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29 Jan – 8 Feb 2026

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  • HBF+Brazil pilot edition selection unveiled plus new partner Embratur

    10 projects to receive support under new co-development initiative between HBF and Brazilian organisations Spcine, RioFilme and Projeto Paradiso, plus new partner Embratur.

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    • Hubert Bals Fund
    • Press release

  • Step into the Lightroom

    In 2026, the festival further ups the ante with the launch of Lightroom, which brings together the XR, VR, interactive and expansive installation projects previously presented as works-in-progress and works-in-development at CineMart and Darkroom.

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    • IFFR Pro
    • Immersive

  • Oscar-winning filmmaker Mike van Diem to open Pulling Focus: NL 2026

    IFFR Pro is thrilled to announce that a conversation with Oscar-winning filmmaker Mike van Diem will open Pulling Focus: NL 2026 on Sunday 1 February.

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    • IFFR Pro
    • News

  • Hubert Bals Fund at IFFR 2026

    After a year marked by renewed energy and purpose, the Hubert Bals Fund is proud to return to IFFR 2026 with an array of supported films, projects and activities.

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    • Hubert Bals Fund

  • Marwan Hamed: Master of Egyptian Genre Cinema

    From mystery thrillers, corruption dramas and crime epics, to historical sagas and the biopic genre, Marwan Hamed has proven to be a master at combining grand emotions, astonishing mise-en-scène and breathtaking performances in his cinema.

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    • Background
    • Stories

  • “We grow with every project, we keep exploring cinema”: producer María Zamora on CineMart selection and Carla Simón’s Romería.

    Spanish producer María Zamora spoke to us about returning to CineMart this year following her 2022 selection with Carla Simón’s Romería, now presenting Adarna by Lois Patiño.

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    • IFFR Pro
    • Interview

  • IFFR Reveals New Cultural Partnerships Across the City

    IFFR has unveiled new, extended and returning cultural partnerships across the city of Rotterdam, for the upcoming 55th edition of the festival. For 2026, IFFR is joining forces with Fenix, Rotterdam’s new art museum dedicated to migration, as well as strategically developing its collaboration with existing partners including the venue at the heart of the festival, de Doelen.

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    • News
    • Press release

  • Find your film

    IFFR screens more films than there are hours in the day. But how do you find the ones you want to see? In this blog, we explain the different programme strands and share a few tips and tricks to help you navigate the film selection. The programme There are two ways to view the full […]

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    • Tips

  • Get ready for ticket sales

    Get ready for the festival! To make the most out of your festival experience, we will give you some information to start preparing. Start of ticket sales on 15 January at 20.00.

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    • News

  • Get your tickets

    Ticket sales for IFFR 2026 are online via our website and start on Thursday 15 January at 20.00. During the festival there is a ticket support desk at de Doelen and LantarenVenster for those that have challenges buying tickets online. At the other screening locations there is a servicepoint where volunteers can help you to […]

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    • Tickets IFFR 2026