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Netherlands

filmfonds • 8 m

'Film belongs in education' Regional film education hubs in the Netherlands argue for a permanent place for film education in schools.

plotmagazine • 8 m

Talent for talent development Maarten Almekinders, known for initiatives such as Scriptbank and Scriptdesk, has helped many writers with his talent for talent development. As a script coach and dramaturge, he has proven that connecting and talent development are a profession in themselves.

filmkrant • 8 m

Towards a European showrunner model (2) The showrunner model from America and Denmark is gaining ground in the Netherlands. The position of showrunner causes shifts in the relationships between producer, director and writer. Not everyone is happy because of the lack of clarity about recognition and payment.

broadcastmagazine • 8 m

Drama series Máxima will soon also be shown in other countries The drama series Máxima, based on the book by Marcia Luyten, will soon be shown in various countries. The series tells the story of Queen Máxima and Prince Willem-Alexander and is broadcast in Germany, Belgium and Latin America.

see-nl • 8 m

Dutch youth films shown in New York A number of Dutch youth films have been selected for the International Children's Film Festival in New York, which takes place from March 2 to 17. Among others, "Lioness" by director Raymond Grimbergen and "Kung Fu Lion" by Froukje Tan will be shown.

nu • 8 m

New drama series Zussen can be seen on NPO from April The new Dutch drama series "Zussen" can be seen weekly on NPO1 from April 3. The series follows three half-sisters who jointly inherit their father's farm and have to deal with family secrets.

filmfonds • 8 m

Netherlands Film Fund organizes Sustainable Film Production inspiration session An inspiration session about sustainability and collaboration at ReadySet Studios in the Netherlands, with founders Dennis Kleyn, Florian Legters and Idse Grotenhuis. Finish with a (sustainable) drink.

broadcastmagazine • 8 m

Suus Ruis is working on a drama series about her father Willem Ruis Suus Ruis is working on a drama series about her father Willem Ruis, the legendary quiz master. Together with Carlo Boszhard, she will highlight the life of Willem Ruis in the series, with special attention to his last two years.

filmkrant • 8 m

Focus: CinemaAsia 2024 The sixteenth edition of CinemAsia Film Festival shows the diversity of Asian cinema, including the Dutch film 'Happy Palace' by director Nicole van Kilsdonk. Competition includes films from China, Japan, Indonesia, India, Mongolia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

see-nl • 8 m

Dutch animated films shown on Anima A number of Dutch animated films have been selected for the Anima festival in Brussels. The performances will include 'Wander to Wonder' by Nina Gantz and 'Koning Worst' by Mascha Halberstad. The festival lasts until March 3.

filmkrant • 8 m

Edson da Conceicao via Telefilm Paria Director Edson da Conceicao talks about his Telefilm Paria, in which a family that has fled Ghana ends up in a Dutch village and has to deal with hostility and mysterious events. The film combines genre elements with a current theme.

filmkrant • 8 m

David-Jan Bronsgeest about Koolhoven presents: Binary Director David-Jan Bronsgeest discusses his film Binary, part of the VPRO series Koolhoven presents. The story revolves around a Pakistani trans woman pursuing her gender transition, with horror and rock 'n' roll elements.

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