College Tour: Behind the Scenes of International Film Festival Rotterdam

Behind the Scenes: International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)  

A College Tour with IFFR managing director Clare Stewart and IFFR programmer Nina Rodriguez Lima. 

• Entrance is free but due to limited space in the room we would like to ask you to register via this link.

What goes into making IFFR one of the most influential film festivals in the world? How are films selected, and what trends are shaping the festival’s lineup? What makes Rotterdam such a significant cultural hub for filmmakers, cinephiles, and industry professionals? 

Join us for an exclusive insider’s look at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), an event that has become one of the most important platforms for independent and experimental cinema worldwide. 

This session will feature IFFR's Managing Director Clare Stewart and Programmer Nina Rodriguez Lima in conversation with Sergio Rigoletto and Giuseppe Fidotta from the University of Groningen's Film Studies Department. 

This event provides a rare opportunity to learn about the inner workings, challenges, and triumphs of managing a high-profile international film festival. Clare and Nina will share their unique experiences, insights, and passion for cinema, shedding light on the process of selecting films, supporting emerging filmmakers, and creating a diverse program that speaks to global audiences. Attendees will gain first-hand knowledge of the curation strategies, logistical planning, and creative decisions that go into making IFFR a dynamic force in the film world.

Audience members will have the chance to ask questions and engage directly with Clare and Nina, gaining valuable perspectives on their own career journeys and the work they do for the festival. 

Following the discussion, there will be a screening of a curated selection of short films recently showcased at IFFR, offering a glimpse into the innovative works celebrated at the festival.

• This session will be in English
• Entrance is free but due to limited space in the room we would like to ask you to register via this link.