The world was changing at a rapid pace in 2020 due to COVID-19, Black Lives Matter and the developments of new technologies. Within the 2020 Professionals Programme, the focus was therefore on all the changes the audiovisual sector was facing. Based on the theme Life As We Know It, professionals, digital culture makers and renowned policy developers examined the current state of our sector.

In 2020 the NFF Professionals Programme took place entirely online. In collaboration with a variety of partners, we offered a wide range of masterclasses and inspiring sessions . This year the NFF welcomed acclaimed speakers such as sound designer Nicolas Becker (ARRIVAL, GRAVITY, DAU), visual effects artist, production designer and director Robert Stromberg (AVATAR, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, THE BFG) and composer Kris Bowers (WHEN THEY SEE US, GREEN BOOK, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE).