We are happy to announce that 12 WMM-supported films and filmmakers will be featured at the 2024 edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). Additionally, WMM’s award-winning new release MY STOLEN PLANET (dir. Farahnaz Sharifi), will make its Dutch Premiere.
Five films from our Production Assistance program will make their Dutch Premiere:
- APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS (dir. Ana Petra Costa);
- INTERCEPTED (dir. Oksana Karpovych);
- REAS (dir. Lola Arias);
- SUGARCANE (dir. Julian Brave NoiseCat & Emily Kassie); and
- SONGS OF SLOW BURNING EARTH (dir. Olha Zhurba)
Other films from our Production Assistance program include:
- LIGHT OF THE SETTING SUN (dir. Vicky Du; European Premiere);
- THE SHADOW SCHOLARS (dir. Eloise King; International Premiere); and
- WRITING HAWA (dir. Najiba Noori; World Premiere)
Three films from our Production Assistance Alum will also be screening:
- DAHOMEY (dir. Mati Diop; Dutch Premiere);
- UNION (dir. Brett Story & Stephen Maing; Dutch Premiere); and
- SABBATH QUEEN (dir. Sandi Simcha DuBowski; Dutch Premiere)
Pitching in the Palestine Film Institute showcase is Production Assistance Program film THE OTHER GAZA by Wafá Jamil Espvall.
The 37th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam will take place from November 12-14, 2024. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers!
