Delegations at IDFA 2024

Africa Delegation, led by Documentary Africa (DocA) and supported by ARC and IBF

DocA, in collaboration with the Africa Real Collective (ARC) and with the support of the IDFA Bertha Fund, proudly presents the Africa Delegation for IDFA 2024. This initiative aims to increase the presence of African filmmakers in the international documentary industry. Following last year's successful debut, which led to numerous opportunities for participants, this year's delegation continues to tackle challenges such as financing and visa access, while offering a platform for showcasing African talent, expanding networks, and deepening filmmakers' understanding of the global documentary industry.

Supported by ARC and the IDFA Bertha Fund, this year's delegation features four directors and four producers from diverse African nations, alongside two ARC representatives.

ARC itself is an alliance of documentary organizations working across Africa, the diaspora, and globally, fostering strong connections within the filmmaking community.

Catalonia, led by Catalan Films

Catalan Films, the driving force behind the internationalization of Catalan audiovisual industries, proudly presents its delegation at IDFA 2024. Catalan Films fosters international co-productions, supports the distribution of Catalan projects, and serves as the official representative of the Catalan industry at key global festivals.

Chile, led by Chiledoc

The official Chilean delegation, led by Chiledoc and supported by the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage of Chile and ProChile, is attending IDFA 2024. This delegation comprises both emerging and experienced filmmakers and producers, showcasing the diversity of Chilean documentary storytelling.

This year, the delegation, supported by the Ministry of Cultures, includes five Chilean producers presenting portfolios of projects in development and work in progress, seeking international partners. These are: Fernando Fuentes (El Espino Films); Sebastián Lavados (TrinoFilms Company); Paola Castillo (Errante Producciones); Daniela Camino (Mimbre Producciones); Sebastián González (Amilcar Films)

Colombia, led by Proimágenes Colombia

The Colombian documentary industry has seen remarkable growth over the past two decades. During IDFA 2024, the Colombian Delegation will highlight women, Indigenous, and Afro-Colombian filmmakers, whose powerful narratives reflect Colombia’s complex realities. Organized by Proimágenes Colombia in collaboration with the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Knowledge, and supported by the National Film Development Fund (FDC), this delegation invites international partnerships and cross-cultural collaborations.

Finland, supported by Focus on Finland

The Finnish Delegation at IDFA 2024, supported by the Focus on Finland initiative, features six producers whose projects have already garnered attention at festivals like Nordisk Panorama and the Finnish Film Affair. Finnish filmmakers are renowned for bold storytelling and stunning visuals, and they are seeking co-producers, financing, sales agents, and distribution for their new projects. The Finnish Delegation is proudly supported by the Focus on Finland initiative, a collaborative effort between AVEK, The Finnish Film Foundation, Yle, and Audiovisual Producers Finland – APFI.

Georgia, led by DOCA Georgia

Led by Documentary Association Georgia (DOCA Georgia), with support of Alfred Toepfer Stiftung, Crowdfunding, New Democracy Fund / IMS, USAID / EWMI. Documentary Association Georgia is organizing a delegation of documentary filmmakers and producers from Georgia. This delegation features both emerging talents and established professionals. Georgia’s documentary community, represented by DOCA, plays a crucial role in supporting creative freedom and international cooperation.

Meet the delegates, schedule a meeting, and explore the latest Georgian film projects in the DOCA Georgia catalogue.

Italy, supported by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with Doc/it

The 13th edition of the Italian Delegation at IDFA is organized by the ITA – Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with Doc/it, the official association of Italian documentary producers and filmmakers. Italy attends IDFA Festival with an official delegation of professionals, consisting of producers, sales agents and distributors, and festival representatives.

Palestine, led by The Palestinian Film Institute

The Palestine Film Institute brings four Palestinian directors to IDFA 2024 to present their upcoming documentaries at the Palestine Showcase. This special event promotes the unique voices of Palestinian filmmakers and facilitates potential partnerships. During the event, each filmmaker will present their upcoming documentary, followed by one-on-one sessions with industry representatives. This special event facilitates potential partnerships and promotes the unique voices of Palestinian filmmakers.

