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Blog Nov 25, 2011

Over a Dozen ITVS Films at IDFA

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IDFA is one of the world's leading documentary film festivals, held annually in Amsterdam in November, since 1988. This year, BTB is proud to report that over a dozen ITVS films will be showcased at IDFA. Congratulations to all the filmmakers! See a complete list of the films — and watch the trailers — after the jump.

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