“It is time to rethink, said Fund’s Sandra Den Hamer in response to report by Olsberg Spi.
The Netherlands Film Fund is reconsidering the way it finances films to put more money into fewer titles following the publication of a ‘Benchmark Study’ report by UK-based consulting firm Olsberg Spi that looked into why Dutch films are not performing to their fullest potential at the international box office.
The research was commissioned by former fund head Bero Beyer a year ago. The aim was to explore why Dutch films lagged behind those produced out of similarly-sized markets by Danish, Swedish,...
The Netherlands Film Fund is reconsidering the way it finances films to put more money into fewer titles following the publication of a ‘Benchmark Study’ report by UK-based consulting firm Olsberg Spi that looked into why Dutch films are not performing to their fullest potential at the international box office.
The research was commissioned by former fund head Bero Beyer a year ago. The aim was to explore why Dutch films lagged behind those produced out of similarly-sized markets by Danish, Swedish,...
- 9/29/2023
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Exec had taken time away from organisation earlier this year for work related health reasons.
Bero Beyer is to step down as CEO of Netherlands Film Fund.
The public funding agency said that after a period of illness and recovery, Beyer has decided not to return to his position and will resign as of October 1.
In January, Beyer stepped down temporarily from his post for what was described at the time as “work-related health reasons.”
The fund said today that Sandra den Hamer will now extend her work as interim director for a longer period, working closely with business director George van Breemen.
Bero Beyer is to step down as CEO of Netherlands Film Fund.
The public funding agency said that after a period of illness and recovery, Beyer has decided not to return to his position and will resign as of October 1.
In January, Beyer stepped down temporarily from his post for what was described at the time as “work-related health reasons.”
The fund said today that Sandra den Hamer will now extend her work as interim director for a longer period, working closely with business director George van Breemen.
- 9/19/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Bero Beyer is to step down as CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund.
In a statement released this afternoon, the Fund said Beyer informed the supervisory board of his decision to leave following a period of illness from which he has recovered. His resignation will take effect on October 1.
As part of Beyer’s departure, Sandra den Hamer will extend her contract as interim CEO. The Fund said she will work closely with business director George van Breemen in leading the organization. Her focus will be to safeguard the further development of the Fund’s policy direction, cooperation with the Dutch film industry, and the design of the new 2025-2028 policy plan. The Supervisory Board will begin the recruitment process for a new director in mid-2024.
“The past period in which I was forced to take a break was unpleasant but also gave me room to think about which role suits me best.
In a statement released this afternoon, the Fund said Beyer informed the supervisory board of his decision to leave following a period of illness from which he has recovered. His resignation will take effect on October 1.
As part of Beyer’s departure, Sandra den Hamer will extend her contract as interim CEO. The Fund said she will work closely with business director George van Breemen in leading the organization. Her focus will be to safeguard the further development of the Fund’s policy direction, cooperation with the Dutch film industry, and the design of the new 2025-2028 policy plan. The Supervisory Board will begin the recruitment process for a new director in mid-2024.
“The past period in which I was forced to take a break was unpleasant but also gave me room to think about which role suits me best.
- 9/19/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
She assumes the role from Peter Schrurs while permanent head Bero Beyer continues his recovery.
The Netherlands Film Fund has appointed former International Film Festival Rotterdam artistic director and Eye Filmmuseum director Sandra den Hamer as its new interim CEO.
The news was confirmed in a statement from the Film Fund on Monday (April 3).
Den Hamer has been appointed to the post – one of the most important in the Dutch industry – on a part-time basis. She is assuming the position from Peter Schrurs, who has been serving as interim director since the start of the year.
Bero Beyer, the current director of the fund,...
The Netherlands Film Fund has appointed former International Film Festival Rotterdam artistic director and Eye Filmmuseum director Sandra den Hamer as its new interim CEO.
The news was confirmed in a statement from the Film Fund on Monday (April 3).
Den Hamer has been appointed to the post – one of the most important in the Dutch industry – on a part-time basis. She is assuming the position from Peter Schrurs, who has been serving as interim director since the start of the year.
Bero Beyer, the current director of the fund,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Figure is below record high of €500 million achieved after lockdowns eased in 2021.
Production spend in Ireland across feature films, TV and animation reached €361m in 2022, down on 2021’s record year, but an increase on a pre-pandemic 2019.
Although a fall from the record high of €500m in 2021, this has been deemed exceptional due to the increased level of activity taking place following the Covid-related production shutdowns.
Production investment in Ireland has grown at a steady level over recent years and 2022’s €361m is an increase of €4m on 2019.
Universal Pictures’ Cocaine Bear, Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla and Bron Studios’ and Headline Pictures’ crime series Kin,...
Production spend in Ireland across feature films, TV and animation reached €361m in 2022, down on 2021’s record year, but an increase on a pre-pandemic 2019.
Although a fall from the record high of €500m in 2021, this has been deemed exceptional due to the increased level of activity taking place following the Covid-related production shutdowns.
Production investment in Ireland has grown at a steady level over recent years and 2022’s €361m is an increase of €4m on 2019.
Universal Pictures’ Cocaine Bear, Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla and Bron Studios’ and Headline Pictures’ crime series Kin,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Esther McCarthy
- ScreenDaily
Peter Schrurs has taken over as interim director for at least three months.
Bero Beyer, director of lead public agency the Netherlands Film Fund, is stepping down temporarily from his post for “work-related health reasons.” Peter Schrurs, a former director of the Vpro, has now started as interim director.
It is not clear when Beyer will return to the fund although a fund spokesperson confirmed to Screen that Schrurs is expected to be at the fund for at least three months. He will be at the helm of the organisation alongside business director George van Breemen.
Schrurs also served as...
