Key industry venues

Industry Venues

Felix Meritis – Keizersgracht 324
The new home exclusively for IDFA's markets, where Forum and Docs for Sale participants come together under one roof. Select industry programming and social events are open to all guests.

IDFA Forum
IDFA DocLab Forum
Producers Connection
Docs for Sale
Docs for Sale Viewing Booths
Guests Meet Guests
Industry Talks
Markets Lounge

ITA (Internationaal Theater Amsterdam)* – Leidseplein 26
Our new Festival Center is open to professionals, filmmakers and visitors for social exchange, engaging talks, training programs and more.

Industry Talks and Consultancies
IDFAcademy
Filmmaker Talks
Guest Desk, Guest Box Office**
Press Desk and Press Viewing Booths
Social and Meeting Spaces

Arti et Amicitiae – Rokin 112
A venue where visitors can immerse themselves in works exploring interactive documentary art and storytelling.

DocLab: Special Installations and Performances

Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke Grond – Nes 45
The home of the IDFA DocLab Exhibition, in addition to a few other festivities.

New Media Hub/DocLab Exhibition
DocLab Live Events

*Please note that on November 13, the accessibility of ITA's main entrance will be impacted by the Sinterklaas parade. Find all info here.

** Scroll all the way down for additional information on opening hour.

Festival cafes

Café Kuyl - Rembrandtplein 26
Droog - Staalstraat 7B
Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke Grond – Nes 45

Cinemas

Eye – IJpromenade 1
Pathé City - Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 15-19 (Press & Industry)
Pathé de Munt – Vijzelstraat 15
Pathé Tuschinski – Reguliersbreestraat 26
Rialto - Ceintuurbaan 338
Rialto VU - De Boelelaan 1111
De Balie - Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10
DeLaMar Theater - Marnixstraat 402
Carré - Amstel 115/125
Ketelhuis - Pazzanistraat 4
Podium Mozaïek - Bos en Lommerweg 191
Artis Planetarium (DocLab) - Plantage

Hotels

Find hotels close to this year's key venues via this map.

Additional information on opening hours of the Festival Center

Guest Desk – ITA Ajax Foyer

At the Guest Desk you can pick up your guest pass and get general information about the festival.
Opening hours: Tues Nov 8 | 12:00–21:00 Wed Nov 9–Sat, Nov 19 | 9:00–21:00* Sun Nov 20 | 10:00–14:00
* Exception: on Mon, Nov 14 we open early at 8:30.

Guest Box Office – ITA Bookshop
Skip the line at the general box office by coming to the Guest Box Office. Here you can get tickets to screenings and other events.
Opening hours: Wed Nov 9–Sat Nov 19 | 9:00–21:00

Industry Desk – ITA Bookshop
At the Industry Desk, we can help you with any questions regarding IDFA’s activities for professionals. We guide you through the industry side of the festival, and keep you informed on our array of talks, sessions, and meetings.
Opening hours: Fri, Nov 11–Wed, Nov 16 | 9:00–17:00