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Cannes selections for IFFR-backed films and talent
A spread of films and talent presented at CineMart and backed by the Hubert Bals Fund are once again a fixture of the Cannes lineup in 2025.
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“If you make stuff that’s brilliant, it will get seen eventually”: Samm Haillay on Pro Hub mentoring at IFFR 2025
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Interview
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“I’m portraying a shared history”: Mouly Surya on the IFFR 2025 closing film This City Is a Battlefield
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Film and media submissions
You can now submit completed features, shorts, mid-lengths, immersive media and installations for IFFR 2026.
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Upcoming events
IFFR doesn’t stop after 11 festival days. Join us for special film screenings and events throughout the year.
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IFFR 2025 in cinemas
From the festival to the cinema screen, find out which IFFR titles can be seen in theatres now.
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News and blogs
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Watch back online: Talks 2025
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Robby Müller Award: Lol Crawley
Recipient of the sixth Robby Müller Award, Lol Crawley BSC discusses his extensive oeuvre.
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Big Talk: Cheryl Dunye & Albertina Carri
Award-winning trailblazers Albertina Carri and Cheryl Dunye reflect on their vast experiences in radical queer filmmaking.
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Big Talk: Miike Takashi & Saka Misako
Miike Takashi delves into his philosophy on the art and craft of filmmaking.
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Big Talk: Cate Blanchett & Guy Maddin
Cate Blanchett and Guy Maddin discuss creative collaboration, film festivals, short films, and much more.
International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk
IFFR is a founding member of the International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk (ICFR) which responds to cases of persecution or threats to the personal safety or liberty of filmmakers at risk as a result of their work.
