Program

01  —  The Newest Tradition

The IDFA Office Bearers convene to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the annual Deaf Film Awards Festival. The Conference approves festival plans, addresses organizational matters, assigns responsibilities, coordinates committees, and adopts official resolutions. All decisions are guided by accountability, transparency, IDFA’s governing regulations, and applicable laws.

02  —  Daily Concerts

The Office Bearers of the International Deaf Film Association (IDFA) shall organize and host the Deaf Film Awards Festival annually, in accordance with the Association’s rules and regulations and all applicable laws. The Meeting Committee shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the annual festival. It shall ensure that all festival activities are conducted properly and in compliance with the Association’s rules and regulations and all applicable laws.

03  —  Exhibitions & Workshops

IDFA maintains a distinguished worldwide network of Deaf communities, filmmakers, organizations, and members. This international network promotes the Association, the annual Deaf Film Awards Festival, and IDFA programmers and awards. Worldwide Members contribute to festival planning and promotion, coordinate with Deaf film organizations across countries, support films by Deaf and hearing filmmakers, strengthen cultural exchange, and advance international communication and film development under the direction of IDFA’s leadership.

04  —  Theater & Folk Dances

The Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of IDFA delivers presentations to Deaf and hearing audiences worldwide on Deaf cinema, culture, accessibility, awards, festivals, and visual storytelling. Topics include cinema history, international recognition, creative achievements, accessible communication, cultural representation, professional opportunities, and future initiatives. These presentations promote equality, inclusion, cultural understanding, and international cooperation through film and the arts.

05  —  Altars Exhibition

IDFA preserves and promotes Deaf history through early films, photographs, documents, artworks, archival records, museum collections, and stories from around the world. The Deaf History and Museum Programmer highlights Deaf artists, filmmakers, schools, organizations, communities, sign languages, and significant cultural events. Through exhibitions and educational initiatives, the programmer makes Deaf heritage accessible to Deaf and hearing children, adults, families, researchers, and the public, strengthening cultural understanding and safeguarding this legacy for future generations.

06  —  Celebrate the Day

This international exhibition explores the experiences, relationships, and cultural heritage of Deaf and hearing people from ancient civilizations to contemporary society. Historical records, artworks, photographs, films, museum objects, and sign language traditions reveal the development of Deaf communities, education, communication, cinema, and visual storytelling. By connecting early societies with modern Deaf culture, the exhibition preserves important stories, encourages cultural understanding, and presents Deaf history as an essential part of our shared global heritage.

06  —  Celebra el día

IDFA Theatre and Dance brings together Deaf and hearing artists to share stories, ideas, and emotions through acting, movement, rhythm, sign language, and visual expression. Programs may include Deaf theater, signed drama, dance, signed songs, cultural storytelling, and inclusive stage productions. Through accessible performance, IDFA celebrates Deaf culture, artistic excellence, equality, and creative collaboration while connecting performers and audiences worldwide.

06  —  Exposición de Altares

Celebrate sign languages, music, dance, art, friendship, and Deaf culture at this welcoming IDFA event. Deaf and hearing people will come together for signed songs, dance performances, accessible entertainment, cultural activities, networking, and memorable shared experiences. Join us in promoting accessibility, equality, unity, and international friendship. To attend, perform, organize, sponsor, or partner with IDFA, contact the International Deaf Film Association for information and opportunities.

04  —  Teatro & Danzas Folclóricas

IDFA promotes films created by Deaf and hearing filmmakers worldwide, celebrating diverse voices, cultures, and visual storytelling. This includes Deaf-led films, productions by hearing filmmakers, and inclusive collaborations featuring sign languages, captions, subtitles, and accessible communication. By supporting filmmakers, actors, and creative professionals, IDFA expands international opportunities, advances equality, and strengthens meaningful connections between Deaf and hearing communities through the power of movie.

03  —  Exposiciones & Talleres

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