Annual Report 2019-2020
IFFR looks back on a successful 49th edition which offered a vast range of cinematic creations.
Highlights
These were the highlights of IFFR 2020
Tiger Competition 2020
In the Tiger Competition 2020, an international jury chose a winner from ten selected films
Programme 2020
IFFR continued to provide a platform to cinematic quests for truth, relevance and engagement
About our audiences
IFFR 2020 recorded 340,000 audience visits, an increase of 13,000 compared to last year
Press & publicity
The festival saw more journalists visiting the festival and gave ample space to podcast creators
Hubert Bals Fund
The Hubert Bals Fund continued to support filmmakers worldwide, with several premiering at IFFR 2020
IFFR Pro – Enabling professionals
IFFR Pro 2020 also hosts the Reality Check conference, and many other services to professionals
IFFR Pro – CineMart
CineMart 2020 invited 17 film projects and helped their creators find the right partners for development
Education
IFFR reached 28,000 school children, students and teachers during its 49th edition
Digital innovations
A new account environment and an improved app had a significant impact on user experience
Friends & partners
IFFR thanks its partners and sponsors for their continued support
Finance & Organisation
A 4% increase in admissions helped further stabilise IFFR’s financial footing
Year-round
IFFR doesn’t stop after twelve festival days...