iffr 2025: call for films, art directions + immersive media

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) aims to offer a quality selection of worldwide independent, innovative cinema and visual arts. Devoted to actively supporting independent filmmaking from around the globe, IFFR is the essential hub for discovering film talent and for catching the early buzz on many world and international premieres.

IFFR 2025 takes place from 30 January to 9 February 2025.

IFFR’s recurring programmes include Bright Future, Harbour, Limelight, Cinema Regained, Short & Mid-length and Art Directions, as well as the Tiger Competition, Big Screen Competition and the Tiger Short Competition. Thematic programmes may be added, varying each edition.

All submission materials (online entry form, entry fee and screener) should be delivered to IFFR by the following deadlines:

Feature films (from 64 minutes): 20 September 2024

Short and Mid-length films (up to 63 minutes)

Films (up to 63 min.) completed before 1 July: 23 August 2024

Films (up to 63 min.) completed after 1 July: 13 September 2024

Art Directions and Immersive Media: 2 September 2024