Key dates
The countdown to IDFA 2025 is on! Find an overview of key dates for filmmakers and professionals below.
IDFA 2025
Festival dates |
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IDFA 2025: November 13–23 |
IDFA Forum: November 16–19 |
Docs for Sale: November 15–19 |
Industry program: November 15–19 |
IDFAcademy: November 13–16 |
Press & Industry Events |
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Opening Night: November 13 |
Forum Awards: November 19 |
Awards Ceremony: November 20 |
IDFA Project Space 2025 |
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IDFA Project Space NL: June 30–November 23 |
Accreditations
Accreditations to IDFA 2025 |
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Festival Pass & Press Pass - Regular fee deadline: October 31 |
Forum Observer Pass deadline: October 1 |
Guest List online: October 14 |
Festival Pass pick-up: from November 12 |
Program announcements
All film programs, new media selections, and competitions have been announced.
The Industry program will be published on October 24.
Looking ahead: Entries and applications
Entries to IDFA Bertha Fund |
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IBF Classic entries deadline: February 10 |
IBF Europe - Minority Co-productions entries deadline: April 1 |
NFF + IBF entries deadline: 2026 deadline to be determined. |
Talent development programs |
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IDFA Project Space application period: December 15 – February 1 |