IDFA’s program sections are a testament to the evolving world of documentary film. From emerging art forms to established cinematic traditions, our slate of competitions and non-competitive sections offer something for every filmmaker and film lover.
IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) is calling for applications from documentary filmmakers for their Project Development and Production & Post-production funding schemes.
IBF is dedicated to stimulating and empowering the creative documentary sector in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania. Documentary films supported by the IBF express the artistic vision of filmmakers, using strong visual treatments to tell compelling stories that can reach a global audience. The fund takes risks on unknown and seasoned filmmakers, supporting their breakthrough from marginalised positions to the most respected platforms. Many IBF-supported films have gone on to win awards across cinema and television.
There are two funding schemes currently open for applications.
Within the IBF Classic funding scheme, this category offers project development support to filmmakers from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania.
Within the IBF Classic funding scheme, this category offers production and post-production support to filmmakers from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania.
IDFA Bertha Fund application guidelines
