Combining within its organisation the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the Hubert Bals Fund and co-production market CineMart, IFFR offers a launching pad and supportive platform for innovative and talented independent filmmakers.
Kick start your festival day with a recap of what not to miss today. Read on for an overview of the day’s key events – from press conferences to Big Talks – and which film titles are premiering and available on Festival Scope for 72 hours from today (Thursday 4 February).
Attending events on IFFR.com: Add events to your IFFR account agenda by clicking the calendar icon in the event you would like to attend. A yellow "Watch now" button will be made available 20 minutes before the event in your agenda.
Today: Black Medusa, Liborio, Mayday, Bebia, à mon seul désir
15:30 – 16:30 (CET)
Senior IFFR programmer Bianca Taal and moderator Lorna Tee speak to ismaël, Youssef Chebbi, Nino Martínez Sosa, Karen Cinorre and Juja Dobrachkous, followed by a Q&A with press.
11:00 – 11:30 (CET): Daily talk show with host Hadassah de Boer will highlight the films premiering today, with guests, interviews, trailers and film clips.
11:30 – 12:15 (CET): As the industry evolves to better reflect a diverse society and a diverse community of storytellers, how can we affect change within a complex infrastructure that will ultimately prove fundamental, lasting and sustainable? Moderated by IFFR Reality Check co-curator Wendy Mitchell.
Pro panel – Nourish & Nurture: Creating a Healthy (VR) Ecosystem
14:30 – 15:15 (CET): How have countries like Canada, Luxembourg and Taiwan created a potent VR ecosystem which results in an abundance of immersive creations? Moderated by Arvore’s Doede Holtkamp, who recently won an Emmy for The Line.
Films available from today (until Sunday 7 February 09:00 (CET))
Watch IFFR films using Festival Scope Pro and find an overview of their on demand availability here. Each film will be available for 72 hours, starting one day ahead of their public premiere.
Black Medusa by ismaël,
Youssef Chebbi
Stylised, dark thriller about a young Tunisian woman leading a double life: a contemporary Medusa for the #MeToo era.
Combining within its organisation the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the Hubert Bals Fund and co-production market CineMart, IFFR offers a launching pad and supportive platform for innovative and talented independent filmmakers.
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