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International film festival announcements

Overview

Various international film festivals have released updates regarding their 2026 programming and industry initiatives.

The 16th International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF), themed ‘Dreamscapes’, is scheduled for late September 2026 in Surrey, British Columbia. The festival will feature 77 films from 15 countries, including the Gala Presentation ‘The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony’, a documentary about Pakistani gymnasts executive produced by Malala Yousafzai and Mariska Hargitay.

Additionally, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) announced its 2026 Competition for Short Documentary lineup. In connection with the event, the Documentary Organization of Canada is organizing a delegation of filmmakers to present projects to international industry decision-makers in Amsterdam.

Entities

Indigenous Screen Office · Global Affairs Canada · Telefilm Canada · Mariska Hargitay · Documentary Organization of Canada

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam announces 2026 updates

    The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has revealed its 2026 short documentary competition lineup, alongside a Canadian filmmaker delegation heading to the festival.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    International South Asian Film Festival announces 2026 lineup

    The 16th International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) returns to Surrey, BC, in September 2026, featuring 77 films from 15 countries under the theme “Dreamscapes.”

Sources

anokhimagazine.com · curiocity.com · docorg.ca · indyfilmlibrary.com · moviemag.it · realscreen.com · variety.com · yve-style.com