How to Pro at IFFR 2024
Attending IFFR 2024 as a film industry professional? Here's everything you need to know for your visit to the festival, including picking up your accreditation, ticket reservations, industry events and other practical details.
Getting to 'de Doelen'
The festival's heart is located at 'de Doelen'. During the festival you can enter via the Grote Zaal entrance on Schouwburgplein 50, which is less than a five-minute walk from Rotterdam Centraal train station.
Please note this is a different entrance to last year. Many of the IFFR locations in ‘de Doelen’ are located differently to last year, including the Accreditation Desk and the Pro Hub. You can find out more below.
Picking up your accreditation
Once you arrive in Rotterdam, you can come collect your accreditation at ‘de Doelen’. The Accreditation Desk is located on the ground floor on your right as you enter the main hall.
Accreditation Desk opening hours
Thu 25 Jan 09.00 – 18.00
Fri 26 – Wed 31 Jan 09.00 – 19.00
Thu 1 Feb 12.00 – 19.00
Fri 2 – Sat 3 Feb on demand
Press Desk
Staff at the Press Desk can assist journalists with interview requests with filmmakers and talent. Interpreters are available for these where needed.
Press Desk opening times
Thu 25 Jan 09.00 – 18.00
Fri 26 - 31 Jan 09.00 – 20.00
Thu 1 Feb 09.30 – 20.00
Fri 2 - Sat 3 Feb 12.00 – 20.00
Sun 4 Feb 09.00 – 14.00
Tickets
Accredited guests can now order tickets for the full IFFR 2024 programme (excluding IFFR Festival Specials, with some exceptions), including features, Talks and Art Directions, when logged into the IFFR website. Ensure you select the rate associated with your badge, which in most cases should be at no cost.
Tickets for press and industry
Last-minute queues
We will be running last-minute queues at screenings, so if you are unable to secure a ticket from the allocation made for badge-holders, there is still a good likelihood that you will be able to access screenings with your badge via the last-minute queue at the venue where the screening is scheduled.
Moving around the festival
For an interactive map of all the festival locations, click here. Except for LantarenVenster, which is a 20-minutes metro ride from De Doelen (line D and E); all other locations are within walking distance from each other.
This year we have various partnerships in place which allow you to rent a bike or get a car lift at a discounted rate.
Hospitality partners
At our specially selected hospitality partners, you'll receive a special discount upon showing your badge, or there might be a unique IFFR offer on the menu.
IFFR Pro Hub
As well as offering support and guidance to filmmakers selected in the IFFR 2024 programme, the Pro Hub programmes IFFR Pro's panel discussions.
From Saturday 27 to Wednesday 31 January, the Pro Hub organises an engaging programme of Pro Dialogues industry panels that invite meaningful and practical reflection on the issues facing the film industry, with speakers including selected filmmakers, festival programmers and special guests.
The Pro Hub will be located in the Grote Zaal foyer, up the stairs towards the Grote Zaal on the floor directly above the Accreditation Desk. The Pro Dialogues will be hosted in Studio 5 on the ground-floor, on the right hand side next to the Accreditation Desk.
Events & awards
A number of drinks and parties for accredited professionals take place during the festival. You can see them in the industry programme per day below.
After the last film on both Fridays and Saturdays, as well as the second Thursday, you are invited to Club IFFR, featuring live music and DJs all night long, in Theater Rotterdam Schouwburg. Access for audiences and professionals alike.
Tiger Short Awards Ceremony: Monday 29 January at 21.00
IFFR Pro Awards: Tuesday 30 January at 18.00
IFFR Pro Drinks & Awards: Co-hosted by Catalan Films
IFFR 2024 Awards Ceremony: Friday 2 January at 18.00
IFFR Pro Connect
See who’s who at the festival via our IFFR Pro Connect online contact directory, available in your IFFR.com account.
Pro Alert newsletter
Accredited guests receive a daily email update of festival news, stories, tips and more to the email address associated with their account. Stay tuned! If after the first day of the festival you notice you are not receiving the newsletters, make sure to check your spam, then get in touch with the team. You can also sign up to our year-round newsletters here.
Accessibility
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering an inclusive festival experience, we have combined all accessibility information on one page. Visit our accessibility page for more info.
Code of Conduct
IFFR attaches great value to respect and safety. IFFR does not tolerate violence or harassment in any form towards staff, contractors, volunteers, visitors at the festival. More information about our Code of Conduct can be found here.
Contact
For questions related to:
- Tickets: [email protected]
- Accreditation: [email protected]
- Your stay at the festival: [email protected]
IFFR accreditations
Visit the Accreditation Desk in the 'de Doelen' to apply for your accreditation.
IFFR Pro
IFFR champions boundary-pushing independent cinema – both through its festival programming and its industry activities which offer year-round support to film professionals.
Press
Find important information for media, our latest press releases and recent coverage of IFFR.