The International Film Festival Rotterdam is one of the most consistently innovative film events in Europe. Filmmakers present around 450 films (including 200 features) to large audiences at venues throughout the city centre. There are social events too.
The festival screens a selection of worldwide independent, innovative and experimental feature films, shorts and documentaries. There is also a series of film-related visual arts exhibitions, career retrospectives and live performances.
Up to 3000 press and members of the film industry visit the festival to report and catch the buzz on its premières or to take part in CineMart, a large co-production market for film projects.
Up to 3000 press and members of the film industry visit the festival to report and catch the buzz on its premières or to take part in CineMart, a large co-production market for film projects.
