IDFAcademy

    Workshops and training programs for emerging filmmakers

    To stimulate new talent and high level documentary production, IDFAcademy organizes year-round training programs for emerging filmmakers. IDFA Project Space, IDFAcademy during IDFA, and IDFAcademy Summer School are aimed at international participants, while the ZappDoc LAB and the IDFAcademy & NPO Fund Workshop are open to Dutch-speaking participants.

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

    IDFAcademy during IDFA

    During the festival, IDFA offers an intensive five-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.

    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.

    ZappDoc LAB

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

    IDFAcademy Harvest at IDFA 2020

    Five films developed at IDFAcademy's talent development programs were selected for IDFA 2020.

    IDFA's talent development program is made possible by Creative Europe Media, Dioraphte, VEVAM, Videoland, and NPO Fund.

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