Delegations at IDFA
Coming from all over the world, these professional gatherings of Industry professionals gain valuable access to IDFA and all its professional activities, including IDFA’s markets, talks, industry programming, and social events.
View all delegations attending IDFA 2025 below.
Participating countries, regions and organizations
Led by the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC), with support from CanExport Associations, Telefilm Canada, the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), and the Black Screen Office (BSO), this delegation is a cohort of eight established and emerging producers from across the country, embodying the diversity of contemporary Canadian and Indigenous storytelling.
Participating delegates are: Aïcha Diop, Andrée-Anne Frenette, Damien Eagle Bear, Maya Annik Bedward, Sandy Hunter, Siku Allooloo, Taghreed Saadeh, and Teresa Earle.
The Canadian delegation, with Canada Media Fund’s Sector Development Support & Creative BC includes:
Alona Metzer is a two-time CMPA Indiescreen Emerging Producer Award nominee. Her current project is Don’t Come Upstairs, in which filmmaker Mike Lobel turns the camera on his family, uncovering the secret his father kept hidden for decades.
Hannah Donegan is an award-winning producer, director, and writer. Her current project is the Ford Foundation-funded feature Excoded, about three victims taking on the steady creep of facial recognition tech in policing, immigration and even schools.
Jenny Rustemeyer is an award-winning producer and writer. Her current project, Up In The Clouds, Down In The Valley, follows a visually impaired conceptual artist on a mission to revolutionize accessibility for his community.
Ryan Mah is a filmmaker and co-founder of Black Rhino Creative based in Vancouver, Canada. His current project, Celebrate The Untold Story, is the tale of Chinese-Canadian freestyle ski legend Wayne Wong, who became the unlikely pioneer of a counterculture sport in the early ‘70s.
Catalan Films represents the Catalan audiovisual industry internationally, facilitating the participation of Catalan companies and professionals in key markets and festivals. At IDFA 2025, the Catalan delegation showcases a strong presence of creative documentaries, producers, and emerging talent, reinforcing Catalonia’s reputation as a hub for independent documentary production and innovation.
The Institute of Documentary Film (IDF), with the support of Creative Europe MEDIA, the Ministry of Culture Czech Republic, and the Czech Audiovisual Fund, proudly presents its delegation at IDFA 2025, bringing together Central and Eastern European filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals with bold new projects.
This year’s Docs for Sale lineup features Queens of Joy, 1+1+1, In Hell with Ivo, Are You Mostafa?, Hungry, Goodbye Heroes, Child of Dust, What the... Hen! and In Passing, tackling themes of identity, history, ecology, politics, and resilience. Alongside them, IDF-supported producers attend the Forum as Observers and take part in the Producers’ Connection to expand their networks and foster new collaborations.
The delegation is led by IDF representatives Veronika Janatková, Anna Kaslová, Ivana Pauerová Miloševičová, Filip Remunda, and Tereza Horská, joined by producers Timo Novotny, Sebastian Rieker, Dimitra Kouzi, Alex Shiriaieff, Albin Bourgeois, and Konrad Szolajski.
For more than two decades, IDF has supported the development, distribution, and international reach of documentary filmmaking from Central and Eastern Europe. Its presence at IDFA ensures that these stories resonate worldwide.
Chile will be represented this year by a delegation of both emerging and established producers and filmmakers, reflecting a rich diversity of perspectives and the vibrancy of the current Chilean documentary landscape. With its strong presence at the festival and within the industry, Chile continues to build on its long-standing relationship with IDFA.
This year’s delegation, supported by the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage, features five Chilean producers presenting portfolios of projects in development and works in progress, seeking international partners.
We are also proud to highlight Blue Silence by Matías Rojas in the Short Film Competition; Letters to My Dead Parents by Ignacio Agüero and Life Invisible by Bettina Perut and Iván Osnovikoff, both in the Signed section; as well as Dead Tongue by José Jiménez in Best of Fests.
Chilean producers and filmmakers act as a collective force, bringing their creativity and international achievements to the forefront.
It is led by Chiledoc and supported by the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage of Chile, along with ProChile.
This year at IDFA, Colombia presents a new generation of filmmakers who are redefining what it means to be “emerging.” Each delegation member has already premiered a first feature through an international co-production and is now developing their second, bringing with them both experience and bold new perspectives to the global stage.
