IDFAcademy

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 during IDFA

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

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.

ZappDoc LAB

This project-driven workshop takes place over several months. Emerging Dutch-speaking filmmakers develop a plan for a youth documentary, (web-)series or podcast with the help of seasoned documentary professionals.

DocLab Academy

During the festival, IDFA DocLab organizes an international program for new talent on the cutting edge of documentary and interactive media.

IDFAcademy Harvest at IDFA 2019

11 films developed at IDFAcademy's workshops were selected for IDFA 2019.