IDFA Industry Head Says Docs Like ‘Musk’ and ‘NAZA’ Signal That Audiences Want ‘Timely’ Films: They Offer ‘Something They Feel They Have to Know’

Variety - Nov 12, 2026

Adriek van Nieuwenhuyzen has been the head of industry at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) for almost 20 years. Having selected thousands of projects for the festival’s renowned co-production and co-financing market, the Forum, she acquired a great understanding of what documentary audiences are looking for. According to the veteran, people currently want […]

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CJ 4DPlex Pacts With B&B Theatres To Equip Single Missouri Site With 3 Premium Large Format Screens

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EXCLUSIVE: In a deal billed as a first for U.S. theatrical exhibition, CJ 4DPlex and No. 5 U.S. exhibitor B&B Theatres are equipping a single Missouri multiplex with three premium large format auditoriums. Work will be completed on a second ScreenX theater as well as one using the 4DX format at B&B’s flagship Grand Screen […]

Doha Film Festival Cancels ‘Fing!’ International Premiere

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