At the heart of this delegation are the Colombian filmmakers whose projects reflect the strength of a growing industry and the country’s commitment to international collaboration. Their work demonstrates how Colombian stories resonate globally, offering strong potential for co-production, distribution, and creative partnerships.
This is an opportunity to connect with talented storytellers, exchange ideas, and explore collaborations that can help shape the future of Colombia’s documentary landscape.
This delegation is organized by Proimágenes Colombia with the support of the National Film Development Fund (FDC).
The Finnish delegation features a group of five producers, each with a unique vision and projects ready to captivate global audiences. Finnish projects are looking for co-producers, financing, sales agents, festivals and distribution.
Ciclic Centre-Val de Loire is a French regional institution for funding and supporting cinema and audiovisual projects and mentoring regional industry.
Ciclic and the Centre-Val de Loire region have been developing an ambitious film and audiovisual support policy for more than 20 years. Elaborated in close collaboration with the CNC, Ciclic’s policy aims to support the artistic creation and emergence of a new generation of talents.
Our schemes support fiction, documentary and animated feature films, co-developed with a producer from Centre-Val de Loire region, up to €80,000. We have no obligation of regional expenditure.
The Japanese Delegation is composed of NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), NHK Enterprises, the non-profit organization Tokyo Docs, and J-Docs Hub. Together, these organizations form the core of Japan’s documentary sector.
NHK and NHK Enterprises play central roles in public broadcasting and international co-productions. Tokyo Docs has established itself as the country’s leading platform for international exchange through its annual pitching sessions. J-Docs Hub, operated by Tokyo Docs and supported by the Japan Creator Support Fund, is a multi-year initiative dedicated to training and supporting Japanese documentary creators for the global stage, focusing on professional development, networking, and international collaboration.
This combined delegation reflects Japan’s strong commitment to fostering emerging voices and strengthening connections with the worldwide documentary community.
Arctic Film Norway is the film commission of the Arctic, providing funding and networking opportunities for filmmakers from the northern part of Norway, and for international productions looking to co-operate with, or shoot, in the Arctic. To IDFA this year we are bringing along 10 producers and directors and will arrange both the first ever Arctic Film Showcase at IDFA and arrange a meet & mingle in a joint session with the Palestinian Film Institute.
The Palestine Film Institute (PFI) is a voluntary and independent Palestinian non-profit organization established in 2019. The PFI was born from a shared desire among active Palestinian-identified film professionals to create an inclusive body with the mission of developing, promoting, and preserving Palestine’s cinema, and to empower the film industry in Palestine and for Palestinians around the world.
Despite the ongoing genocide on the Palestinian people, the relentless attacks on Gaza, and the escalating threats to the Palestinian narrative, the PFI reaffirms the vital role of cinema as a tool of resistance and remains committed to the urgent necessity of supporting Palestinian documentary films on the international market.
We are working toward a future where Palestinian cinema is recognised, celebrated, and supported on its own terms. Where Palestinian filmmakers have the resources, they need to tell the stories today that will become an authentic future archive of Palestinian experiences, told by the community.
In partnership with IDFA, the PFI is honoured to present the 5th annual Palestine Showcase at IDFA’s Market (November 15–20, 2025). This event has become a key event for supporting Palestinian filmmakers and ensuring their stories reach international audiences, funders, and decision makers. We invite financiers, distributors, programmers, and supporters to attend and witness new work from Palestinian documentary filmmakers and producers from all around the world, as well as film projects centered on Palestine.
The delegation is supported by The Netherlands Film Fund.
Organized by the Krakow Film Foundation, Polish Docs PRO Delegation at IDFA focuses on promotion the Polish film industry through international collaborations and development support. The delegation includes Mañana, Kijora Film, Haka Films, Braidmade Films and Wajda Film Centre. The key event is the showcase presenting five of the most interesting Polish creative documentary projects in progress.
The session is followed by individual meetings with the decision makers. The delegation is a part of Polish Docs PRO project focuses primarily on the wide-ranging promotion of the Polish documentary film industry at international events. It supports filmmakers and producers in developing their projects by facilitating access to markets.
It is supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland and the Polish Film Institute.
