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The 2026 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has announced the addition of over 100 films to its upcoming November program. The festival will feature diverse categories including short documentaries, interactive media projects, and special showcases like 'Best of Fests'.
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The 2026 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam ( IDFA ), which takes place Nov. 12-22, has added more than 100 films to its program, including in its IDFA Competition for Short Documentary.
The Dutch doc fest has also added to its Best of Fests, Signed and Paradocs programs, while unveiling first projects for its new media program DocLab.
The IDFA Competition for Short Documentary "celebrates the versatility of the form, with 15 films that use creativity and imagination to push the boundaries of short documentary," organizers said on Tuesday. "Together, they form a mosaic of styles, themes, and perspectives, driven by ambitious directors with singular cinematic voices and strong artistic visions." Related Stories Business Amazon MGM Execs Tout New Mercedes Ron Hit, How Spain's 'Apocalypse Z' Became a Hit That's Getting a Sequel: "Zombies Have No Nationality" TV Netflix's 'The Eternaut' Effect: Subscriber Impact Estimate Disclosed at Iberseries
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