International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)

NAME OF FESTIVAL: International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)
SINCE: 1972
WHERE: Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Europe
WEBSITE: www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: The International Film Festival Rotterdam grew out to become one the largest audience driven film festivals in the world, while maintaining its focus on innovative filmmaking by talented newcomers and established auteurs as well as on presenting cutting edge media art. Over these twelve days hundreds of movies are shown on more than twenty screens in Rotterdam. During the festival several Awards will be presented, such as the Tiger Awards and the Tiger Awards for short films.

From left to right: Susanna Nicchiarelli (president Tiger Jury), Zhu Shengze (filmmaker), and Zhengfang Yang (producer) International Film Festival Rotterdam 2019 Award Winners

Zhu Shengze’s PRESENT.PERFECT. Wins Tiger Award at 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam

Present.Perfect. directed by Zhu Shengze, described as a “daring film” by the jury, won the top prize – Tiger Award at the 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Freedom of Movement by Nina Fischer and Maroan el Sani

International Film Festival Rotterdam Reveals Winners of 2019 Ammodo Tiger Short Competition

The International Film Festival Rotterdam announced the three winning short films of this year’s 2019 Ammodo Tiger Short Competition.

South African Social Impact Documentary SISTERS OF THE WILDERNESS to Premiere at IFFR

Sisters of the Wilderness, the social impact documentary, which won best South African Feature Documentary at the Durban International Film Festival will have its International Premiere at the 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam.

International Film Festival Rotterdam Reveals 2019 Tiger and Big Screen Competition Line-ups + THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT is Closing Night Film

The Hummingbird Project, an existential thriller with Salma Hayek, Jesse Eisenberg and Alexander Skårsgard, will close the 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam.

International Film Festival Rotterdam Reveals 47 Films in 2019 Bright Future

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) revealed the complete selection of 47 feature films from all over the world in its Bright Future section, the festival’s home for upcoming filmmakers with their own style and vision.

24 Short Films in Ammodo Tiger Short Competition at 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam

International Film Festival Rotterdam has selected 24 short films for the 2019 Ammodo Tiger Short Competition.

International Film Festival Rotterdam Reveals First Films in 2019 Bright Future Program

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) revealed the first films for in the 2019 Bright Future program that spotlights upcoming filmmakers with their own style and vision.

Brian Welsh’s BEATS to World Premiere at 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam

Beats, a film by Brian Welsh about an unlikely friendship set against a backdrop of illegal raves in the 90s will world premiere at the 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).

First Films Confirmed for 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam

As the 48th edition of International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) fast approaches, the festival is announcing the first 26 confirmed titles, including new films by Claire Denis, Jia Zhangke and Garin Nugroho.

Marjan van der Haar Named New Managing Director of International Film Festival Rotterdam

Marjan van der Haar, an experienced film industry professional, has been named the new managing director of International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)

The Netherlands, Rotterdam, 02 February 2018. The 47th International Film Festival Rotterdam - IFFR 2018. IFFR 2018 Award Ceremony. All winners on stage after ceremony. Photo: 31pictures.nl / (c) 2018, www.31pictures.nl

47th International Film Festival Rotterdam Winners – “The Widowed Witch” Wins Hivos Tiger Award

The Widowed Witch by Cai Chengjie won the prestigious prize – the winner of the Hivos Tiger Competition 2018 at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Rami Alayan was awarded the Special Jury Award for exceptional artistic achievement for his screenplay of The Reports on Sarah and Saleem.

Eight Films Selected for Hivos Tiger Competition at 2018 International Film Festival Rotterdam

Eight films have been selected for the Hivos Tiger Competition – seven world premieres and one international premiere, at the 2018 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).

Drown Among the Dead (Pierdete entre los muertos), Ruben Gutiérrez

International Film Festival Rotterdam Reveals 2018 Bright Future Mid-length Program

Since 2014, International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) highlights a new format on the rise: the mid-length film, between 45 and 62 minutes. The Bright Future Mid-length program of 2018 consists of ten films, five of which are world premieres.

Eight Films in Big Screen Competition at 2018 International Film Festival Rotterdam

Eight films have been selected for the Big Screen Competition at the 2018 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR): three world premieres, one international premiere and four European premieres.

48 Feature Films Selected for Bright Future Main Program at 2018 International Film Festival Rotterdam

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has selected 48 feature film titles for its Bright Future Main Program dedicated to young, emerging film talent.

World Premiere of JIMMIE by Jesper Ganslandt to Open + THE DEATH OF STALIN to Close International Film Festival Rotterdam

The world premiere of Jimmie by Swedish filmmaker Jesper Ganslandt, a road movie with a truly original twist about a father and son on the run, will open the 47th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) on January 24, 2018.

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