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IFFR Filmclub x Dokhuis in Oude Kerk Charlois 🏗️

IFFR Filmclub x @dokhuis_rotterdam returns for another edition on 5 June! We're going to screen Pretpark Hennie by Max Ploeg in the beautiful Oude Kerk Charlois, which is not just used as a place of worship, but also houses concerts and other events.

Pretpark Hennie is about the maverick entrepreneur and multi-millionaire Hennie van der Most, who built a business empire from scratch. He transformed purchased empty buildings into restaurants or amusement parks.

In Pretpark Hennie, we follow the headstrong businessman as he works on what is set to be his final project: creating a large-scale theme park on Rotterdam’s Maashaven.

Register for free via the link in bio.

Greg Williams captures the filmmakers and partners of the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund in Cannes 📸

We're honored to have had the incredible photographer Greg Williams (@gregwilliamsphotography) capturing four of the five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF) short film grant scheme together with its partners.

Pictured standing from left to right, are: Koji Yanai (UNIQLO/ MASTER MIND), Isaac Kwaku Fokuo (Amahoro Coalition), Shirin Pakfar (UNHCR), Annemarie Jacir (DFF filmmaker), Cate Blanchett, Akuol de Mabior (DFF filmmaker), Mohammed Amer (DFF filmmaker), Clare Stewart (IFFR), Benno Lambooy (Droom en Daad), Ayman Tamer (Tamer Family Foundation), Alison Tilbe (DFF), Laura Dufour (Droom en Daad). On the second row: Vanja Kaludjercic (IFFR), Tamara Tatishvili (IFFR/HBF), Bao Nguyen (DFF filmmaker). Not pictured: Aarti Lohia (SP Lohia Foundation)

Greg Williams captures the filmmakers and partners of the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund in Cannes 📸

We're honored to have had the incredible photographer Greg Williams (@gregwilliamsphotography) capturing four of the five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF) short film grant scheme together with its partners.

Pictured standing from left to right, are: Koji Yanai (UNIQLO/ MASTER MIND), Isaac Kwaku Fokuo (Amahoro Coalition), Shirin Pakfar (UNHCR), Annemarie Jacir (DFF filmmaker), Cate Blanchett, Akuol de Mabior (DFF filmmaker), Mohammed Amer (DFF filmmaker), Clare Stewart (IFFR), Benno Lambooy (Droom en Daad), Ayman Tamer (Tamer Family Foundation), Alison Tilbe (DFF), Laura Dufour (Droom en Daad). On the second row: Vanja Kaludjercic (IFFR), Tamara Tatishvili (IFFR/HBF), Bao Nguyen (DFF filmmaker). Not pictured: Aarti Lohia (SP Lohia Foundation)

IFFR is looking for a Guest Coordinator 📣

Do you have a passion for cinema and guest-related services and processes? Then join the Guest team for IFFR 2027!

The Guest Coordinator supports the delivery of IFFR’s content strategy by coordinating the daily operations of the Guest team. The role ensures that workflows and communication run smoothly, deadlines are met, and invited filmmakers and delegations experience professional, warm and well-organised guest services in line with IFFR’s values.

Read more and apply via the link in bio.

Take a look at some snippets from the Displacement Film Fundpanel at Cannes Film Festival 🌍

On Monday the five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF) short film grant scheme were announced at a panel event in Cannes.

The panel featured Cate Blanchett, alongside new grant recipients Mohammed Amer (@moamer), Annemarie Jacir (@annamariajacir), Akuol de Mabior (@akuoldemabior) and Bao Nguyen (@baomnguyen).

The discussion was moderated by IFFR’s Managing Director, Clare Stewart, and also addressed the evolution of the Fund as it enters its second cycle, the recipient filmmakers and their projects, and wider industry actions in support of displaced filmmakers.

Take a look at some snippets from the Displacement Film Fundpanel at Cannes Film Festival 🌍

On Monday the five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF) short film grant scheme were announced at a panel event in Cannes.

The panel featured Cate Blanchett, alongside new grant recipients Mohammed Amer (@moamer), Annemarie Jacir (@annamariajacir), Akuol de Mabior (@akuoldemabior) and Bao Nguyen (@baomnguyen).

