General FAQ
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At International Film Festival Rotterdam, we represent the strength and impact of independent film, filmmakers and film-related art. In our work together, we each contribute to a culture that is built on foundations of mutual respect and dignity. For IFFR respect means welcoming and appreciating everyone around us — from our colleagues to our business partners to our guests — as well as creating an environment where everyone has the freedom to express him or herself, without fear of harassment, intimidation, discrimination, sexism, or other disrespectful behaviour. We reserve the right to revoke, without notice or refund, credentials or access to festival events and venues for those who engage in such conduct. If you have been involved of have witnessed something that violates this code we ask that you contact us as [email protected] If you prefer to speak to an outside organisation you may also contact Slachtofferhulp Nederland at 088-7460 000 or 0900-0101 For emergencies, immediately dial 1-1-2.
IFFR 2023 is from 25 January til 5 February 2023.
IFFR 2023 will be at: de Doelen, Cinerama Filmtheater, KINO, Pathé Schouwburgplein, Theater Rotterdam Schouwburg, Oude Luxor, Nieuwe Luxor (Volkskrantdag only), LantarenVenster, S/ASH GA\\ERY, WORM, Glashaven, Gallery Joey Ramone and Depot Boijmans van Beuningen.
The IFFR 2023 Press Conference takes place on 19 December at 11am, during which we'll announce the lineups for all our main competitions, the opening and closing films, and more. The entire IFFR 2023 lineup will be published on January 18.
Ticket sales for International Film Festival Rotterdam 2023 general audience will start on January 20.
Ticketsales for festivalspecials will start on January 12.
Ticketsales for all films will start on January 20
Full information about ticket sales and prices of IFFR 2023 will be available on January 12.
The IFFR Volkskrantdag 2023 will take place on the last day of the festival, on Sunday February 5.
There will be a VPRO Preview- and Reviewdag during IFFR 2023.
All information regarding submitting completed films for IFFR can be found on our Film entry page. For project submissions, including for the Hubert Bals Fund and CineMart, take a look at the Pro submissions page.
Industry professionals can stay up to date by subscribing to our Tiger Alert Pro, IFFR's newsletter for international guests.
If you are a journalist and want to receive press releases, send an e-mail to [email protected] to receive press releases in future.
Alongside income generated by ticket sales, IFFR is dependent on additional funding and therefore cooperates with various partners, funds and individuals, the main sources that help realise an annual festival. You too can support IFFR, both as an organisation and as an individual. For example, you may enter into a partnership or join the Tiger Business Lounge or become a Tiger Member.
Not all English-language films will have subtitles. You can find this information on the filmpage of the film if this is not the case.
The On Demand film selection is released in two parts on IFFR.com: the first part will be available On Demand from Thursday 26 January at 09:00, the second from Wednesday 1 February at 09:00. All On Demand films are available until 21:00 on Sunday, February 5. Last tickets can be bought 20:55 latest and you need to start watching before 21:00. After that time you can not start watchin anymore.
There is a lot of capacity available, but not unlimited. Also online films can be sold out. Within the timeframe, as soon as you press the play-button for an On Demand film, you have 24 hours to finish the film. If you haven't finished watching the film as the viewing period ends, the film will continue playing. However, you can no longer refresh your browser or otherwise restart the film. Our live chat can also no longer assist you with technical issues. We therefore recommend watching the film in its entirety within the festivalperiod.
The film selection is released in two parts on IFFR.com: the first part will be available On Demand from Thursday 26 January at 09:00, the second from Wednesday 1 February at 09:00. All On Demand films are available until 21:00 on Sunday, February 5. Last tickets can be bought 20:55 latest and you need to start watching before 21:00. After that time you can not start watchin anymore.
There is a lot of capacity available, but not unlimited. Also online films can be sold out. Within the timeframe, as soon as you press the play-button for an on demand film, you have 24 hours to finish the film. If you haven't finished watching the film as the viewing period ends, the film will continue playing. However, you can no longer refresh your browser or otherwise restart the film. Our live chat can also no longer assist you with technical issues. We therefore recommend watching the film in its entirety within the festivalperiod.
You can buy a ticket for a on demand fill untill Sunday 5 February at 20:55. You will have to start the film before 21:00 latest. After 21:00 the film can not be started anymore.
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