International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)

10 Docs to Watch at IDFA 2012

IDFA Announces Line-Up: 'Gatekeepers,' 'My Afghanistan,' Docs on the Pink Panthers and Norwegian Massacre Included

The International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has announced the line-up for its 2013 edition. The festival's competition for best feature-length documentary will show off 16 films, one of which will win a 12,500 Euro prize. Among the main competition films are Dror Moreh's look at ...

Kino Lorber Smooches IDFA/Sundance Selection 'Putin's Kiss' for North America

In a prelude to the Sundance titles that will find Stateside distribution, Kino Lorber has picked up all North American rights to "Putin's Kiss" by Danish director Lise Birk Pedersen. The film had its world premiere at the recent International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, ...

Seung-Jun Yi On His IDFA Award Winning "Planet of Snail"

Seung-Jun Yi's doc "Planet of Snail" was the big winner at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), taking the festival's top prize this past weekend. 

Everything You Need to Know About This Year's IDFA

The 2011 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam wrapped its 24th edition last Friday with South Korea's "Planet of Snail" taking the top prize. Indiewire was on the scene in Amsterdam, reporting on the buzz titles and interviewing a crop of the hottest talent. Below find everything you ne...

"Planet of Snail" Takes Top IDFA Prize

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) handed out its prizes Friday evening, with South Korean director Seung-Jun Yi’s "Planet of Snail" taking the Best Feature-Length Documentary prize. The  Special Jury Award went to "5 Broken Cameras" (Palestin...

The Pitches That Get Documentaries Funded

There are a few key factors in successfully pitching documentary projects. Doing it right puts filmmakers on the radars of some of the most important and influential decisionmakers; done badly and you risk leaving empty-handed.

IDFA Announces Finalists For Their 2011 Awards

The nominations for the various IDFA competition programs were announced tonight in Amsterdam.

IDFA: How 'Putin's Kiss' Embodies 'Pop-Doc'

"Putin's Kiss," the first feature doc for Danish filmmaker Lise Birk Pedersen, attracted more than 300 people for its world premiere at IDFA. Judging by reactions, they were not disappointed.