Isabel Arrate Fernandez, IDFA's new artistic director, discusses the festival's evolution and the documentary world. Involved with IDFA since 1996, she has witnessed how technological developments and globalization have transformed documentary filmmaking, creating more diversity and opportunities for non-Western filmmakers. The IDFA Bertha Fund plays a crucial role in financing films from countries with limited resources. Fernandez emphasizes the need for authenticity in documentaries, including the use of AI. IDFA 2025 will mark her first edition as director.

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