Québec, supported by SODEC

The Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), supports a delegation of filmmakers at IDFA 2024. SODEC plays a pivotal role in helping Québec's cultural enterprises thrive internationally, promoting the region’s dynamic documentary industry. Following that mission, SODEC is working on building a strong documentary industry in Québec and is proud to support a delegation of producers attending IDFA Festival and Forum activities.

Scotland, led by Scottish Documentary Institute and supported by Screen Scotland

Led by the Scottish Documentary Institute and supported by Screen Scotland, this delegation highlights the richness of Scotland’s documentary filmmaking landscape. Scottish filmmakers at IDFA will explore co-production opportunities and showcase their work internationally. 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.

Serbia, led by DokSerbia and supported by Film Center Serbia

DokSerbia, the Association of Documentary Filmmakers of Serbia, leads a proactive delegation at IDFA 2024. Supported by Film Center Serbia, this year’s delegation showcases films with strong international recognition and success. This year’s documentary cinema of Serbia is internationally praised and critically acclaimed, winning Sheffield, and premiering in Locarno and Venice. These individual and communal efforts are evident and hence resonate with the new generation of filmmakers who will represent Serbia at IDFA this year. They will participate at the Forum Pitch, IDFAcademy, and Docs for Sale and promote their films in a Rough Cut stage, in search of international partners. As one of our culture’s most recognizable contemporary success stories, Serbian documentary scene is vibrant and bold and cinematic and proud to be presented at IDFA and in the 2024/25 DokSerbia catalogue

South Korea, led by EBS and RAPA, with the support of MSIT and KCA
South Korea, led by EBS and Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA), it with the support of  Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT), Korea Communications Agency(KCA), in collaboration with Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Gyeonggi Content Agency. The Korean Delegation will feature documentaries in the development stage, presenting their projects aimed at the global market, followed by business meetings with the decision-makers. These projects are expected to gain global competitiveness through valuable feedback and insights from documentary industry professionals worldwide.

This event is sponsored by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and organized by EBS and the Korea Communications Agency (KCA).

Ukraine, led by the Ukrainian Institute

The Ukrainian Institute is led and supported by the Ukrainian Institute and is a public institution affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Its mission is to strengthen Ukraine's international standing through the means of cultural diplomacy. The Institute facilitates international connections between people and institutions and creates opportunities for Ukraine to interact and cooperate with the world. The Ukrainian Institute film program supports presentation and promotion of Ukrainian films abroad; facilitates international institutional cooperation in the film industry through showcases and networking programs; connects Ukrainian film professionals with fellow professionals at the key international events.

The Ukrainian Institute also cooperates with ARTE to bring in IDFA the creative teams of the films from the collection GENERATION UKRAINE, initiated by ARTE.

United Kingdom, led by Doc Society in collaboration with the British Film Institute’s (BFI) International Fund

In collaboration with the BFI, Doc Society is hosting seven UK producers working on independent feature documentary to take part in IDFA Forum. The cohort consists of delegates who have worked on or are working towards at least one feature documentary as lead producer, and are currently working on projects with the potential for international co-production. They will seek to meet potential new partners and explore opportunities for collaboration, alongside gaining new insights through IDFA’s industry program.

The BFI Doc Society Fund, as a delegate partner of the BFI, supports and nurtures independent non-fiction films and immersive projects by UK filmmakers, prioritizing cinematic, expansive, director-led storytelling. It facilitates a Features, Short Film, and Research & Development fund alongside a wider talent development program. Key partners include BBC Films, Creative Scotland, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Screen Scotland, Doc Society’s Climate Story Fund, Field of Vision and Northern Ireland Screen.

American Film Showcase

The American Film Showcase (AFS) is the United States' flagship international film and TV public diplomacy program, using visual storytelling to connect people worldwide. AFS supports international filmmakers through cultural exchanges and mentorships, building cross-cultural networks of creative professionals. At IDFA 2024, AFS presents its delegation of global filmmakers from Bangladesh, Jordan, Malaysia, and Slovakia.

