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see-nl • 22 u

Dutch youth film in Busan At the Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival (BIKY) from July 8 to 14, the Netherlands is strongly represented with films in both the long and short film sections. "Tummy Tom 2: A New Friend for Tummy Tom" by Erik Verkerk and Joost van den Bosch and "Benjamin Bat" by Patrick Raats & Sarah Sutter will be shown in the long film section for children under 10. "When the Light Breaks" by Rúnar Rúnarsson, a Dutch minority co-production, will be shown in the section for teens aged 15 to 18.

filmkrant • 22 u

Lighting 2025: Ollie Launspach over Kus kus beng beng Ollie Launspach, a graduate of the Netherlands Film Academy, discusses the impact of his transition on his relationship with girlfriend Sterre Mulder in his graduation film 'Kus kus beng beng'. His film will be shown at the Netherlands Film Festival and on NPO3.

nu • 1 d

Turkish Delight producer Rob Houwer passes away at the age of 87 Film producer Rob Houwer, known for films such as "Turkish Delight" and "Soldaat van Oranje", has died in Amsterdam at the age of 87. Houwer received several Golden Calves and was awarded a royal distinction. He leaves behind six children.

filmkrant • 3 d

First five short films financed by Frisian Film Fund The Frysk Filmfûns, founded in March 2025, has awarded €65,000 to five film projects after its first round of subsidies. These projects, which are strongly connected to Friesland, range from personal stories to social drama.

filmfonds • 4 d

Development contribution for four projects De Verbeelding Four projects will each receive a development grant of up to €29,375 from De Verbeelding. Two of these can receive an additional realization grant of up to €500,000 in the fall of 2026.

filmfonds • 4 d

Rikke Flodin (Publikum): 'Everyone talked about the public in a different way' Rikke Flodin, trained as an anthropologist, entered the film industry after studying at the University of Copenhagen through the agency Will & Agency, which later founded Publikum.

filmfonds • 4 d

Anak Indië achieves Crystal Film Hetty Naaijkens-Retel Helmrich has received the Crystal Film for her documentary "Anak Indië". This is her fourth Crystal Film.

see-nl • 4 d

Karlovy Vary: Jetske Lieber over January Jetske Lieber discusses their graduation film "January" from the Netherlands Film Academy, selected for the Future Frames program of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The film follows Willem, who experiences heartbreak as a handicap, through the month of January.

plotmagazine • 4 d

The dividing lines between propaganda and engagement In the documentary "De Propagandist" (2024) by Luuk Bouwman, the boundary between engagement and propaganda in film is examined. The film tells the story of Jan Teunissen, who was head of the NSB Filmdienst during World War II and carried out a propaganda plan.

broadcastmagazine • 4 d

Netflix maintains wide lead Netflix dominates the Dutch video services market with a market share of 51%, followed by Videoland (24%) and Disney+ (20%). The number of households without traditional TV subscriptions is increasing slightly.

cinekid • 6 d

Producers Cinekid LINK selection 2025 announced The fifth edition of Producers LINK, organised by Young Horizons Industry and Cinekid for Professionals, has selected 21 producers from 15 countries. The programme starts in Warsaw and continues in Amsterdam during Cinekid for Professionals in October 2025.

plotmagazine • 1 w

Gender equality On June 24, four studies on gender equality in the film and television sector were presented at the Volkshotel in Amsterdam, conducted by the foundation Vrouwen in Beeld and Utrecht University. Recommendations are available on the website of Vrouwen in Beeld.


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