International Film Festival Rotterdam

The Rotterdam International Film Festival (IFFR) is a leading international film festival that hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, aiming to deepen appreciation for films of all forms, expand and enrich audiences, and create opportunities for independent filmmakers and artists from around the world. The Rotterdam International Film Festival (IFFR), with its visionary programming and forward-thinking initiatives, provides an inclusive platform for diverse voices, audiovisual forms, and rich narrative styles. We are an unmissable destination for film professionals and enthusiasts. We provide funding and development opportunities for filmmakers and artists and are committed to enhancing the impact of their work worldwide. We are open to everyone. Through screenings, lectures, exhibitions, education, professional events, and grant programs, we bring together people from diverse backgrounds to foster discovery, exchange, learning, and development. We focus on uncharted territories, we create space for ideas, push the boundaries of creativity, and generate transformative power. The 55th festival will be held from January 29 to February 8, 2026.