The 24th edition of IDFA takes place November 16 - 27 2011.
- The pass provides you with access to all IDFA screenings (including the industry screenings), talk shows, debates and masterclasses.
- A press pass does not provide access to the FORUM, Docs for Sale, IDFAcademy, or the opening or award ceremony of the festival. Access to these events is limited and is only accessible when permission has been granted in advance.
- At the Press Desk, you can get information about the festival and arrange for interviews with filmmakers and other guests. Accredited journalists will also have access to a number of computers reserved for them.
- You will receive a festival information package including the IDFA catalogue.
- There will be 6 viewing booths available for holders of Press Passes.
- The administration fee for a Press Pass is € 50.
- The Press Department will assess the application and inform you if your request is accepted. They will send you the invoice for the administration costs
- The festival does not reimburse journalists for any travel or lodging expenses incurred.
- Accredited journalists are expected to announce or cover IDFA in their publications and send copies to IDFA’s Press Department after the festival. This will serve as criteria for press accreditation in future years.
Journalists who are requesting accreditation for IDFA for the first time must provide the following:
- Information on the medium you report for: name, type of media (newspaper, TV programme, etc.), address, circulation, URL
- When you work for a website, please inform us on the amount of visitors (unique hits) of your website
- A description of your plans during IDFA
- A recent publication you wrote
- A letter from your employer or client confirming your assignment to cover IDFA
- IDFA could ask for an official press card
If you are a freelancer or have not yet received a concrete assignment, we ask you to inform us of your plans in writing by 15 October.
Journalists who have received IDFA accreditation in the past:
- Information on the medium you report for: name, type of media (newspaper, TV programme, etc.), address, circulation, URL
- Your most recent publication about IDFA
Even when you have not received accreditation for the festival, you can still go to the Press Desk for interview appointments, information and press materials.
For more information, please see the general accreditation guidelines or go directly to the accreditation form.
If you have any questions, please contact our Press Office
Laura van Halsema: laura@idfa.nl