Attend IDFA 2026 as a professional
From November 12 to 22, IDFA turns Amsterdam into a bustling meeting point for the documentary film community. Register for accreditation now.
Filmmakers, producers, artists, programmers, funders, distributors, and other industry professionals come to Amsterdam to explore new works, meet each other, and see what is taking shape in the field.
Whether you are developing a project, looking for collaborations, seeking to connect with key industry players, watching films in cinema or a newcomer expanding your network, IDFA offers several ways to take part in the festival and industry program. More about IDFA 2026.
Register for accreditation
Register for accreditation to gain access to the IDFA 2026 film, new media and industry program, which is taking place from November 12 to 22.
Until October 31, take advantage of the regular accreditation fee for festival passes.
Depending on your accreditation, you can access the film program, immersive and interactive art, high-profile talks, networking events, consultancies, delegation showcases, the IDFAcademy training program, and IDFA’s Markets—IDFA Forum and Docs for Sale. Throughout the festival, filmmakers, producers, artists, funders, programmers, and distributors gather across venues and events.
Find practical information about locations, accessibility, visiting Amsterdam and discounts available for various documentary organizations and countries on the Attending IDFA pages.
IDFA Forum and Docs for Sale
IDFA’s Markets are at the heart of IDFA’s Industry Program—IDFA Forum and Docs for Sale.
IDFA Forum, IDFA’s co-production and co-financing market, brings together documentary and new media projects with producers, funders, distributors, sales agents, co-producers, and other industry representatives working in an increasingly selective financing landscape.
In 2026, the Forum introduces a renewed presentation structure with Pitch and Roundtable presentations, Rough Cut Presentations, and DocLab Forum, alongside one-on-one meetings across four days. By moving the pitch presentations to the DeLeMar Theater, which is close to other industry locations in the center of Amsterdam, the program will create more capacity for attendees and allow for a more concentrated setting for meetings and exchanges throughout the Forum.
Note: Entries to IDFA Forum are now closed
Docs for Sale, IDFA’s sales and distribution market, presents recently completed documentary films and series to buyers, programmers, distributors, and sales agents during the festival. Positioned alongside IDFA Forum, the market creates a dedicated space for discovery and acquisition at a moment when distribution models and audience trajectories are shifting.
Note: Entries to Docs for Sale are now closed
Join IDFA in Amsterdam this November
Accreditations, entries and applications for IDFA 2026 are now open. We look forward to welcoming you!