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International Film Festival Rotterdam 2027
RotterdamThu, Jan 28, 2027 · 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Overview
Overview
The International Film Festival Rotterdam focuses on independent and innovative cinema, with screenings and industry events across the city over eleven days. Confirm the 2027 programme and tickets at iffr.com.
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The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) returns in 2027 for its annual celebration of independent and experimental cinema. Founded in June 1972 by Huub Bals, the festival has long been a champion of alternative, innovative, and non-commercial films, with a special emphasis on works from the Far East and developing countries. Attendees can immerse themselves in a diverse programme of cutting-edge media art and arthouse films, showcasing both emerging talents and established auteurs.
Screenings take place across multiple iconic Rotterdam venues, including Pathé, De Doelen, Cinerama, and LantarenVenster, offering a true city-wide festival experience. Beyond the screenings, IFFR hosts CineMart and BoostNL, co-production markets that connect filmmakers with potential financiers. The festival also awards the prestigious VPRO Tiger Awards to young directors making their first or second film, and the Hubert Bals Fund supports filmmakers from developing countries.
📍 Various locations in Rotterdam⏱️ 244 hrsIndependent filmsExperimental filmsArthouse films
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Good to know
- Screenings take place at multiple venues including Pathé, De Doelen, Cinerama, WORM, Oude Luxor Theater, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, KINO, and LantarenVenster.
- The festival focuses on independent, experimental, and arthouse films, with a special emphasis on works from the Far East and developing countries.
- IFFR hosts CineMart and BoostNL, co-production markets for film producers seeking funding.
Frequently asked questions
What is the focus of IFFR?
IFFR focuses on independent and experimental filmmaking, showcasing emerging talents and established auteurs, with an emphasis on alternative and non-commercial films.
When was the first IFFR held?
The first festival, then called Film International, took place in June 1972.
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