Call for talent: Young Producers during IDFA 2025
Are you a documentary producer, looking to broaden your horizon, expand your network, and gain knowledge on the international industry during IDFA 2025? Apply for the Young Producers program before September 19.
Program
The Young Producers program includes elements of IDFAcademy, IDFA Forum, and IDFA’s Industry Program. Topics such as financing, international co-production, distribution, and the latest market trends are covered, and the program also facilitates networking amongst selected participants and international colleagues. Additionally, program participants are welcomed as audience members at the Producers Connection, where documentary projects seeking early-stage international co-producers are presented.
Prior to IDFA, selected participants will be invited to a preparatory meeting. The program then takes place in Amsterdam and runs from Thursday, November 13 (at the start of IDFAcademy) to Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (for the last industry meetings and panels). Participants can also use their pass to attend film screenings during IDFA, which runs from November 13–23, 2025.
The Young Producers program is a collaboration between IDFA and the Netherlands Film Fund.
Young Producers: How to apply and more
To be eligible for the Young Producers program, the following is required:
- Proven experience as a producer or executive producer for documentaries.
- Demonstrate international ambitions.
- A project in development that is suitable for international collaboration or distribution.
- Available to participate in the full program from November 13–23
- Working in the Netherlands (Dutch proficiency preferred, not required).
Visit our Young Producers page for more information on the program, participant profiles, and application information—available in Dutch.
Deadline
The Young Producers program is open for applications until September 19, 2025.