year-round training programs for emerging filmmakers with the aim of stimulating new talent and high-level documentary production. IDFA Project Space, IDFAcademy during IDFA, and IDFAcademy Summer School are geared towards international participants, while the IDFAcademy & NPO Fund Workshop is open to Dutch-speaking participants.

    Read more details about the programs below. For more information about IDFAcademy, email idfacademy@idfa.nl.

    IDFAcademy during IDFA

    During the festival, IDFA offers an intensive four-day training program for emerging documentary filmmakers and producers.

    IDFA Project Space

    With the aim of supporting IDFA alumni year-round, this new talent development program offers creative and professional development to international documentary filmmakers.

    IDFAcademy & NPO Fund Workshop

    Over several months, this project-driven workshop offers six Dutch-speaking talents the chance to develop a documentary plan under the guidance of renowned professionals.

    IDFAcademy Summer School

    In one week, this project-driven training program enables international documentary talents to develop their film projects with renowned industry experts.

    Videoland Academy

    Videoland Academy is a talent development collaboration between IDFA, Videoland, NFF, IFFR and Dr. Script.

    IDFA's talent development program is made possible by The Netherlands Film Fund, Creative Europe Media, NPO Fund and Videoland.

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