The discussion was moderated by IFFR’s Managing Director, Clare Stewart, and also addressed the evolution of the Fund as it enters its second cycle, the recipient filmmakers and their projects, and wider industry actions in support of displaced filmmakers.

Take a look at some snippets from the Displacement Film Fundpanel at Cannes Film Festival 🌍

On Monday the five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF) short film grant scheme were announced at a panel event in Cannes.

The panel featured Cate Blanchett, alongside new grant recipients Mohammed Amer (@moamer), Annemarie Jacir (@annamariajacir), Akuol de Mabior (@akuoldemabior) and Bao Nguyen (@baomnguyen).

The discussion was moderated by IFFR’s Managing Director, Clare Stewart, and also addressed the evolution of the Fund as it enters its second cycle, the recipient filmmakers and their projects, and wider industry actions in support of displaced filmmakers.

Chantana Tiprachart awarded the Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant 🤝

IFFR is proud to partner with leading international institutions on the Han Nefkens Foundation Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant (@hannefkensfoundation), awarded to Thai artist Chantana Tiprachart (@chantana_tip) in 2026.

She receives $15,000 to produce a new video artwork, touring partner institutions in 2027-2028.

Tiprachart stated: "Finding a community that genuinely understands the artist’s journey is like finding room to breathe."

Displacement Film Fund unveils recipient filmmakers and projects for second round 🌍

Today at Cannes Film Festival, Cate Blanchett, actor, producer and global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund, unveiled the names of the five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF) short film grant scheme.

The new grant recipients are:

✧ Mohammed Amer (@moamer): Palestinian-American comedian/writer/director. Currently starring in the acclaimed two seasons of Netflix’s MO.

✧ Annemarie Jacir (@annamariajacir): Palestinian filmmaker, writer and producer whose latest feature Palestine 36 was shortlisted for the Academy Awards and received multiple international awards.

✧ Akuol de Mabior (@akuoldemabior): South Sudanese filmmaker who grew up in Kenya and was born in Cuba. She has presented the first South Sudanese film to screen at the Berlin International Film Festival.

✧ Bao Nguyen (@baomnguyen): Vietnamese American filmmaker and founding partner of EAST Films whose work explores memory, migration, identity, and the emotional lives shaped by history.

✧ Rithy Panh: Cambodian filmmaker, writer, and producer whose work has profoundly shaped contemporary world cinema through its exploration of memory, trauma and the legacy of the Khmer Rouge regime.]

DFF is spearheaded by actor, producer and UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett. For the second edition of the fund, IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund returns as Management Partner, Amahoro Coalition (@amahoro.coalition), Droom en Daad, Master Mind, the Tamer Family Foundation and UNIQLO (@uniqloeurope) return as Founding Partners, and UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – remains Strategic Partner. The SP Lohia Foundation (@s.p.lohia.foundation) joins as a new Major Partner.

Read more via the link in bio.

Displacement Film Fund unveils recipient filmmakers and projects for second round 🌍

Today at Cannes Film Festival, Cate Blanchett, actor, producer and global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund, unveiled the names of the five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF) short film grant scheme.

The new grant recipients are:

✧ Mohammed Amer (@moamer): Palestinian-American comedian/writer/director. Currently starring in the acclaimed two seasons of Netflix’s MO.

✧ Annemarie Jacir (@annamariajacir): Palestinian filmmaker, writer and producer whose latest feature Palestine 36 was shortlisted for the Academy Awards and received multiple international awards.

✧ Akuol de Mabior (@akuoldemabior): South Sudanese filmmaker who grew up in Kenya and was born in Cuba. She has presented the first South Sudanese film to screen at the Berlin International Film Festival.

✧ Bao Nguyen (@baomnguyen): Vietnamese American filmmaker and founding partner of EAST Films whose work explores memory, migration, identity, and the emotional lives shaped by history.

✧ Rithy Panh: Cambodian filmmaker, writer, and producer whose work has profoundly shaped contemporary world cinema through its exploration of memory, trauma and the legacy of the Khmer Rouge regime.]

DFF is spearheaded by actor, producer and UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett. For the second edition of the fund, IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund returns as Management Partner, Amahoro Coalition (@amahoro.coalition), Droom en Daad, Master Mind, the Tamer Family Foundation and UNIQLO (@uniqloeurope) return as Founding Partners, and UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – remains Strategic Partner. The SP Lohia Foundation (@s.p.lohia.foundation) joins as a new Major Partner.