Bero Beyer, director of lead public agency the Netherlands Film Fund, is stepping down temporarily from his post for “work-related health reasons.” Peter Schrurs, a former director of the Vpro, has now started as interim director.
It is not clear when Beyer will return to the fund although a fund spokesperson confirmed to Screen that Schrurs is expected to be at the fund for at least three months. He will be at the helm of the organisation alongside business director George van Breemen.
Schrurs also served as...
- 1/31/2023
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
‘Munch’ to open first physical Rotterdam film festival since 2020; Tiger, Big Screen titles unveiled
It will be artistic director Vanja Kaludjercic’s first full physical event since being appointed three years ago.
Norwegian director Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken’s Munch will open the 2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), taking place from January 25-February 5 in the Netherlands. It is the first in-person festival following two online pandemic events and the first physical one for festival director Vanja Kaludjercic since taking over from Bero Beyer after the 2020 event.
Munch, which will screen out of competition, explores the life of the tortured Norwegian artist, celebrated for his painting of ‘The Scream’, and who endured mental turmoil throughout his life.
Norwegian director Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken’s Munch will open the 2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), taking place from January 25-February 5 in the Netherlands. It is the first in-person festival following two online pandemic events and the first physical one for festival director Vanja Kaludjercic since taking over from Bero Beyer after the 2020 event.
Munch, which will screen out of competition, explores the life of the tortured Norwegian artist, celebrated for his painting of ‘The Scream’, and who endured mental turmoil throughout his life.
- 12/19/2022
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
“When you use the word ‘Europe,’ you use the word ‘bureaucracy.’ They go together like carrots and peas.”
Film funding biases and blind spots came under fire at the main session of the Europe Conference, part of the industry talks programme at IDFA (November 9-20).
One issue highlighted by speakers at the panel, titled ‘Being Europe, seeing Europe’ and hosted by Arte yesterday, was the current red tape requirements surrounding European film funding applications, something leading Serbian director Mila Turajlic referred to as the “European maladie of bureaucracy.”
“I don’t know if you’ve seen the latest Media applications but they are atrocious,...
Film funding biases and blind spots came under fire at the main session of the Europe Conference, part of the industry talks programme at IDFA (November 9-20).
One issue highlighted by speakers at the panel, titled ‘Being Europe, seeing Europe’ and hosted by Arte yesterday, was the current red tape requirements surrounding European film funding applications, something leading Serbian director Mila Turajlic referred to as the “European maladie of bureaucracy.”
“I don’t know if you’ve seen the latest Media applications but they are atrocious,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
The Unifrance cocktail event at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, held in partnership with Variety, saw a heady mix of film executives and artists mingle at the sea terrace of the plush Excelsior hotel.
Presiding over proceedings was Unifrance executive director Daniela Elstner and artists present included director Romain Gavras and actor Ouassini Embarek, whose film “Athena” is in the main competition at the festival. Also attending were actor Swann Arlaud, César winner for “Bloody Milk” and “By the Grace of God,” who is at Venice with his new film “Beating Sun,” by Philippe Petit, who was also present; and filmmaker Audrey Diwan, who won the Venice Golden Lion last year for “Happening” and is serving on the jury this year.
Jean-Paul Salomé and Bertrand Faivre, the director and producer respectively of Horizons strand selection “The Sitting Duck,” were also present as was “The Blessed” filmmaker Sofia Djama, who...
Presiding over proceedings was Unifrance executive director Daniela Elstner and artists present included director Romain Gavras and actor Ouassini Embarek, whose film “Athena” is in the main competition at the festival. Also attending were actor Swann Arlaud, César winner for “Bloody Milk” and “By the Grace of God,” who is at Venice with his new film “Beating Sun,” by Philippe Petit, who was also present; and filmmaker Audrey Diwan, who won the Venice Golden Lion last year for “Happening” and is serving on the jury this year.
Jean-Paul Salomé and Bertrand Faivre, the director and producer respectively of Horizons strand selection “The Sitting Duck,” were also present as was “The Blessed” filmmaker Sofia Djama, who...
- 9/5/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The 2022 Nostradamus report was launched in Cannes by the Göteborg Film Festival.
Transforming working conditions across the industry should offer financial, artistic, and efficiency benefits directly. That’s one message in the 2022 Nostradamus report, launched in Cannes yesterday by the Göteborg Film Festival.
The ninth report, which is usually published each January, looks at the near-future of the audiovisual industries by talking to industry experts with analysis by author Johanna Koljonen. This year’s report is entitled “Imagining a Sustainable Industry.”
Questions posed by the report include “How can we build a long-term sustainable industry, taking into consideration financial, social as well as environmental perspectives?...
Transforming working conditions across the industry should offer financial, artistic, and efficiency benefits directly. That’s one message in the 2022 Nostradamus report, launched in Cannes yesterday by the Göteborg Film Festival.
The ninth report, which is usually published each January, looks at the near-future of the audiovisual industries by talking to industry experts with analysis by author Johanna Koljonen. This year’s report is entitled “Imagining a Sustainable Industry.”
Questions posed by the report include “How can we build a long-term sustainable industry, taking into consideration financial, social as well as environmental perspectives?...
- 5/24/2022
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
The first three recipients of internationally focused scheme revealed.
Jaap van Heusden’s drama In Alaska, Vincent Bal and Sem Assink’s animation Miss Moxy and Tallulah Schwab’s travelling magician story Mr K are the first three feature films to be supported through the Netherlands Film Fund’s ambitious Cinescoop scheme.
They will each receive €1.8m (1.9m) from the fund that focuses on commercial, internationally-facing Dutch features.
“We want to give the strongest possible boost to films with a high level of ambition,” said Bero Beyer, CEO Netherlands Film Fund.
