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Ketelhuis celebrates its 25th anniversary with two short films Het Ketelhuis, a cinema on Amsterdam's Westergasterrein, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with two short films. Filmmakers Nafiss Nia and Marc van Warmerdam have been asked to record a film on the occasion of the anniversary.

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Focus: One hundred years of horror In the coming month, Filmhuis Den Haag will screen a selection of horror films from every decade of the past hundred years. Programmer Leendert de Jong emphasizes that the choice is subjective and limited, given the enormous number of titles and subgenres.

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VPRO is looking for new documentary talent with original plans The VPRO is looking for new documentary talent for the series Unwritten Rules. The series consists of short documentaries of 10-15 minutes, made by new directors. The aim is to help them further develop their individuality as makers.

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Makers of Jiskefet lose case: book about TV series does not get a disclaimer after all The Supreme Court has decided that the Jiskefet Encyclopedia may remain in stores without a disclaimer. The court had previously decided that the book could be sold without a sticker. The case is now finally closed.

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Filming for the second season of Arcadia has started The shooting for the second season of the Dutch-Flemish series Arcadia has started. The well-known cast, including Monic Hendrickx and Maarten Heijmans, returns. The first season was critically acclaimed and the second season is directed by Joël Vanhoebrouck.

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Report of the Day of the Scenario On Screenplay Day, an event organized by the Screenwriters Network, screenwriters and students came together to learn about writing for series. Chairman Jacqueline Rogers spoke about the union's progress and the possible merger with the Dutch Directors Guild.

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The man of tens of millions - every year Kees Holierhoek, a well-known (screen)writer, has passed away. In Plot magazine, several people share their memories of him. He is described as an enthusiastic advocate, a good storyteller and a friendly person.

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Film Production Incentive contributes €6.9 million to 15 projects The Netherlands Film Production Incentive has awarded a total contribution of €6.9 million to 15 film projects. The awarded projects include "Hokwerda's Kind" by director Boudewijn Koole and "Joe Speedboot" by director Sam de Jong.

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First Cut Lab Belgium and First Cut Lab Netherlands open for submissions First Cut Lab Belgium and First Cut Lab Netherlands have opened their calls for new films for their fourth edition. The initiative has an international team that has been expanded.

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Filming of black comedy Fabula has started Director Michiel ten Horn has started shooting his new film Fabula. It is a black comedy with a supernatural approach, starring Fedja van Huêt, Sezgin Gülec and Anniek Pheifer. The film is set in Limburg and combines crime with magical realism.

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Linda wants chicken! and Yippie no more! winners of Cinekid 2023 The French animated film "Linda wants chicken!" has won the Cinekid Lion for best international children's film at the Cinekid Festival. The Dutch youth film "Kiddo" was voted best Dutch youth film and "Jippie no more!" received the special jury prize.

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Member of Parliament Nicolaï wants Filmmakers Fund to improve the position of screenwriter and director Member of Parliament Nicolaï advocates the establishment of a Filmmakers Fund to improve the position of screenwriters and directors. He advocates carefully investigating the possibilities to improve the quality of Dutch productions.

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