Key dates for filmmakers and professionals
Filmmakers and industry professionals: mark your calendar with these important dates and deadlines to make sure you don't miss a beat.
IDFA 2023
Festival dates: November 8–19
Film submissions open March 14
First deadline for film submissions: April 13
Second deadline for film submissions: June 1
Final deadline for film submission: deadline for films: July 13
General accreditation opens on June 21
IDFA Forum
Forum Dates: November 12-15
Submissions open June 21
Deadline for submissions: August 1
IDFA DocLab Forum
Forum Dates: November 12-15
Submissions open June 21
Deadline for submissions: August 1
Docs for Sale
Docs for Sale: November 10-15
Submissions open June 21
Deadline for submissions: September 8
IDFAcademy
Accreditations open June 1
Deadline for submissions: August 1
IDFA DocLab
Open Call for Festival Commissions March 1–March 24
Open for project submissions March 14–June 27
IDFA Bertha Fund
IBF Europe – Minority Co-production open for submissions until April 1
IBF Classic open for submissions early May–June 10 and early November–December 10