In Alaska is produced by IJswater Films’ with Canada’s Uuktimiaq Studios,...
Jaap van Heusden’s drama In Alaska, Vincent Bal and Sem Assink’s animation Miss Moxy and Tallulah Schwab’s travelling magician story Mr K are the first three feature films to be supported through the Netherlands Film Fund’s ambitious Cinescoop scheme.
They will each receive €1.8m (1.9m) from the fund that focuses on commercial, internationally-facing Dutch features.
“We want to give the strongest possible boost to films with a high level of ambition,” said Bero Beyer, CEO Netherlands Film Fund.
In Alaska is produced by IJswater Films’ with Canada’s Uuktimiaq Studios,...
- 5/20/2022
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Significant changes are “necessary” say some; the festival is “losing its expertise” say others.
A debate has broken out in the Dutch press and the European industry over the dramatic restructuring of International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) announced last month.
It has now emerged the festival is dispensing with almost its entire team of senior programmers whose positions are being made redundant. Some of these programmers, talking to Screen on the condition of anonymity, are accusing the festival management, led by managing director Marjan van der Haar and festival director Vanja Kaludjercic, of treating them unfairly and delivering the news out of the blue.
A debate has broken out in the Dutch press and the European industry over the dramatic restructuring of International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) announced last month.
It has now emerged the festival is dispensing with almost its entire team of senior programmers whose positions are being made redundant. Some of these programmers, talking to Screen on the condition of anonymity, are accusing the festival management, led by managing director Marjan van der Haar and festival director Vanja Kaludjercic, of treating them unfairly and delivering the news out of the blue.
- 5/10/2022
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Job security in the film industry is never a sure thing. In this moment, it might look particularly fragile if you work in a vulnerable department of Netflix or a redundant division of Warner Bros. To that list, you could also add film festival programmers — and they should have some of the most secure jobs in the industry.
Consider how Netflix stock hits a new low each day in part to an overreliance on algorithms and too much content that not enough people watch. The overwhelming amount of global content production has forced even the biggest streamers to realize that curatorial decisions matter more than pure data, which means the skillsets of a programmer — and it is a skill — should be at their highest demand. This is particularly true for film festivals, which are defined by curation.
And yet recent events speak to the fragility of the profession. Last month,...
Consider how Netflix stock hits a new low each day in part to an overreliance on algorithms and too much content that not enough people watch. The overwhelming amount of global content production has forced even the biggest streamers to realize that curatorial decisions matter more than pure data, which means the skillsets of a programmer — and it is a skill — should be at their highest demand. This is particularly true for film festivals, which are defined by curation.
And yet recent events speak to the fragility of the profession. Last month,...
- 5/7/2022
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Film i Väst’s Tomas Eskilsson presented findings from a pan-European study titled ‘Public Finance at the Crossroads’.
“Everything solid is quickly becoming fluid” was the conclusion of attendees at the second edition of the Explorer Konferenz held on the penultimate day of Filmfest Hamburg (September 30-October 9). The event analyses challenges and opportunities for producers and funding bodies created by the current disruption in the film industry.
International industry figures such as Alexandra Lebret of the European Producers Club and Netherlands Film Fund CEO Bero Beyer were among the speakers.
Tomas Eskilsson, head of strategy and public policy at the...
“Everything solid is quickly becoming fluid” was the conclusion of attendees at the second edition of the Explorer Konferenz held on the penultimate day of Filmfest Hamburg (September 30-October 9). The event analyses challenges and opportunities for producers and funding bodies created by the current disruption in the film industry.
International industry figures such as Alexandra Lebret of the European Producers Club and Netherlands Film Fund CEO Bero Beyer were among the speakers.
Tomas Eskilsson, head of strategy and public policy at the...
- 10/11/2021
- by Martin Blaney
- ScreenDaily
From an immersive look at female immigrants in 17th century Amsterdam to a forensic analysis of a pre-World War II home movie, approaching history from different angles is a key theme among the Dutch films selected for Venice’s 78th edition.
Running in Venice Days, “Three Minutes — A Lengthening” is a poetic documentary that centers around three minutes of home footage shot by David Kurtz in 1938, featuring the Jewish inhabitants of a Polish town before it was invaded by the Nazis.
From this footage a feature-length film emerges through former journalist and historical researcher Bianca Stigter’s analysis of the home movies’ subjects in a film that’s also bound for Toronto.
Stigter, the Dutch producer and partner of Steve McQueen, makes her directorial debut with this English-language film, narrated by British actress Helena Bonham Carter and produced by Family Affair Films, with McQueen’s Lammas Park coproducing.
Elsewhere “Angels...
Running in Venice Days, “Three Minutes — A Lengthening” is a poetic documentary that centers around three minutes of home footage shot by David Kurtz in 1938, featuring the Jewish inhabitants of a Polish town before it was invaded by the Nazis.
From this footage a feature-length film emerges through former journalist and historical researcher Bianca Stigter’s analysis of the home movies’ subjects in a film that’s also bound for Toronto.
Stigter, the Dutch producer and partner of Steve McQueen, makes her directorial debut with this English-language film, narrated by British actress Helena Bonham Carter and produced by Family Affair Films, with McQueen’s Lammas Park coproducing.
Elsewhere “Angels...
- 9/4/2021
- by Ann-Marie Corvin
- Variety Film + TV
Venice Film Festival’s industry programme runs September 2-10.
The Venice Production Bridge (Vpb) kicks off today (September 2) with double the number of physical attendees than 2020 in a sign the industry is getting to grips with business travel amid the pandemic.
The Venice Film Festival’s industry strand will welcome some 1,300 professionals, against 800 in 2020 and 2,700 in 2019, its last pre-pandemic edition.
