Rotterdam Unveils IFFR Pro Awards, Including for ‘The Poet’s Son,’ ‘LFD Hope,’ ‘Marina’

"The breadth and evolution of this year’s program was a true reflection of our commitment to meeting filmmakers' shifting needs," says head of IFFR Pro Marten Rabarts.

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Rotterdam Positions Itself as a Safe Haven for Indie Cinema

IFFR Pro’s CineMart and new Safe Harbour initiative, along with the work of the Hubert Bals Fund, aim to further support emerging and displaced voices in an increasingly volatile industry.

The Hollywood Reporter
Rotterdam Fest Unveils CineMart, Darkroom Titles, Adds Immersive Program Lightroom

"Balancing breakthrough talent and celebrated auteurs at the height of their careers, this year’s selections underline CineMart’s role as a place where discovery and established filmmaking meet."

The Hollywood Reporter

Rotterdam Industry Head Marten Rabarts Talks First Edition At Helm With Stories That Matter From Cheryl Dunye, Kamila Andani & Angela Wanjiku Wamai
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Rotterdam Industry Head Marten Rabarts Talks First Edition At Helm With Stories That Matter From Cheryl Dunye, Kamila Andani & Angela Wanjiku Wamai

Rotterdam Industry Head Marten Rabarts Promises Return To Roots Reboot and Projects With Stories That Matter

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