Jenni is attending AIDC to connect with projects that might benefit from pitching at the IDFA Forum, to discuss how Docs for Sale can support teams in connecting with professionals in the sales and distribution realm and to inform about other upcoming opportunities for filmmakers at IDFA.

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam offers an independent and inspiring meeting place for audiences and professionals to see a diverse and high-quality program. It offers filmmakers a platform to launch their documentaries in various festival programs and presents around 300 creative documentaries and interactive documentary projects every year.

The festival also runs two markets – the IDFA Forum for co-production and co-financing of documentaries and Docs for Sale, a in-person service and online platform that facilitates sales of high-end documentaries.

IDFA also supports up-and-coming talent through IDFAcademy, which organises workshops and training programs for emerging filmmakers.

Additionally, IDFA runs the IDFA Bertha Fund, which supports independent, critical and artistic voices from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The Fund provides development, production, co-production and distribution grants.