“It’s mainly Europeans - the US, Latin America and Asia remain largely absent,” said Pascal Diotl who oversees the programme with Savina Neirotti.
With long-haul travel to Europe remaining complicated, the Vpb is running as a hybrid physical and...
The Venice Production Bridge (Vpb) kicks off today (September 2) with double the number of physical attendees than 2020 in a sign the industry is getting to grips with business travel amid the pandemic.
The Venice Film Festival’s industry strand will welcome some 1,300 professionals, against 800 in 2020 and 2,700 in 2019, its last pre-pandemic edition.
“It’s mainly Europeans - the US, Latin America and Asia remain largely absent,” said Pascal Diotl who oversees the programme with Savina Neirotti.
With long-haul travel to Europe remaining complicated, the Vpb is running as a hybrid physical and...
- 9/2/2021
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
AmfAR Global Campaign Chair Sharon Stone will be in Cannes on Friday to host the org’s glitzy annual benefit gala, which supports AIDS research. Stone has been a key figure for amfAR since the 1990s. She has said that her commitment to the fight against AIDS stems from the death of her friend and acting coach Roy London. This year’s event will be held outdoors at Villa Eilenroc and will feature various entertainments, dinner and an auction. Alicia Keys is due to perform and Cannes jury president Spike Lee will be a special guest. A host of stars are expected to attend, though this year’s event will be limited in capacity due to the pandemic.
The Netherlands Film Fund and the Swedish Film Institute are spearheading a new international fund that will look to open up opportunities in the European industry to those who have traditionally found...
The Netherlands Film Fund and the Swedish Film Institute are spearheading a new international fund that will look to open up opportunities in the European industry to those who have traditionally found...
- 7/13/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Gap financing will be granted to filmmakers from discriminated groups.
Film agencies and public film funders from Europe and beyond have signed up to an inclusion and equality production fund called New Dawn, which was launched in Cannes today (July 12) by Bero Beyer, CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund, and Anna Serner, CEO of the Swedish Film Institute (Sfi).
The new gap-financing fund will be managed by the Netherlands Film Fund and will offer a maximum of €200,000 for individual feature fiction films and €100,000 for feature docs. The grants are non-recoupable.
New Dawn will support between five and 10 projects a year...
Film agencies and public film funders from Europe and beyond have signed up to an inclusion and equality production fund called New Dawn, which was launched in Cannes today (July 12) by Bero Beyer, CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund, and Anna Serner, CEO of the Swedish Film Institute (Sfi).
The new gap-financing fund will be managed by the Netherlands Film Fund and will offer a maximum of €200,000 for individual feature fiction films and €100,000 for feature docs. The grants are non-recoupable.
New Dawn will support between five and 10 projects a year...
- 7/12/2021
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
The Netherlands Film Fund and the Swedish Film Institute are among eight European public funders that are launching ‘New Dawn,’ an inclusion and equality production fund that aims to support under-represented groups in the world of film.
Apart from the Netherlands and Sweden, the other founder funding bodies are from Slovenia, Denmark, Finland, French and Flemish Belgium, and Luxembourg. More countries are expected to be announced this fall, when the fund will be launched on the market at a major international film festival.
The fund will support feature length documentaries with €100,000 and fiction features with €200,000. There will be two funding rounds a year where five to 10 projects will receive funding. Qualified applicants are film projects with a director, producer and/or screenwriter from one of the groups that the United Nations Human Rights Act specifies as a discriminated group.
“We are reaching out to projects that already have 50% of their funding in place,...
Apart from the Netherlands and Sweden, the other founder funding bodies are from Slovenia, Denmark, Finland, French and Flemish Belgium, and Luxembourg. More countries are expected to be announced this fall, when the fund will be launched on the market at a major international film festival.
The fund will support feature length documentaries with €100,000 and fiction features with €200,000. There will be two funding rounds a year where five to 10 projects will receive funding. Qualified applicants are film projects with a director, producer and/or screenwriter from one of the groups that the United Nations Human Rights Act specifies as a discriminated group.
“We are reaching out to projects that already have 50% of their funding in place,...
- 7/12/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The Netherlands and South Africa launched a new co-development fund July 10 in Cannes. The two counties signed a co-production treaty in 2015, and are looking to build on that through stronger collaboration.
The Sa-nl Thuthuka Fund will provide selective script and co-development support for feature film and documentary projects with South African- and Dutch-related content. The fund’s annual budget is expected to be €160,000 and will support two projects from each country per year.
Projects will need a co-producer from the Netherlands and South Africa attached, and will receive a script editing consultant provided through matchmaking from the other country.
“Thuthuka stands for growth and development,” said Netherlands Film Fund CEO Bero Beyer, announcing the new fund at a ceremony on the Croisette. “We are trying to foster creative collaborations between the South African and Netherlands film teams to develop their ideas.”
“We are excited about the partnership between the Netherlands Film Fund and the Nfvf,...
The Sa-nl Thuthuka Fund will provide selective script and co-development support for feature film and documentary projects with South African- and Dutch-related content. The fund’s annual budget is expected to be €160,000 and will support two projects from each country per year.
Projects will need a co-producer from the Netherlands and South Africa attached, and will receive a script editing consultant provided through matchmaking from the other country.
“Thuthuka stands for growth and development,” said Netherlands Film Fund CEO Bero Beyer, announcing the new fund at a ceremony on the Croisette. “We are trying to foster creative collaborations between the South African and Netherlands film teams to develop their ideas.”
“We are excited about the partnership between the Netherlands Film Fund and the Nfvf,...
- 7/10/2021
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Thuthuka is launching today in Cannes.
