The 2026 edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam ( IFFR )’s CineMart co-production market will launch a pilot of Safe Harbour, a new market initiative designed “to uplift projects in development from emerging filmmakers who have experienced displacement or forced migration and who face limited access to professional networks, funding pathways and development opportunities. “

The initiative targeting stateless and at-risk filmmakers will be part of the 43th edition of the market, which will be running Feb. 1-4.

In addition, IFFR Pro said it was expanding its emerging producers’ workshop Rotterdam Lab with a new Creators Lab for writers and directors. The Lab also announces five further producers selected for Rotterdam Lab through an open call.

“The introduction of Sa

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