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omroepzeeland • 4 d

Photographer and filmmaker Paul de Nooijer (82) has passed away Photographer and filmmaker Paul de Nooijer has died at the age of 82. He was known for his photomontages, staged photographs, and films with a humorous and surreal style. Together with his son Menno, also a photographer, he formed a successful duo.

filmfonds • 5 d

Katja Draaijer new documentary film consultant Katja Draaijer has been appointed documentary film consultant. As a consultant, she aims to support documentary filmmakers in creating impactful works.

filmkrant • 5 d

IFFR launches Lightroom, platform for immersive storytelling The International Film Festival Rotterdam introduces Lightroom, an immersive storytelling platform that brings together XR, VR, and interactive projects. This new program connects IFFR Pro with Art Directions and includes a symposium for makers and technologists.

broadcastmagazine • 6 d

The VPRO Cinekid Top 100 has been announced The 2023 VPRO Cinekid Top 100 includes new youth films such as "Olifantje in het Bos" (Little Elephant in the Woods) by Meikeminne Clinkspoor, "Koning van de Zwervers" (King of the Wanderers) by Janne Schmidt, "Honey" by Natasha Arty, and the animated films "Robot Dreams" by Pablo Berger and "Flow" by Gints Zilbalodis.

see-nl • 6 d

In Memory of Frans Weisz Frans Weisz passed away on December 7, 2025, in Amsterdam at the age of 87. Weisz, known for his contribution to the Dutch Nouvelle Vague and his film adaptations of works by Judith Herzberg and Harry Mulisch, among others, had a career spanning more than fifty years.

filmfonds • 6 d

Four projects selected for New Dawn The New Dawn film production fund has selected four projects that amplify underrepresented voices in the film industry.

producentenalliantie • 6 d

Interview with NAPA board member: Bruno Felix Bruno Felix of Submarine reflects on his career and the evolution of his company in an interview celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Netherlands Audiovisual Producers Alliance (NAPA).

nu • 1 w

Actor and comedian Hans Otjes has passed away at the age of 78. Hans Otjes, known for his roles in "Bassie & Adriaan" and as André van Duin's informant, has died at the age of 78. Otjes, who began his career in the late 1960s, was active in theater, television, and film. Otjes had been struggling with health for some time.

cultureelpersbureau • 1 w

Kees Holierhoek Screenplay Award 2025 for Willem Bosch ONE OF US Willem Bosch has won the Kees Holierhoek Screenplay Award for his screenplay for the miniseries ONE OF US, inspired by the murder of Marianne Vaatstra. The €25,000 prize was awarded for the best Dutch-language screenplay for a television drama series.

broadcastmagazine • 1 w

Medical Center West gets a third season in which Wendy van Dijk returns Medisch Centrum West, originally a popular TROS series broadcast between 1988 and 1994, is getting a third season. Wendy van Dijk returns as Marleen, chair of the board. Details about other returning actors will follow.

ad • 1 w

Film director Frans Weisz (87) has passed away Frans Weisz passed away on Sunday at the age of 87. Producer Matthijs van Heijningen, who produced his last film and was a close friend of his, confirmed this to ANP after a report by NRC.

filmkrant • 1 w

Focus: Roots Filmfestival 2025 The Roots Film Festival, held on December 12 and 13, 2025, at Filmhuis Den Haag, offers a platform for young film talent. The festival kicks off with an Industry Day featuring masterclasses for regional filmmakers.

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