Netherlands-South Africa co-development fund Thuthuka is launching today in Cannes, to enhance collaboration between the two countries.
The new fund will provide selective script and co-development support for film and documentary projects with South African- and Dutch-related content.
“Thuthuka stands for growth and development,” explained Bero Beyer, CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund. “We are trying to foster creative collaborations between the South African and Netherlands film teams to develop their ideas.”
A 2016 co-production treaty between the countries is already perceived to be working well, with at least one project produced per year since...
Netherlands-South Africa co-development fund Thuthuka is launching today in Cannes, to enhance collaboration between the two countries.
The new fund will provide selective script and co-development support for film and documentary projects with South African- and Dutch-related content.
“Thuthuka stands for growth and development,” explained Bero Beyer, CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund. “We are trying to foster creative collaborations between the South African and Netherlands film teams to develop their ideas.”
A 2016 co-production treaty between the countries is already perceived to be working well, with at least one project produced per year since...
- 7/10/2021
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Generation Inclusion is also backed by the Netherlands Film Fund and public broadcasters.
A new film scouting and development initiative called Generation Inclusion has launched today in the Netherlands, with backers including Netflix, Amazon and the Netherlands Film Fund.
The fund will total €105,000, with public and commercial broadcasters and other key stakeholders also contributing.
Through the programme, eight talent development scouts are searching for new talent and stories throughout the country and in the Dutch Caribbean.
Anyone with an idea for a film or series can sign up at the programme’s website. Selected participants will take part in a four-month development process.
A new film scouting and development initiative called Generation Inclusion has launched today in the Netherlands, with backers including Netflix, Amazon and the Netherlands Film Fund.
The fund will total €105,000, with public and commercial broadcasters and other key stakeholders also contributing.
Through the programme, eight talent development scouts are searching for new talent and stories throughout the country and in the Dutch Caribbean.
Anyone with an idea for a film or series can sign up at the programme’s website. Selected participants will take part in a four-month development process.
- 4/14/2021
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Generation Inclusion is also backed by the Netherlands Film Fund and public broadcasters.
A new film scouting and development initiative called Generation Inclusion has launched today in the Netherlands, with backers including Netflix, Amazon and the Netherlands Film Fund.
All three organisations have contributed at least €100,000 each to the fund, with that amount matched by public and commercial broadcasters and other key stakeholders.
Through the programme, eight talent development scouts are searching for new talent and stories throughout the country and in the Dutch Caribbean.
Anyone with an idea for a film or series can sign up at the programme’s website.
A new film scouting and development initiative called Generation Inclusion has launched today in the Netherlands, with backers including Netflix, Amazon and the Netherlands Film Fund.
All three organisations have contributed at least €100,000 each to the fund, with that amount matched by public and commercial broadcasters and other key stakeholders.
Through the programme, eight talent development scouts are searching for new talent and stories throughout the country and in the Dutch Caribbean.
Anyone with an idea for a film or series can sign up at the programme’s website.
- 4/14/2021
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
As The Netherlands, under lockdown, celebrated the first half of 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam’s online, the physical half – set to take place in June with real audiences, panels and talks without Zoom links attached – still feels like a long way off.
Meanwhile, the industry is hopeful that the swift and pragmatic measures taken by its national funding agency, The Netherlands Film Fund, will be enough to see it through until the end of this year.
In January, the fund, headed by former IFFR director Bero Beyer, confirmed €30 million ($36.1 million) in new government support – double the amount that was available last year – to help the industry ride through its third national lockdown and beyond.
According to Beyer, most of last year’s efforts went into maintaining a certain level of production once restrictions were lifted in June: a national protocol for safety on film sets was devised along with...
Meanwhile, the industry is hopeful that the swift and pragmatic measures taken by its national funding agency, The Netherlands Film Fund, will be enough to see it through until the end of this year.
In January, the fund, headed by former IFFR director Bero Beyer, confirmed €30 million ($36.1 million) in new government support – double the amount that was available last year – to help the industry ride through its third national lockdown and beyond.
According to Beyer, most of last year’s efforts went into maintaining a certain level of production once restrictions were lifted in June: a national protocol for safety on film sets was devised along with...
- 2/6/2021
- by Ann-Marie Corvin
- Variety Film + TV
Producers are busy but there are questions over how films will be released.
As Dutch filmmakers prepare new projects to whet the appetite of the international film industy, the Netherlands Film Fund is keeping an eye on the future with the launch of a range of initiatives to support diverse and emerging talent.
Bero Beyer, CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund (and former artistic director of International Film Festival Rotterdam), believes new talent can be overlooked by crisis support schemes.
“We should not forget the next generation of filmmakers and those who have not gone through the route of film academies,...
As Dutch filmmakers prepare new projects to whet the appetite of the international film industy, the Netherlands Film Fund is keeping an eye on the future with the launch of a range of initiatives to support diverse and emerging talent.
Bero Beyer, CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund (and former artistic director of International Film Festival Rotterdam), believes new talent can be overlooked by crisis support schemes.
“We should not forget the next generation of filmmakers and those who have not gone through the route of film academies,...
- 2/4/2021
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
2020 will go down in history for many things. The pandemic. The US elections. Rat-filled sinkholes. But 2020 will also go down in history as the year of Asian cinema: when Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” (2019) became the first non-English language film to win the coveted Academy Award for Best Picture; when Ann Hui was recognized with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award at Venice Film Festival; when Mohammad Rasoulof’s Iranian drama “There Is No Evil” (2020) won Berlinale’s Golden Bear. And this is not even to mention the stellar achievements we’ve had at Asian Movie Pulse as well – including a new partnership with Mubi, a curated arthouse streaming service, and 1000 followers on Instagram. Now, we just want to take a step back to reflect on this year.
Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah — arguably the first major event to kick off the film festival circuit — gave us a...
Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah — arguably the first major event to kick off the film festival circuit — gave us a...
- 12/21/2020
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
A new strand, Harbour, will become the festival’s largest section.
Vanja Kaludjercic, the new director of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr), has revealed a radical change in its programming structure and team for the 50th edition of the festival which is due to take place January 27- February 7, 2021.
One of the key changes is the introduction of a major new programming strand, Harbour, which will now become the festival’s largest section and will screen 60 new films. The Bright Future Competition will no longer take place.
“What we would like to do with Harbour is to break free...
Vanja Kaludjercic, the new director of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr), has revealed a radical change in its programming structure and team for the 50th edition of the festival which is due to take place January 27- February 7, 2021.
One of the key changes is the introduction of a major new programming strand, Harbour, which will now become the festival’s largest section and will screen 60 new films. The Bright Future Competition will no longer take place.
“What we would like to do with Harbour is to break free...
- 7/8/2020
- by 57¦Geoffrey Macnab¦41¦
- ScreenDaily
Netherlands Film Fund head Bero Beyer has an additional €5m to navigate the pandemic.
Netherlands Film Fund CEO Bero Beyer has given details of an ambitious plan to kickstart Dutch production this summer as the Covid-19 lockdown lifts.
The Fund has received a significant sum believed to be in excess of €5m ($5.7m) in extra government funding to help the Dutch industry cope with the pandemic. This money is part of a €300m ($340m) coronavirus support scheme for the entire cultural sector that was announced recently by the Dutch minister of culture Ingrid van Engelshoven.
Beyer has now revealed how...
Netherlands Film Fund CEO Bero Beyer has given details of an ambitious plan to kickstart Dutch production this summer as the Covid-19 lockdown lifts.
The Fund has received a significant sum believed to be in excess of €5m ($5.7m) in extra government funding to help the Dutch industry cope with the pandemic. This money is part of a €300m ($340m) coronavirus support scheme for the entire cultural sector that was announced recently by the Dutch minister of culture Ingrid van Engelshoven.
Beyer has now revealed how...
- 6/11/2020
- by 57¦Geoffrey Macnab¦41¦
- ScreenDaily
Streaming giant contributes €1m to launch the fund.
Netflix and the Netherlands Film Fund have launched a new film and TV production fund to help workers who have been hit hardest by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Streaming giant Netflix, which has its Emea headquarters in Amsterdam, will make €1m ($1.08m) available in the Netherlands to launch the fund.
Production of films and TV series in the country have come to a standstill due to ongoing lockdown measures to curb the spread of the virus.
The fund, which will be administered by producers of the affected productions, will be allocated to the most vulnerable freelancers,...
Netflix and the Netherlands Film Fund have launched a new film and TV production fund to help workers who have been hit hardest by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Streaming giant Netflix, which has its Emea headquarters in Amsterdam, will make €1m ($1.08m) available in the Netherlands to launch the fund.
Production of films and TV series in the country have come to a standstill due to ongoing lockdown measures to curb the spread of the virus.
The fund, which will be administered by producers of the affected productions, will be allocated to the most vulnerable freelancers,...
- 4/17/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
The Netherlands Film Fund has set up a national pot of relief money for film and TV workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, following similar moves in countries including the UK, France and India.
As per the territories above, Netflix is donating $1.1M (€1M) to the pot. The money will be administered by the producers of shutdown productions and will be earmarked for the most vulnerable workers. The Film Fund said it would publish exact criteria next week on its website.
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The Netflix donation comes from its overall $100M relief pot, which is being...
As per the territories above, Netflix is donating $1.1M (€1M) to the pot. The money will be administered by the producers of shutdown productions and will be earmarked for the most vulnerable workers. The Film Fund said it would publish exact criteria next week on its website.
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The Netflix donation comes from its overall $100M relief pot, which is being...
- 4/17/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix and The Netherlands Film Fund have joined forces to set up a new relief fund to help the Dutch film and TV industry’s workers who have been the most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Netflix will make 1 million euro available in the Netherlands to launch the fund which will be administered by producers of the series or films whose production has stopped due to the pandemic and will go to freelancers, filmmakers, cast and crew members.
“As a Fund, our goal is to continue the productivity of the Dutch film world and to ensure that the entire chain is maintained in such a way that beautiful Dutch productions can be seen this autumn and later,” said Bero Beyer, the head of Film Fund.” Beyer said Netflix’ support will complete relief measures unveiled by the government for the broader cultural industry.
Lina Brouneus, the head of the co-Production and acquisition at Netflix,...
Netflix will make 1 million euro available in the Netherlands to launch the fund which will be administered by producers of the series or films whose production has stopped due to the pandemic and will go to freelancers, filmmakers, cast and crew members.
“As a Fund, our goal is to continue the productivity of the Dutch film world and to ensure that the entire chain is maintained in such a way that beautiful Dutch productions can be seen this autumn and later,” said Bero Beyer, the head of Film Fund.” Beyer said Netflix’ support will complete relief measures unveiled by the government for the broader cultural industry.
Lina Brouneus, the head of the co-Production and acquisition at Netflix,...
- 4/17/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Streaming giant contributes €1m to launch the fund.
Netflix and the Netherlands Film Fund have launched a new film and TV production fund to help workers who have been hit hardest by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Streaming giant Netflix, which has its Emea headquarters in Amsterdam, will make €1m ($1.08m) available in the Netherlands to launch the fund.
Production of films and TV series in the country have come to a standstill due to ongoing lockdown measures to curb the spread of the virus.
The fund, which will be administered by producers of the affected productions, will be allocated to the most vulnerable freelancers,...
