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broadcastmagazine • 3 m

PowNed launches documentary series The Taxi War PowNed launches the four-part documentary series De Taxioorlog, which highlights the chaotic and violent battle in the Amsterdam taxi world at the beginning of this century. De Taxioorlog can be seen on NPO Start and NPO 3.

marketingreport • 3 m

Dutch and Belgian films at Film by the Sea The film festival Film by the Sea, which will take place from 6 to 15 September 2024 in Zeeland and Noord-Brabant, will present a rich selection of Dutch and Belgian films.

see-nl • 3 m

Dutch films to have world premiere at TIFF The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced that several Dutch (co-)productions, including the new animated short film "Quota" by Oscar-nominated filmmakers Job, Joris & Marieke, will have their world premiere. "Quota", part of the Short Cuts program, is a dark comedy that addresses the climate crisis by introducing an app that tracks citizens' CO2 emissions.

screendaily • 3 m

Studiocanal closes US deal for Caribbean action thriller 'Invasion' Studiocanal has sold the North American rights to the action thriller 'Invasion', directed by Bobby Boermans and produced by Storytellers and Dutch FilmWorks, to Well Go USA.

broadcastmagazine • 3 m

Dutch special effects pioneer Harry Wiessenhaan has passed away Dutch special effects pioneer Harry Wiessenhaan has died at the age of 75 from a heart attack in Sweden. He also worked internationally, including on A Bridge Too Far and with Hollywood stars in films such as The Devil's Own and Ocean's Twelve.

see-nl • 3 m

Dutch films at MIFF A series of Dutch films have been selected for the Melbourne International Film Festival, which takes place from August 8 to 25.

filmkrant • 3 m

Class of 2024: Husam Zakaraya on REM sleep Husam Zakaraya, a graduate of ArtEZ Zwolle, has created the animated short film REM sleep, which explores complex themes such as war and meaning in just four minutes. The Academy Award-winning film uses symbolism and music to convey deep emotions.

broadcastmagazine • 3 m

Drama series Zussen will have a second season in spring 2026 Omroep MAX's drama series Zussen, starring Joy Delima, Melody Klaver and Fockeline Ouwerkerk, will have a second season in the spring of 2026. The series, directed by Annemarie van de Mond and Michiel de Jong, is produced by Fiction Valley.

filmkrant • 3 m

Moonshot wants to boost digital culture Moonshot Digital Culture strives to make digital culture, ranging from VR to interactive performances, more visible and to unite the sector. Moonshot, founded during a meeting at the NFF, organizes presentations and discussions to strengthen the sector.

broadcastmagazine • 3 m

Netflix announces new comedy series Football Parents Netflix has announced the start of the shoot for the new Dutch comedy series "Football Parents", written and directed by Ilse Warringa. The series is expected on Netflix in 2025.

broadcastmagazine • 3 m

Woezel & Pip can be seen in the first live action cinema film in 2025 The first live action cinema film by Woezel & Pip will be released in 2025, entitled "Woezel & Pip on an adventure in the Magic Garden". In this film, the beloved dogs appear as puppets alongside real actors, including Kay Greidanus, Noortje Schmitz and Denise Aznam.

filmkrant • 3 m

Focus: Hitchcock's Summer In honor of Alfred Hitchcock's 125th birthday, Lumière Cinema in Maastricht will show seven films by the legendary director and a documentary about him under the title "Summer of Hitchcock – 125 years Master of Suspense".

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