Vanja Kaludjercic has served as Festival Director of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) since 2020. In this role, she steers the festival’s artistic vision, championing visionary cinema and supporting independent filmmaking talent. During her tenure, IFFR has further developed its programming strategy and expanded industry platforms and immersive formats, reflecting Rotterdam’s cultural diversity and strengthening the festival’s commitment to cinematic innovation. With over 20 years of international experience across the film industry and strong ties to the Dutch film landscape, Kaludjercic brings broad expertise. She has held acquisition roles at the global streaming service MUBI and the Coproduction Office, and contributed to key festivals including Sarajevo Film Festival, and the Netherlands Film Festival.
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- Member Un Certain Regard, 2025
