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IFFR 2026: Future of Storytelling Unveiled
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- IFFR 2026 will feature Art Directions and new Lightroom programs.
- Art Directions celebrates 30 years of cinema beyond traditional screens.
- Lightroom unites XR, VR, and interactive projects under one industry platform.
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is set to launch its 2026 edition with exciting new programs focusing on the future of immersive storytelling. The festival will highlight its Art Directions strand, which marks its 30th anniversary, continuing its tradition of presenting cinema beyond the conventional viewing experience through installations and performances.
A key innovation for 2026 is the introduction of Lightroom, a dedicated industry platform for immersive storytelling. This new initiative will bring together all XR, VR, and interactive projects previously showcased across various festival segments, streamlining industry engagement.
Organizers emphasized the convergence of film, art, and technology, with sound//vision live audio-visual performances also returning. This forward-looking approach aims to nurture bold experiments and explore new dimensions of cinematic language.