Read more via the link in bio.

Displacement Film Fund unveils recipient filmmakers and projects for second round 🌍

Today at Cannes Film Festival, Cate Blanchett, actor, producer and global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund, unveiled the names of the five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF) short film grant scheme.

The new grant recipients are:

✧ Mohammed Amer (@moamer): Palestinian-American comedian/writer/director. Currently starring in the acclaimed two seasons of Netflix’s MO.

✧ Annemarie Jacir (@annamariajacir): Palestinian filmmaker, writer and producer whose latest feature Palestine 36 was shortlisted for the Academy Awards and received multiple international awards.

✧ Akuol de Mabior (@akuoldemabior): South Sudanese filmmaker who grew up in Kenya and was born in Cuba. She has presented the first South Sudanese film to screen at the Berlin International Film Festival.

✧ Bao Nguyen (@baomnguyen): Vietnamese American filmmaker and founding partner of EAST Films whose work explores memory, migration, identity, and the emotional lives shaped by history.

✧ Rithy Panh: Cambodian filmmaker, writer, and producer whose work has profoundly shaped contemporary world cinema through its exploration of memory, trauma and the legacy of the Khmer Rouge regime.]

DFF is spearheaded by actor, producer and UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett. For the second edition of the fund, IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund returns as Management Partner, Amahoro Coalition (@amahoro.coalition), Droom en Daad, Master Mind, the Tamer Family Foundation and UNIQLO (@uniqloeurope) return as Founding Partners, and UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – remains Strategic Partner. The SP Lohia Foundation (@s.p.lohia.foundation) joins as a new Major Partner.

Read more via the link in bio.

Displacement Film Fund unveils recipient filmmakers and projects for second round 🌍

Today at Cannes Film Festival, Cate Blanchett, actor, producer and global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund, unveiled the names of the five recipient filmmakers for the second cycle of the Displacement Film Fund (DFF) short film grant scheme.

The new grant recipients are:

✧ Mohammed Amer (@moamer): Palestinian-American comedian/writer/director. Currently starring in the acclaimed two seasons of Netflix’s MO.

✧ Annemarie Jacir (@annamariajacir): Palestinian filmmaker, writer and producer whose latest feature Palestine 36 was shortlisted for the Academy Awards and received multiple international awards.

✧ Akuol de Mabior (@akuoldemabior): South Sudanese filmmaker who grew up in Kenya and was born in Cuba. She has presented the first South Sudanese film to screen at the Berlin International Film Festival.

✧ Bao Nguyen (@baomnguyen): Vietnamese American filmmaker and founding partner of EAST Films whose work explores memory, migration, identity, and the emotional lives shaped by history.

✧ Rithy Panh: Cambodian filmmaker, writer, and producer whose work has profoundly shaped contemporary world cinema through its exploration of memory, trauma and the legacy of the Khmer Rouge regime.]

DFF is spearheaded by actor, producer and UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett. For the second edition of the fund, IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund returns as Management Partner, Amahoro Coalition (@amahoro.coalition), Droom en Daad, Master Mind, the Tamer Family Foundation and UNIQLO (@uniqloeurope) return as Founding Partners, and UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – remains Strategic Partner. The SP Lohia Foundation (@s.p.lohia.foundation) joins as a new Major Partner.

Read more via the link in bio.

NFF+HBF backs features by Theo Montoya and Kasım Ördek 🇳🇱🌎

Dutch co-productions by Colombian filmmaker Theo Montoya and Turkish filmmaker Kasım Ördek have each been awarded €75,000 by the Hubert Bals Fund together with the Netherlands Film Fund (@nederlandsfilmfonds).

✧ Theo Montoya (@theomontoya69)’s Falso positivo (False Positive) reconstructs the “false positives” scandal, in which civilians were killed and falsely presented as guerrillas killed in combat during the 2009 Democratic Security Policy operation. Co-produced by Baldr Film (@baldrfilm).

✧ Goodbye for Now is the debut feature from Turkish filmmaker Kasım Ördek (@kasimordek), set in the underbelly of Istanbul and following two friends who survive through petty theft until a sudden disappearance and a desertion force them into a race against time. Co-produced by The Film Kitchen (@thefilmkitchennl).

Read more via the link in bio.

