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Dive into the Industry Program 2026

Bringing together leading and emerging voices, IDFA’s Industry Program (November 14–18) welcomes about 2,500 filmmakers and professionals for five days of conversations, networking, and knowledge exchange. Through a thoughtful blend of artist-centered and industry-focused conversations, the program continues to explore bold new directions for documentary while tackling the field’s most urgent and complex challenges. Discussion-oriented Talks and informative knowledge-sharing Sessions are further complemented by a diverse range of offerings, including Think Tanks, Delegation Showcases, Bonfire Circles, social events, and other activities that enrich filmmakers’ experience and expand their access to industry insight, resources, and connections. 

Industry
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From pitch to premiere: 28 IDFA-supported titles at IDFA 2026

Filmmakers

Attend IDFA 2026 as a professional

Industry
Key Dates

Register for accreditations (Regular fee)

Saturday, October 31 • by Industry

IDFAcademy: November 12–15

Thursday, November 12 • by IDFAcademy

Industry Program: November 14–18

Saturday, November 14 • by IDFA Industry

Docs for Sale: November 14–18

Saturday, November 14 • by IDFA's Markets

IDFA Forum: November 15–18

Sunday, November 15 • by IDFA's Markets

IBF Europe entries: mid-November – January 15, 2027

Friday, January 15 • by IDFA Bertha Fund

From pitch to premiere: 28 IDFA-supported titles at IDFA 2026

Filmmakers

Attend IDFA 2026 as a professional

Industry
Key Dates

Register for accreditations (Regular fee)

Saturday, October 31 • by Industry

IDFAcademy: November 12–15

Thursday, November 12 • by IDFAcademy

Industry Program: November 14–18

Saturday, November 14 • by IDFA Industry

Docs for Sale: November 14–18

Saturday, November 14 • by IDFA's Markets

IDFA Forum: November 15–18

Sunday, November 15 • by IDFA's Markets

IBF Europe entries: mid-November – January 15, 2027

Friday, January 15 • by IDFA Bertha Fund
Attending IDFA
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Markets
Discover IDFA Forum and Docs for Sale.
Training
Explore IDFAcademy and IDFA Project Space.
Funding
Learn more about the IDFA Bertha Fund.

Attending IDFA 2026

IDFA happily invites all professional guests to join us in Amsterdam from 12–22 November 2026. Depending on your professional activities in the documentary field and your interest, we offer a variety of accreditations providing access to the festival, markets, industry program and talent development program.