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filmfonds • 1 w

Renewed organizational structure of the Film Fund The Netherlands Film Fund has introduced a new organizational structure, with significant changes such as the creation of a Talent & Experiment Team and a Feature Film & Documentary Team, which are fully responsible for the associated regulations.

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The first winners of the 2025 Cinekid Awards have been announced. The first Cinekid Lions of 2025 have been awarded. The jury named "Olifantje in het Bos" (Little Elephant in the Woods) Best Dutch Children's Film 2025, and "Honey" won Best Children's Film. The first winners were also announced at Cinekid for Professionals.

broadcastmagazine • 1 w

Flikken Rotterdam ends after nine seasons due to budget cuts Flikken Rotterdam, a spin-off of the VRT series Flikken, will end its run at the end of 2026 after nine seasons. AVROTROS has decided to discontinue the series, which has been running since 2016, due to budget cuts at the public broadcaster.

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Achmed Akkabi signs exclusive contract with Videoland Achmed Akkabi, known for his work on "Mocro Maffia," has signed an exclusive contract with Videoland. He will produce the second season of the series "Tonnano," the first of which ended on a cliffhanger.

plotmagazine • 2 w

Lost aim Maarten Sleegers, a self-taught screenwriter and director, created the short film "Onderhuys" (Shelter) about a young Ukrainian refugee. This film was part of a trilogy and was followed by "Home Front," a film that illuminates the complexity of choices during war.

plotmagazine • 2 w

I'm always looking for lightness Eveline Hagenbeek, screenwriter and former journalist, wrote the script for "King of the Wanderers," the opening film of Cinekid 2025. This film, also showing in theaters, is inspired by her experiences with the homeless.

nu • 2 w

Martin van Waardenberg and Beppie Melissen play parents in F*ck the family Martin van Waardenberg and Beppie Melissen have joined the cast of the Dutch comedy "F*ck de familie," a sequel to the 2019 films "F*ck de liefde" and the 2022 film "F*ck de liefde 2." Filming for the film recently began, and the film is scheduled for release in theaters in 2026 through Dutch FilmWorks.

filmfonds • 2 w

Noortje Herlaar and Thekla Reuten receive Golden Film for For the Girls Noortje Herlaar and Thekla Reuten received the Golden Film Award for their film "Voor de Meisjes" (For the Girls).

filmkrant • 2 w

Cinekid MediaLab 2025 At the Cinekid MediaLab 2025, children can playfully experience time travel through various interactive installations and workshops. One of the highlights is the Time Capsule workshop by Waag Futurelab, which centers on a tin can.

cineville • 2 w

Rietland in Cannes: behind the scenes at the world's largest film festival, at the world premiere of a Dutch debut The Dutch feature film "Rietland" premiered last spring at the Cannes Film Festival. Producer Marleen Slot kept a diary for Cineville. The film, directed by Sven Bresser, was selected for the Semaine de la Critique, a competition for emerging filmmakers.

broadcastmagazine • 2 w

Johan Nijenhuis makes film Cold Side Johan Nijenhuis is directing the new feature film "Koude Kant," a comedy drama about family and blood ties, starring Johanna ter Steege and Rian Gerritsen. The story follows Coby, a non-biological grandmother fighting for her place in her granddaughter's life.

broadcastmagazine • 2 w

Teledoc Like the Sea October 20 on NPO 2 On October 20th, the documentary "Als De Zee" will air on NPO 2 as part of the eleventh series of Teledoc Campus. After being released from crisis care, she confronts the mental challenges in her life.

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