Adriek van Nieuwenhuyzen has a masters degree in  Theatre and Film Science from the University in Utrecht.  She got involved in IDFA in the beginning years of the festival and also worked as producer at a Dutch broadcaster  

From February 2007 on she is Head of the Industry office of IDFA . In this position she is in charge of the professional program of IDFA including the markets FORUM  and Docs for Sale. Besides working at IDFA she serves regularly as a member of the selection committees and advisory boards within the documentary community. 

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IDFA is the world’s leading institute for the art of documentary film and new media. Every November, IDFA’s festival welcomes some 295,000 visits and 3,000 professionals to Amsterdam for a trend-setting program. Leading the industry are IDFA’s markets IDFA Forum and Docs for Sale, two flagship business events that documentary professionals never miss. For the world’s documentary filmmakers, IDFA offers direct support through the IDFA Bertha Fund and talent development programs.