Netflix and the Netherlands Film Fund have launched a new film and TV production fund to help workers who have been hit hardest by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Streaming giant Netflix, which has its Emea headquarters in Amsterdam, will make €1m ($1.08m) available in the Netherlands to launch the fund.
Production of films and TV series in the country have come to a standstill due to ongoing lockdown measures to curb the spread of the virus.
The fund, which will be administered by producers of the affected productions, will be allocated to the most vulnerable freelancers,...
- 4/17/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
A number of both short and longer term measures are being discussed.
Bero Beyer, the recently installed CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund, has revealed the measures the Fund is planning to put in place to protect the Dutch film industry as the coronavirus crisis continues.
A number of both short and longer term measures are being discussed. These include bridge financing for extra costs for films whose release has been postponed and a relaxation of the usual rules and obligations around subsidy periods and repayment schedules.
“Things change on a daily basis (but) what we are working on is...
Bero Beyer, the recently installed CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund, has revealed the measures the Fund is planning to put in place to protect the Dutch film industry as the coronavirus crisis continues.
A number of both short and longer term measures are being discussed. These include bridge financing for extra costs for films whose release has been postponed and a relaxation of the usual rules and obligations around subsidy periods and repayment schedules.
“Things change on a daily basis (but) what we are working on is...
- 3/18/2020
- by 57¦Geoffrey Macnab¦41¦
- ScreenDaily
The movie by China’s Zheng Lu Xinyuan has won the 2020 edition of Iffr; European victors included A Perfectly Normal Family, Kala azar and Les Misérables. As has been the case in recent years, International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) brought this year’s edition to a close with an awards ceremony in De Doelen, one of the main festival locations. In his last year as festival director, Bero Beyer’s speech hinted at his sense of pride after another successful edition: “We are incredibly impressed with the quality of this year’s Tiger Competition, which in many cases generated a significant festival buzz. We thank all the filmmakers for their ambitious and creative approaches to cinema. Remember these names because we’re sure to see much more from them in the future.” During the 49th edition, the Tiger Award went to Zheng Lu Xinyuan’s The Cloud in Her Room.
The artistic director reflects on this year’s festival.
Bero Beyer, the outgoing artistic director of International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr), says new talent should not try to compete with Disney if they are to be successful in the film industry. “You’re not going to beat Disney at their own game. So don’t even try.”
To foster this mindset, the theme of the final year of his five-year stint at the helm of the Rotterdam Film Festival was ‘New Talent.’ In March, Beyer will take over as CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund.
“What I hope to be...
Bero Beyer, the outgoing artistic director of International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr), says new talent should not try to compete with Disney if they are to be successful in the film industry. “You’re not going to beat Disney at their own game. So don’t even try.”
To foster this mindset, the theme of the final year of his five-year stint at the helm of the Rotterdam Film Festival was ‘New Talent.’ In March, Beyer will take over as CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund.
“What I hope to be...
- 2/1/2020
- by 1101024¦Kaleem Aftab¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
All three Asian entries in this year’s Tiger Competition walk away with something to take home. First, hailing from Hangzhou, Chinese filmmaker Zheng Lu Xinyuan reaps the prestigious Tiger Award at the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam with her debut feature, “The Cloud in Her Room.” The existential black and white film about love, loneliness, and loss subsequently earns a prize of €40,000 to be divided between filmmaker and producer. On the other hand, South Korean crime-thriller “Beasts Clawing at Straws” by Kim Young-hoon wins the Special Jury Award and €10,000. The star-studded first feature (featuring Jeon Do-yeon and Jung Woo-sung) similarly earned praise for its precise craftmanship. Last but not least, Tamil filmmaker Arun Karthick takes home the Netpac Award for best Asian world premiere of Iffr 2020 with his second feature, “Nasir.”
In the Bright Future Competition, Yoon Dan-bi’s Kore-eda-esque, intimate family drama “Moving On” adds the Bright Future...
In the Bright Future Competition, Yoon Dan-bi’s Kore-eda-esque, intimate family drama “Moving On” adds the Bright Future...
- 1/31/2020
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
Asian features, female directors dominate prize winners.
International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) has announced the winners of its 49th edition, with Zheng Lu Xinyuan’s The Cloud In Her Room winning the Tiger Award and accompanying €40,000 prize.
Scroll down for full list of winners
The Tiger jury, comprised of Hany Abu-Assad, Emilie Bujès, Kogonada, Sacha Polak and Hafiz Rancajale, praised the film for how it “gracefully portrays a certain global generation paralysed by modern alienation and capitalism.”
The film tells the story of a woman who returns to her hometown for Chinese New Year and embarks on a relationship with...
International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) has announced the winners of its 49th edition, with Zheng Lu Xinyuan’s The Cloud In Her Room winning the Tiger Award and accompanying €40,000 prize.
Scroll down for full list of winners
The Tiger jury, comprised of Hany Abu-Assad, Emilie Bujès, Kogonada, Sacha Polak and Hafiz Rancajale, praised the film for how it “gracefully portrays a certain global generation paralysed by modern alienation and capitalism.”
The film tells the story of a woman who returns to her hometown for Chinese New Year and embarks on a relationship with...
- 1/31/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Five directors spoke at a press conference at Iffr.
Arun Karthick, director of Rotterdam Tiger Competition title Nasir, said he is “ready to fight and go to court” to secure the uncensored release of the film in India.
Karthick was talking at a press conference for the second group of Tiger Competition directors at International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr).
Responding to a question regarding state censorship, Karthick said, “Certainly it did not influence the shooting part, but we are anticipating it.“
“After the film plays in many festivals, we will have to censor it to get a local release. Then...
