New Media Program
DocLab is IDFA's platform for interactive documentary and new media. For its 20th edition, IDFA DocLab will showcase interdisciplinary works in an exhibition and series of live events.
Last year's theme, Off the Internet, explored the paradox of our time: a world perpetually connected through technology, at risk of disconnection by the same tools. The program grappled with the growing desire to disconnect, the impossibility of ever truly logging off, and the inherent privilege of stepping offline. With Off the Internet, DocLab turned to interactive and immersive art in search of new forms of presence and connection.
2026 marks the 20th edition of IDFA DocLab. Through our annual open call we invite artist to send in work to be presented at the festival in November. More information here.
