How to navigate IDFA
We are thrilled to welcome you to yet another edition of IDFA taking place from November 13 to 23, 2025. To help accredited guests find their way, we have compiled an overview of key practical information below.
This year, all industry locations are centered around our festival hub: Leidseplein.
Please note: this page will be updated regularly as we get closer to the festival.
Getting started at IDFA 2025
Your first stop: ITA (International Theater Amsterdam)
Your first stop at IDFA. Pick up your accreditation pass and visit the Guest Desk for any practical questions. The Consultancy Desk, Industry Talks, and Delegation Project Showcases also take place here on selected days—see the details below. The ITA Brasserie café is open to everyone.
Sustainability tip: Bring your own favourite lanyard for your IDFA 2025 accreditation!
Get your tickets
How to book a ticket for a screening, event, talk, or consultancy
Tickets can be booked at idfa.nl. Log into your MyIDFA account and book the screening of your choice. Once booked, the tickets will be sent to your inbox and will automatically be added to your pass. Find all your tickets in your MyIDFA account.
Accredited guests, Friends, and VIP-ticket holders can book tickets from October 27 (12:00 PM).
To avoid empty seats, please cancel your ticket if you can’t make it to a screening. Complimentary tickets can easily be returned through your MyIDFA account or by emailing service@idfa.nl.
Note: There is no admission after the screening start time.
Screenings for accredited press and guests
Industry Program
IDFA 2025 Industry Program
Nov 15-19
Our Industry Program will be available on our festival site on October 24. All industry events accessible to Festival and Press Pass holders will be listed in the Industry Events A-Z. Press and Industry screenings will be listed in the Program per day.
Industry Talks, Delegation Project Presentations and Guest meet Guest networking drinks will be accessible on a first come first serve basis by showing your 2025 accreditation at the door.
Consultancies can be booked from October 27, 12:00 through the above mentioned system: Get your tickets.
Press at IDFA
IDFAcademy at IDFA
IDFA Markets
In 2025, IDFA’s Markets move closer to the festival center. Forum activities will take place around Leidseplein, mainly at International Theater Amsterdam (ITA). IDFA DocLab Forum joins the New Media program at @droog, while Docs for Sale will be hosted at Het Documentaire Paviljoen (HDP) in Vondelpark, just a short walk from ITA.
Find more info on the IDFA Markets at professionals.idfa.nl/markets
IDFA DocLab Industry Track
IDFA DocLab
Festival locations
Locations and accessibility
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering an inclusive festival experience, IDFA is working to remove several access barriers in our programming and services. Find an overview of our festival locations and industry venues using the link below, with specific information regarding the accessibility of each location.
Tips: Travel and stay
Tips: What to bring? What to wear? What to do?
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct applies to all IDFA staff, contractors, volunteers, professional guests, audiences, and relations, including the Managing Board and the Supervisory Board, as well as those fulfilling positions remotely who may be contracted as consultants (further referred to as “participants”, as seen under the “Definitions” section).
IDFA is committed to providing a safe and friendly environment for all, where everyone is treated equally, without discrimination, exclusion, or preferred treatment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, age, religion, political opinion, language, nationality, social position or ability. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and equity and work together towards shared goals. We practice continuous improvement of our work, informed by evaluation and learning. IDFA takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of unwanted behavior, by any person participating in IDFA’s activities, that intends to violate the dignity of others. Zero tolerance means that we will never tolerate, condone, or ignore bullying, harassment, or hate crimes of any kind.