Key dates for filmmakers and professionals
Can't wait for IDFA 2021? Mark your calendar with these important dates for filmmakers and industry professionals to make sure you don't miss a beat.
IDFA 2021
Festival dates: November 17-28
Accreditation opens: July 1
IDFA Forum
Market dates: November 20-26
Project submissions open: June 22
Project submissions deadline: August 2
New activity focused on co-productions (details TBA): November 20-21
Rough Cut Presentations: November 21
Pitches: November 22-24
In-person meetings: November 22-24
Online meetings: November 25-26
IDFA DocLab Forum
Market dates: November 21-24
Project submissions open: June 22
Project submissions deadline: August 2
Presentations & pitches: November 21-24
In-person meetings: November 22-24
Online meetings: November 25-26
Docs for Sale
Market dates: November 19-25
Film submissions open: June 22
Film submissions deadline: September 15
In-person meetings: To be announced
Online meetings: November 25-26
IDFAcademy during IDFA
Program dates: To be announced
Accreditation opens: July 1
Accreditation deadline: Sept 1
Karen de Bok Talent Award handed out: November 18
IDFA Bertha Fund
NFF+IBF Co-Production Scheme submission deadline: March 3
IBF Europe - International Co-production submission deadline: April 1
IBF Classic submission deadlines: June 10 & December 10
IBF Europe - Distribution: submissions accepted continuously until October 1