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filmkrant • 5 m

Half a meter of water in an Eye-bunker with nitrate film The fire brigade has pumped water from a bunker at the Eye Film Museum in Castricum, where a valuable collection of nitrate films is stored. These films are particularly incendiary and are therefore stored outside Amsterdam.

persportaal.anp • 5 m

Actor Shane Redondo Plays in New Comedy Film 'Expedition Cupid' Shane Redondo, known from the 3 Friends of Amstel, plays a leading role in the comedy film 'Expeditie Cupido', directed by Erwin van den Eshof and produced by 2Cfilm & Paradise Media. In addition to Redondo, actors such as Leo Alkemade and Ilse Warringa can be seen.

nu • 5 m

Malou Gorter and Peter Blok can be seen in a new tragicomedy about autism The tragicomic feature film KAIN, starring Malou Gorter, Peter Blok, Barbara Sloesen and André Dongelmans, recently went into production, distributor September Film reports. His life takes a turn when he meets love.

see-nl • 5 m

From the Netherlands to Brooklyn Three Dutch productions will be shown this year at the Brooklyn Film Festival, which runs from May 31 to June 9. "The Holy Trinity" by Martijn van de Griendt, a coming-of-age documentary about three best friends from Eindhoven, has its American premiere.

nu • 5 m

According to director Europapa clip, Joost Klein attacked his assistant several times During the shoot of the Europapa video clip, Joost Klein, known from the Eurovision Song Contest, had several conflicts, including attacking an employee. Director Véras Fawaz shares this in the podcast The Bigger Picture.

filmfonds • 5 m

Call for Film Fund Wildcards 2024 The Dutch Film Fund announces the 17th edition of the Film Fund Wildcards, with winners each receiving €53,000 to realize their own film project. In addition to the prize money, the fund offers up to €2,500 for coaching and up to €8,500 for the producer.

broadcastmagazine • 5 m

Dutch series Bestseller Boy will soon be shown on the German youth channel The Dutch drama series Bestseller Boy, based on the 2018 book of the same name by Mano Bouzamour, will be shown on the German youth channel ZDFneo from June 25, according to producer Willy Waltz.

filmkrant • 5 m

Streaming wars enter next phase The streaming services have gone from luring new subscribers with low entry rates and special offers to raising subscription prices. This is a response to the saturated market and the need to make a profit. Despite the price increases, many consumers remain loyal.

nu • 5 m

Junkie XL about his work as a film composer: 'The toughest job' Tom Holkenborg, better known as Junkie XL, has developed from a world hitmaker to one of the greatest film composers. In an interview with NU.nl he shares his experiences working on the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, where he worked closely with director George Miller.

see-nl • 5 m

Three Dutch short films to Tribeca Three Dutch short films will be shown at the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, which runs from June 5 to 16. Muriel D'Ansembourg's "Fuck-a-Fan", produced by Isabella Films, makes its world premiere.

directorsguild • 5 m

Amendment to the Strengthening Copyright Contract Law Act offers creators too little guidance Platform Makers, a partnership of trade unions and professional organizations, calls for further tightening of the Bill on the Strengthening of Copyright Contract Law. Individual makers see little return on the revenue generated by their work.

filmkrant • 5 m

Spectator/Players: Monic Hendrickx Monic Hendrickx, one of the most awarded Dutch film actors with four Golden Calves, stars in various roles that demonstrate her versatile talent.

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