NFF+HBF backs features by Theo Montoya and Kasım Ördek 🇳🇱🌎

Dutch co-productions by Colombian filmmaker Theo Montoya and Turkish filmmaker Kasım Ördek have each been awarded €75,000 by the Hubert Bals Fund together with the Netherlands Film Fund (@nederlandsfilmfonds).

✧ Theo Montoya (@theomontoya69)’s Falso positivo (False Positive) reconstructs the “false positives” scandal, in which civilians were killed and falsely presented as guerrillas killed in combat during the 2009 Democratic Security Policy operation. Co-produced by Baldr Film (@baldrfilm).

✧ Goodbye for Now is the debut feature from Turkish filmmaker Kasım Ördek (@kasimordek), set in the underbelly of Istanbul and following two friends who survive through petty theft until a sudden disappearance and a desertion force them into a race against time. Co-produced by The Film Kitchen (@thefilmkitchennl).

Read more via the link in bio.

Dakendagen x IFFR: Repo Man 👅

On Friday 5 June as part of the Rotterdamse Dakendagen (@dakendagen010), we’re screening the classic absurd science fiction comedy Repo Man (1984), preceded by Rotterdam filmmaker Chris de Krijger’s Gedoetjes (2026).

Join us for these films under the stars on the roof of the Mobypark Delftsestraat parking garage (known for the red BMW hanging off the side)!

✧ Repo Man by Alex Cox: While nihilistic punk Otto is being trained as a ‘repo man’ (repossessing cars) in Los Angeles, he gets hold of a stunning Chevrolet Malibu ’64 – with supernatural powers.

✧ Gedoetjes by Chris de Krijger: (@chrisdekrijger): A collection of absurd and comical scenes celebrates the bumbling Homo sapiens in all its splendour – and ridiculousness.

Get your tickets via the link in bio.

Release Egyptian filmmaker Omar Salah Marei now! 📣

The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk (ICFR) calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Egyptian filmmaker and screenwriter Omar Salah Marei, our colleague, who has been forcibly disappeared by security forces in plain clothes since the evening of 11 May 2026.

Four days after his arrest, his whereabouts remain unknown, no authority has claimed responsibility for his detention, and no reason has been given for it. Most critically, Omar has serious pre-existing medical conditions that require uninterrupted daily care, and there is no indication whatsoever that he is receiving any.

Read more via @filmmakersatrisk

IFFR Filmclub x NNR x Bibliotheek Rotterdam: Inn a State of Siege 🇧🇦

On 28 May, we join forces with Netwerk Nieuw Rotterdam (NNR) (@netwerknieuwrotterdam), and Bibliotheek Rotterdam (@bibliotheekrotterdam), to host a Filmclub evening focusing on the theme of peace.

We'll screen Inn a State of Siege (2026) by Qali Nur, who will be present for the Q&A.

The Holiday Inn was a crucial site during the Siege of Sarajevo 1992–1995. Situated along "Sniper Alley", it housed international journalists.

But what of the hotel staff? This revealing documentary gathers accounts from three men who braved daily danger to keep the hotel running.

Register for free via the link in bio.

IFFR is looking for interns! 📣

Each year, IFFR welcomes new and established filmmakers from all over the world. The festival offers a platform for independent film, talks, exhibitions, performances and art installations, parties and more.

For the upcoming edition, we’re looking for interns in several departments. Do you want to gain hands-on experience at one of the largest festivals in the Netherlands?

Then read more about our vacancies and apply via the link in bio.

HBF+Brazil: Co-development Support celebrates successful pilot and launches second edition at Cannes 🇧🇷

We're thrilled to announce that IFFR's Hubert Bals Fund (HBF), together with Brazilian partners Projeto Paradiso (@projetoparadiso), RioFilme (@_riofilme), Spcine (@spcine_) and Embratur (@embraturbrasil), will continue the HBF+Brazil: Co-development Support initiative following a successful pilot round.

The initiative has proven to be a concrete example of how public and private partners can work together to support filmmakers at one of the most decisive and vulnerable stages of the creative process. In 2025, the pilot saw 10 Brazilian fiction film projects each receive grants of €10,000.

To mark the announcement, the initiative's partners will host a panel discussion at the Marché du Film in Cannes on Monday 18 May, 17.30 – 19.00.

Read more via the link in bio.