Call for applications: IDFA Project Space NL 2025

IDFA Project Space NL is now open for applications! During the annual training program, six filmmakers are professionally guided to develop a film plan with accompanying visual material. This several-month workshop aims to assist talented filmmakers in their development and contribute to the creation of an artistic, high-quality development plan for a 55-minute documentary, or longer. 

The workshop is enriched with several international components, but participants must have command of the Dutch language in both speaking in writing.

During this workshop, participants will receive substantive guidance as they research their project, develop a story structure, write a film plan, and create a teaser. With emphasis on authorship, the program encourages participants to explore new narrative forms within the documentary artform.

IDFA Project Space NL is supported by the NPO Fund.

Apply by April 25 to be considered.

Alumni of IDFA Project Space NL include directors with films such as A Stranger Came to Town, Carrousel, Lessons for Luca, and Scenes with my father. Former mentors and guest lecturers include Marjoleine Boonstra, Renko Douze, Beri Shalmashi, Aliona van der Horst, Marc Schmidt, Catherine van Campen, Tom Fassaert, Ester Gould, Hasse van Nunen, Tabhi Mooi, Coco Schrijber, Soraya Pol, Eefje Blankenvoort, Ruben van der Hammen, Albert Markus en Shamira Raphaëla.

More information about the program, participant profile, and application information is available in Dutch.

For questions, please email idfacademy@idfa.nl