International Film Festival Rotterdam 2022-2023

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With 270,898 visits and 2,004 film professionals from over 100 countries in 2021, IFFR is one of the largest audience and industry-driven film festivals in the world, offering a high quality line-up of feature films, short films, audiovisual art films, exhibitions, performances, masterclasses and talks. IFFR celebrated its 50th edition in 2021 as an expanded hybrid multi-part festival from 1 to 7 February and from 2 to 6 June, with both festival parts connected by a dynamic series of physical and online events. The 51st edition will take place from 26 January to 6 February 2022, with an estimated 271,000 visits (COVID-19 regulations permitting) and over 2,000 industry professionals in attendance. The strategic objectives for the next 3 to 5 years, which will be detailed via organisation-wide workshops, are as follows. First, IFFR aspires to present broad and diverse cinema through a clear vision and a cohesive programme that is globally recognised as visionary, with a clear commitment to creating opportunities for filmmaking talent through numerous industry initiatives including co-production market CineMart and its Hubert Bals Fund. The audience reach will continue to be international, national and local; public, industry and education audiences shall be engaged, growing and diversifying. IFFR will make a positive difference to the cultural and social life of Rotterdam and beyond, with a global, national, and local impact on the film industry. IFFR also intends to consistently grow and deepen its partnerships and their contributions; with exemplary long-term relationships with the government, sponsors, partners and donors. Production-wise, through streamlined audience and filmmaker services, IFFR will offer optimal conditions to experience film on-site and online. Lastly, IFFR will be a sustainable, diverse and inclusive organisation with clear structures, robust planning, open communications and diversified revenue streams.