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filmkrant • 9 m

IFFR 2024: Stefanie Kolk about Melk Stefanie Kolk makes her directorial debut with the film Melk, in which she tells the story of Robin who is looking for a new purpose for her breast milk after the loss of her baby. Concerns and interference from the environment played a major role.

broadcastmagazine • 9 m

New wind is blowing through NL Film Dennis Cornelisse has been appointed Managing Director of NL Film, where he will be responsible for the overall direction of the production company. He already has many successful productions to his name.

filmkrant • 9 m

First IFFR prizes announced The winners of the Tiger Short Awards were announced at the IFFR last night. The films Crazy Lotus, Few Can See and Workers' Wings have been declared winners. The directors each receive €5,000 in prize money.

filmkrant • 9 m

IFFR 2024: Guido Coppis about Bijt With the dystopian romance Bijt, director Guido Coppis makes his daring feature debut. The film, which premiered at the IFFR last weekend, is set in a desolate world where daylight hardly seems to penetrate.

filmkrant • 9 m

IFFR 2024: Fien Troch about Holly Flemish filmmaker Fien Troch has made her fifth film Holly, an intriguing musing on growing up. The film has supernatural touches and humor, and Troch explores the meaning of innocence for young people in relation to the expectations of adults.

broadcastmagazine • 9 m

Comic drama series Bodem on NPO Start and NPO 3 Comedian Eva Crutzen has written and directed the comedy drama series Bodem, in which she plays the leading role as Cat. The series can be seen on NPO Start from February 16 and on NPO 3 from March 11.

hollandfilmnieuws • 9 m

Lost Crystal Film for the Indies The documentary "The Indies Lost" has achieved Crystal Film status after attracting 10,000 visitors in cinemas and film theaters. Director In-Soo Radstake and producer Nadadja Kemper have received the Crystal Film Award.

broadcastmagazine • 9 m

The story of the Netherlands continues with a series about Amsterdam A historical series about Amsterdam is being worked on, called "The Story of Amsterdam". The series, produced by Tuvalu Media and Pupkin, tells the history of the city in four episodes. Actor Daan Schuurmans will again appear as the narrator.

msn • 10 m

Dutch film Mascot wins prize at Ostend film festival The Dutch drama Mascotte won an Ensor at the Ostend film festival on Saturday. The film by director Remy van Heugten and producer Joram Willink received the Flemish prize, which is comparable to the Golden Calf, for Best Co-production.

filmkrant • 10 m

IFFR 2024: Art Directions walk In addition to film, the IFFR (International Film Festival Rotterdam) also offers art installations and performances. During the Art Directions Walk you can view some of these installations, with a guide who can tell you more about them.

nu • 10 m

Lotte Verbeek stars in a film with Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Dutch actress Lotte Verbeek has landed a role in the new American film Nuremberg, alongside Hollywood stars Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon. The film is about the Nuremberg Trials and is based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai.

filmfonds • 10 m

Three projects selected for Kaleidoscoop Film Fund Three projects have been selected for the Kaleidoscoop program. Two projects receive a realization contribution, while the third project has been selected for a development contribution.

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