IDFA's visionary director Orwa Nyrabia announces surprise exit, leaving one of Europe's premier documentary fests searching for a new creative force
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After 15 years at the helm, Nyrabia will depart the prestigious Amsterdam-based festival in 2025, citing a desire to 'pursue new challenges'
Industry insiders speculate Nyrabia's departure could signal a shift in IDFA's programming direction, potentially opening the door for fresh talent to reinvigorate the event
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Orwa Nyrabia, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, IDFA