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IFFR announces opening film for on-site 51st edition
Along the Way to open festival programme of screenings, performances and installations in Rotterdam from 26 January to 6 February International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is delighted to confirm Along the Way by Mijke de Jong to open the on-site 51st edition on 26 January. Adapting to the latest governmental regulations, the festival invites audiences, […]
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Amanda Kramer, Qiu Jiongjiong and Yuasa Masaaki at IFFR 2022
Short & Mid-length titles and Robby Müller Award recipient also announced International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) announces three focus programmes for its 51st edition dedicated to distinguished filmmakers Amanda Kramer, Qiu Jiongjiong and Yuasa Masaaki. The festival also reveals the explorative Short & Mid-length Film programme, including Short Profiles on visual artist Stanya Kahn and […]
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Steve McQueen to present new installation at IFFR 2022
Artwork: Steve McQueen, Sunshine State, (still), 2022.© Steve McQueen. Courtesy of the artist and Thomas Dane Gallery and Marian Goodman Gallery. Oscar and Turner Prize-winning filmmaker and artist to present IFFR-commissioned work in Kunsthal Rotterdam. More titles confirmed for 51st edition. International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) confirms Sunshine State, an installation by Steve McQueen to […]
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Hubert Bals Fund announces 2021 autumn selection
Ten projects to receive the HBF Script and Project Development support International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) announces that its Hubert Bals Fund (HBF) has chosen ten film projects to receive HBF Script and Project Development support – a grant of €10,000 to be spent on project development. The diverse selection spans various genres – featuring a […]
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IFFR set to welcome back guests for 51st edition
First titles confirmed as audiences, filmmakers, industry and press to reunite for IFFR 2022 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) announces the first confirmed titles for its 51st edition which takes place in Rotterdam from 26 January to 6 February 2022. The festival is planned as a physical event that celebrates the reunion of audiences, filmmakers, […]
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Head of IFFR Pro to step down following upcoming edition
Marit van den Elshout announces her departure as IFFR Pro manager International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) announces that its industry manager, Marit van den Elshout, will step down following the upcoming edition of IFFR in 2022. Since 2006 she has been responsible for IFFR Pro, the festival’s industry section, which includes the co-production market CineMart […]
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IFFR closes extended 50th edition
Anniversary edition shaped by restrictions, perseverance and innovation International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) closes its 50th anniversary edition. Adapting to the changing circumstances, from 1 to 7 February the festival presented its competition programmes online on IFFR.com. From 2 to 6 June IFFR offered a hybrid festival, with premieres, film programmes and in-depth conversations online, […]
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Mi chiamo Francesco Totti wins BankGiro Loterij Audience Award at IFFR 2021 in June
Alex Infascelli wins €5,000 audience prize for Francesco Totti biopic International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) announces football documentary Mi chiamo Francesco Totti by Alex Infascelli as the winner of the BankGiro Loterij Audience Award for the June festival chapter. Italian director Infascelli was selected by audiences who watched the film both online and in cinemas in Rotterdam during the […]
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HBF announces first 2021 selection
Seven female and five male directors from countries including Lesotho, Brazil, Thailand and Kazakhstan awarded in funding round As International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) prepares to celebrate its 50th edition in June, its Hubert Bals Fund (HBF) awards ten film projects €10,000 each for Script and Project Development. Out of 373 applications, a committee […]
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Opening and closing films and final confirmations for 50th edition in June
The World to Come, Poupelle of Chimney Town and Dominik Graf at IFFR 2021 During the press conference today, International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) presented the full programme for the celebratory 50th edition. The World to Come by Mona Fastvold opens the festival on Wednesday 2 June and Hirota Yusuke’s Poupelle of Chimney Town marks […]
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