Between November 12 and 22, 2026, our Canadian delegation will be heading to the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, one of the world’s most influential documentary film festivals and markets.
Each year, IDFA brings together documentary filmmakers, producers, funders, broadcasters, distributors, festival programmers, and industry professionals from around the globe. Through its extensive screenings, forums, markets, and talent-development programs, IDFA serves as a premier platform for showcasing documentary storytelling, building international partnerships, and advancing projects at every stage of development and production.
Documentary Partnerships & International Financing
Our delegates will participate in networking events, industry programming, and business development activities designed to connect B.C. documentary producers with international broadcasters, streamers, distributors, and co-production partners. IDFA provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen global industry relationships, secure financing opportunities, and bring B.C.’s documentary stories to audiences worldwide.
Meet the delegates attending IDFA 2026:
- Trish Dolman (Screen Siren Pictures Inc.)
- Brishkay Ahmed (Digital Warriors Productions Inc.)
- Michael Grand (Grand Scheme Productions Inc.)
- Geoff Manton (Boldly)
- Leon Lee (Flying Cloud Productions Inc.)
- Ryan Mah (Black Rhino Creative)
- Shannon Walsh (Last Songbird Productions Inc.)
- Carmen Pollard (Diving Bell Films Inc.)
- Jason Lapeyre (Osaka Sunset Pictures Inc.)