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Dutch short films to Annecy 2025 The 49th Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which runs from 8 to 14 June, presents four Dutch productions. In the competition for short films, "Murmuration" by Janneke Swinkels and Tijs Frijsinger will have its world premiere.

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Johan Nijenhuis makes film In Love with Curaçao which will be released in cinemas in 2026 Director Johan Nijenhuis is expanding his In Love with film series with a new film set in Curaçao. This film follows previous successful parts such as In Love with Ibiza, In Love with Cuba and In Love with Bali. The cast for the new film has not yet been announced.

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Daan Schuurmans added to cast of new season of Knokke Off Daan Schuurmans and Nola Elvis Kemper are new in the third season of the Flemish-Dutch Netflix series 'Knokke Off'. Schuurmans, who became a fan after the first two seasons, is looking forward to working with Anna Drijver.

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Trailer of the Videoland documentary Kees really flies out The documentary "Kees vliegt echt uit" by Monique Nolte can be seen on Videoland from 11 June. The documentary, produced by Doclines, is a sequel to earlier works about Kees' life.

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Uncertain future for Cinerama Rotterdam Cinerama Rotterdam, an iconic cinema celebrating its 65th anniversary, is in danger of disappearing due to neglect by owner VolkerWessels. An action group fears demolition and wants to take over the cinema to make a fresh start.

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Sohrab Hura winner of Eye Art & Film Prize 2025 Sohrab Hura has won the Eye Art & Film Prize 2025. The Indian artist and filmmaker, known for his work on themes such as violence, inequality and mental health, moves between different disciplines such as photography and film.

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Speakers NFF Extended May 28 announced On Wednesday 28 May, a new edition of NFF Extended will take place, focusing on Fair Pay and Fair Practice in the film and audiovisual sector. The meeting will discuss the Fair Practice Code, which promotes fair pay and working conditions.

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Luuk Bouwman and Marina Meijer selected for TalentScope Documentary Marina Meijer and Luuk Bouwman have been selected for TalentScope Documentary, an IDFA program that helps documentary filmmakers deepen their authorship. Meijer is working on her film 'The Sea is Black', in which she explores the past of her Russian grandmother.

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BENELUX development scheme presented in Cannes The new BENELUX development scheme was presented in Cannes, intended to strengthen the film industry in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands by stimulating co-development. Applications can be submitted from 2026.

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Gerard Soeteman (1936-2025) Gerard Soeteman, well-known screenwriter and director, passed away on May 16, 2025 at the age of 88 after a short illness. He also worked with Fons Rademakers and Jan Bosdriesz. Soeteman criticized Verhoeven's film "Benedetta" and had his name removed from the credits.

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NLWave25 is starting! NLWave25, a new initiative by the Netherlands Film Fund, SEE NL and Eye Filmmuseum, offers Dutch filmmakers the opportunity to present their projects to international sales professionals and festival programmers.

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Film about Bezuidenhout bombing mistake goes international: 'Launched in Cannes' The black-and-white film "Bezuidenhout", directed by Dirk Gunther Mohr, who also plays the lead role, is going international. MCOfilm has acquired the worldwide distribution rights and is planning a launch during the Festival de Cannes.

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