13-23 nov 2025
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All about IDFA 2025

All about IDFA 2025

Links to important dates, ticket sales, and information about all films and new media projects from IDFA and IDFA DocLab can be found here.

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Program A-Z

Here you will find the film selection for IDFA 2025, to which more films will be added in the run-up to the festival. You will also find the new media projects from IDFA DocLab here. Do you have an IDFA account? Then you can already add films and projects to your favorites list. The entire program with dates, times, and locations will be online from October 24.

Whether you are looking for profound exploration, innovation, or a feeling of wonder, IDFA Pathways guides you through films that complement each other in subject matter and perspective. These thematic selections, ranging from films about nature to art, will help you navigate the selection at idfa.nl/pathways starting October 15.

Special programs

Check out an overview of all programs announced so far for IDFA 2025. The remaining programs and competitions will be announced on October 14. The entire program, including dates, times, and locations, will be available online starting October 24. See below for sales dates.

Ticket sales and dates

Tickets are already available for a number of Specials, including Best of IDFA, de Volkskrandag, De Groene Amsterdammerdag, and VPRO Previewdag. Tickets for other Specials will go on sale on Thursday, October 17, at 12:00. General ticket sales for all screenings will start on October 29 at 12:00. (Special) Friends of IDFA can order tickets earlier. More information about ticket sales, prices, and dates can be found here.

IDFA for Professionals

Are you a filmmaker, sales agent, distributor or other film professional? Find all information for professionals during IDFA on our Professionals site.

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