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Enter your film for IDFA 2026
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Enter your film for IDFA 2026

Enter your film for IDFA 2026

Filmmakers
Tuesday, March 3
By staff

Send us your films to be considered for the 39th edition of IDFA, taking place from November 12 to 22, 2026.

Festival film entries for IDFA 2026 are now open. All entries are reviewed thoroughly and carefully by our team of international selectors—with the full program team to be announced in the coming period. The selection process is overseen by IDFA’s Artistic Director.

Before you enter your film, please be sure to read the regulations thoroughly, as well as the FAQ for film entries. Entering your work implies that you have read and accepted all entry regulations.

Deadlines

First film deadline
April 23, 2026

Second film deadline
May 28, 2026

New media & performances deadline
TBD

Final film deadline
July 9, 2026

For more information about the festival program structure, explore the overview of program sections and awards.

New media & performance entries

On March 17, 2026, the call for new media & performance entries will open. More info on rules and regulations and deadline will be announced later.