After a transformative and successful period as IDFA's Artistic Director, Orwa Nyrabia will step down at the end of his term in summer 2025. The upcoming 2024 edition, running from November 14–24, will be his seventh and final festival under his leadership.

“I am grateful for having been trusted to do this, to work with such a great team, and I will gradually, and happily, return soon to the other side, that of those sending their ideas, films, and funding applications and waiting anxiously, and critically, for answers,” continues Orwa Nyrabia. “I am also full of optimism, and certain that IDFA will grow stronger and sharper with time, no matter from which direction the wind will blow. It is all about this great art, Cinema, about the filmmakers, and all those who need film to heal, to grow, and to see meaning beyond the immediate. I am looking forward to welcoming the world to the 2024 edition of IDFA, and dare to say that it will be one of the best editions ever.”  Orwa Nyrabia 

We look forward to this edition and to renewed and new encounters during IDFA.

The complete IDFA announcement can be read here!

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