Isabel Arrate Fernandez Named as IDFA’s New Artistic Director

Isabel Arrate Fernandez Named Artistic Director Of IDFA, World’s Biggest Documentary Festival

International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam has selected its new artistic director: Isabel Arrate Fernandez, a prominent figure in nonfiction filmmaking with deep ties to IDFA. Arrate Fernandez succeeds Orwa Nyrabia, who steps down July 1 after serving as IDFA’s artistic director for the last seven years. IDFA is the largest documentary festival in the world, […]

Isabel Arrate Fernandez Named as IDFA’s New Artistic Director

International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has selected Isabel Arrate Fernandez to be its new artistic director. She takes the reins from Orwa Nyrabia, who will step down on July 1 after seven years as festival chief. Arrate Fernandez will work alongside managing director Cees van ‘t Hullenaar. In her new role, Arrate Fernandez will bear the final responsibility for the creative direction and policy of the organization, as well a…