IDFA - International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is the world's largest documentary film festival, held annually since 1988 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It showcases over 300 high-quality creative documentaries with diverse global perspectives, featuring numerous world and European premieres, competitions, and a dedicated New Media program (IDFA DocLab) for interactive non-fiction storytelling. IDFA is recognized as the most important documentary festival globally, attracting nearly 300,000 visitors and 3,000 professionals each November.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+53 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 38 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Multiple venues
- Verified trusted status
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Festival Details
Founded
1988
Venue
Multiple venues
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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