AFS is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, produced by the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.

Chicken & Egg Pictures
Chicken & Egg Pictures is a US-based media organization that supports women and gender-expansive documentary filmmakers with creative and financial recourses.
This year we are bringing to IDFA the recipients of the 2024 Chicken & Egg Award, a program that recognizes and elevates eight talented and experienced directors with a $75,000 grant and a year-long mentorship program.

Documentary Campus Masterschool

The Documentary Campus Masterschool is a European training and networking program dedicated to developing factual content for international audiences. For over 20 years, it has paired European media professionals with key industry players, supporting project development, financing, and marketing. The Masterschool is backed by the Creative Europe MEDIA Programme and German regional film funds.

Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) and Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Led by the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) and the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), with support from Telefilm Canada and CanExport Associations, this delegation includes producers known for creating award-winning content and amplifying community voices through authentic storytelling.

The delegation features Tamara Mariam Dawit (Gobez Media), an Ethiopian-Canadian filmmaker and board member of the East African Screen Collective and the Racial Equity Media Collective; Rosie Johnnie-Mills (Likinskw Productions), an Indigenous producer showcasing stories from Cowichan/Skidegate; David Baeta (Moi & Dave), a producer of content that highlights the diversity of Canadian society; Heather Hatch (Della and Goliath Productions), a producer of social impact documentaries, children's content, and scripted series; Sahar Yousefi (Nava), an industry expert who leads investments and production at RMA, technical partner of the Saudi Film Fund.

Generation Africa 2.0

Generation Africa 2.0, led by the South African non-profit media company STEPS, focuses on co-producing up to 30 documentaries from twenty-one African countries about climate justice. Amplifying the voices of Indigenous people, women, and youth, these films address the effects of climate change on Africa, while spotlighting people-centered solutions for the future. These films will be distributed on multiple platforms and for screening in communities across Africa to stimulate dialogue and discussion about actions to take to mitigate climate change.

Generation Africa 2.0 delegation is led by STEPS with the support of the DW Akademie.

Institute of Documentary Film (IDF)

IDF is once again sending a delegation of Central and Eastern European filmmakers to IDFA 2024, showcasing projects from its East Silver collection and promoting new films at Docs for Sale.

The IDF Delegation will promote new projects and completed films from IDF’s East Silver collection at Docs for Sale, join the IDFA Academy, participate in Producers Connection, and more.

Led by IDF representatives, the delegation includes a diverse range of film industry professionals, from producers and festival representatives to screenwriters, editors, and directors. Delegates attending IDFA 2024 include: Tereza Horská, Ivana Pauerová Miloševičová, Filip Remunda, Andris Gauja, Elza Gauja, Ralitsa Golemanova, Vít Janeček, Margit Lillak, Céline Loiseau, Monika Lošťáková, Madara Melberga, Timo Novotny, Sebastian Rieker, Maris Salumets, Ella Shtyka, Jerem Tonteri, and Oliwia Tonteri. Zdeněk Blaha, Veronika F. Dvořáčková, and Anna Kaslová.

Creative Europe, the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, the Czech Film Fund, and APA Czech Producers support the IDF delegation.

Polish Docs PRO Delegation

Organized by the Krakow Film Foundation, the Polish Docs PRO Delegation at IDFA focuses on promoting the Polish documentary industry through international collaborations and development support. The delegation includes Telemark, Kijora Film, Ya Man Studio, and My Way Studio. 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.

Région Grand Est, France

Led by Région Grand Est, this delegation includes eight representatives from international documentary production companies. The region has made significant investments in cinema, audiovisual, and immersive media to promote local industries on a global scale.

We are pleased to present our regional delegation, made up of eight professional representatives involved in international documentary production: Seppia; Ana Films; Sancho& Co; Factstory; Duo Motion; Alpaga; Supermouche; Libelo Production.

To explore the possibilities of creating and bringing your own delegation to IDFA 2025, please contact Antigoni Papantoni, Senior Talks Producer at antigonipapantoni@idfa.nl.