Film Center Serbia, in collaboration with DokSerbia presents the delegation of Serbian filmmakers at IDFA. Meet the filmmakers and the representatives of Film Center Serbia, hear about the exciting new projects in development and production, and grab your copy of the new catalogue of Serbian films and projects in 2025/26. Enjoy the diversity of films in the official program: from the experimental short Slet 1988 by Marta Popivoda in the Paradox section, to the feature documentary Goodbye Heroes by Vladimir Milovanović in the Docs for Sale catalogue. As both films contemplate the recent history of socialist Yugoslavia, they offer an invaluable tool for understanding of contemporary Serbian society.
The South Korea Delegation, led by EBS and the Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA), with the support of the Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) and the Korea Communications Agency (KCA), in collaboration with the Gyeonggi Provincial Government and the Gyeonggi Content Agency (GCA), will be present at IDFA 2025.
K-DOCS is a documentary industry platform in South Korea, dedicated to supporting feature documentaries and non-fiction projects in development and production worldwide. We are excited to present Korean documentary projects in progress at K-Pitch Day on Saturday, 15 November 2025, at ITA Koninklijke Foyer. Seven projects from South Korea have been selected by K-DOCS and EIDF Industry to pitch at the forum.
South Korea, organized by EBS, co-organized by the Korea Communications Agency (KCA), with the support of the Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC).
The Global Pitching Academy (GPA) is a documentary training platform in South Korea, supporting emerging filmmakers and non-fiction projects. At IDFA 2025, GPA presents projects that bring fresh Korean perspectives to the global scene.
The delegation aims to meet international industry professionals, sharing stories and exploring opportunities for collaboration.
South Korea, organized by the Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA) with the support of the Gyeonggi Provincial Government and the Gyeonggi Content Agency (GCA)
The Spanish delegation will take part in IDFA this year, supported by the Ministry of Culture through ICAA and ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, reinforcing the presence of Spanish documentary cinema at one of the world’s most prestigious industry events.
This delegation brings together filmmakers and producers showcasing a wide range of projects, from creative documentaries to innovative proposals in new storytelling formats. The aim is to enhance international visibility for Spanish talent, foster co-productions, and open new distribution opportunities in a highly competitive and respected market.
The participation also includes a networking space that will facilitate stronger connections with international professionals, consolidating Spain’s image as a key player in the production of high-quality documentaries.
Through this joint initiative, ICAA and ICEX reaffirm their commitment to supporting the internationalization of the Spanish audiovisual sector and to promoting the creative richness of its stories.
The Ukrainian delegation is led by the Ukrainian Institute and its representative in the Netherlands, supported by The Netherlands Film Fund.
The delegation will present the latest achievements of the national film industry and its fortitude figures, who continue to produce films during the times of Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Institute is a state cultural institution that promotes Ukraine internationally. Its mission is to strengthen Ukraine’s standing in the world through cultural diplomacy, building connections between people and institutions and creating opportunities for cooperation.
The Film Programme of the Ukrainian Institute: supports presentation and promotion of Ukrainian films abroad; facilitates international institutional cooperation in the film industry through showcases and networking programmes; connects Ukrainian film professionals with fellow professionals at the key international events.
The Scottish Delegation of producers, filmmakers, and financiers come to Amsterdam to connect with audiences and the industry, and to promote their films and Scotland as a first-class place for documentary filmmaking and co-production. Screen Scotland is the globally renowned national body that drives development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and TV industry, through funding and strategic support. At the intersection of art and industry, Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) champions the independent documentary field in Scotland and beyond, through the nurturing of filmmakers and audiences.
Ffilm Cymru Wales is the development agency for Welsh film. We're dedicated to supporting a world class film sector in Wales, providing funding, training and expert advice. We're executive producers of films such as this year's Sheffield Doc Fest Opening Night film Still Pushing Pineapples. We provide training and development opportunities for documentary filmmakers and break down barriers to a career in documentary film. Documentary is a global industry, and we support features from all over the world involving Welsh talent.
This year we are championing five ambitious Welsh filmmakers at IDFA, as well as meeting international colleagues to promote our funding, talent, and opportunities.
Contact
To explore the possibilities of creating and bringing your own delegation to IDFA 2026, please contact Adriek van Nieuwenhuijzen via adriek@idfa.nl.