Arun Karthick, director of Rotterdam Tiger Competition title Nasir, said he is “ready to fight and go to court” to secure the uncensored release of the film in India.
Karthick was talking at a press conference for the second group of Tiger Competition directors at International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr).
Responding to a question regarding state censorship, Karthick said, “Certainly it did not influence the shooting part, but we are anticipating it.“
“After the film plays in many festivals, we will have to censor it to get a local release. Then...
- 1/28/2020
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
The first five directors talked with festival director Bero Beyer and programmer Muge Demir.
”They can cut the flowers, but spring will always come,” was the defiant response to increasing nationalism and reduced state funding, from a press conference with five directors participating in the Tiger Competition at International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr).
The directors were discussing a speech by then Brazilian culture minister Roberto Alvim last week, that borrowed heavily from one made in 1933 by Nazi minister of propaganda Joseph Goebbels, in which Alvim said Brazilian art must be “heroic and national… it will be deeply committed to the urgent aspirations of our people,...
”They can cut the flowers, but spring will always come,” was the defiant response to increasing nationalism and reduced state funding, from a press conference with five directors participating in the Tiger Competition at International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr).
The directors were discussing a speech by then Brazilian culture minister Roberto Alvim last week, that borrowed heavily from one made in 1933 by Nazi minister of propaganda Joseph Goebbels, in which Alvim said Brazilian art must be “heroic and national… it will be deeply committed to the urgent aspirations of our people,...
- 1/27/2020
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
The world premiere of João Nuno Pinto’s Mosquito opened the festival.
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) opened last night (Wednesday January 22) with a speech from outgoing artistic director Bero Beyer championing sustainability and the enduring power of film.
A smiling Beyer was visibly emotional throughout his speech, at one point digressing from his prepared script and receiving multiple interruptions of applause from the audience.
Rather than looking back at his tenure, he spoke of the “distinctive feature of humanity” that is “this urge to communicate” through cinema.
“Through film we pose profound questions in an attempt to find...
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) opened last night (Wednesday January 22) with a speech from outgoing artistic director Bero Beyer championing sustainability and the enduring power of film.
A smiling Beyer was visibly emotional throughout his speech, at one point digressing from his prepared script and receiving multiple interruptions of applause from the audience.
Rather than looking back at his tenure, he spoke of the “distinctive feature of humanity” that is “this urge to communicate” through cinema.
“Through film we pose profound questions in an attempt to find...
- 1/23/2020
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
This year’s festival is Bero Beyer’s fifth and final as director.
Bero Beyer, outgoing director of International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr), got his final edition of the festival underway on Wednesday, January 22 with a speech championing sustainability and the enduring power of film.
A smiling Beyer was visibly emotional throughout his speech, at one stage digressing from his prepared script and receiving multiple interruptions of applause from the audience.
Rather than looking back at his tenure, he spoke of the “distinctive feature of humanity” that is “this urge to communicate” through cinema.
“Through film we pose profound questions...
Bero Beyer, outgoing director of International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr), got his final edition of the festival underway on Wednesday, January 22 with a speech championing sustainability and the enduring power of film.
A smiling Beyer was visibly emotional throughout his speech, at one stage digressing from his prepared script and receiving multiple interruptions of applause from the audience.
Rather than looking back at his tenure, he spoke of the “distinctive feature of humanity” that is “this urge to communicate” through cinema.
“Through film we pose profound questions...
- 1/23/2020
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood’ to close the festival, which runs January 22 to February 2.
João Nuno Pinto’s Mosquito is to open the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam, which has unveiled its full line-up of competition titles.
Scroll down for full list of titles
Mosquito follows a 17-year-old Portuguese recruit who gets lost in the African wilderness in 1917 and marks the second feature from Portuguese director Pinto following 2010’s América. It will also compete in Iffr’s Big Screen Competition.
The festival will close with Marielle Heller’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood, starring Tom Hanks as Us icon Fred Rogers.
João Nuno Pinto’s Mosquito is to open the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam, which has unveiled its full line-up of competition titles.
Scroll down for full list of titles
Mosquito follows a 17-year-old Portuguese recruit who gets lost in the African wilderness in 1917 and marks the second feature from Portuguese director Pinto following 2010’s América. It will also compete in Iffr’s Big Screen Competition.
The festival will close with Marielle Heller’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood, starring Tom Hanks as Us icon Fred Rogers.
- 12/18/2019
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Mosquito, a period drama from Portuguese filmmaker João Nuno Pinto (América), will open the 2020 International Film Festival Rotterdam, kicking off the inaugural fest under new director Bero Beyer.
Described as a "war film without war," Mosquito follows a 17-year-old Portuguese recruit drafted to fight in World War I who gets lost in the African wilderness. The film will have its world premiere in Rotterdam in the festival's Big Screen Competition section.
In a nod to the mainstream, Rotterdam has picked Marielle Heller's feel-good feature A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as children'...
Described as a "war film without war," Mosquito follows a 17-year-old Portuguese recruit drafted to fight in World War I who gets lost in the African wilderness. The film will have its world premiere in Rotterdam in the festival's Big Screen Competition section.
In a nod to the mainstream, Rotterdam has picked Marielle Heller's feel-good feature A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as children'...
- 12/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mosquito, a period drama from Portuguese filmmaker João Nuno Pinto (América), will open the 2020 International Film Festival Rotterdam, kicking off the inaugural fest under new director Bero Beyer.
Described as a "war film without war," Mosquito follows a 17-year-old Portuguese recruit drafted to fight in World War I who gets lost in the African wilderness. The film will have its world premiere in Rotterdam in the festival's Big Screen Competition section.
In a nod to the mainstream, Rotterdam has picked Marielle Heller's feel-good feature A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as children'...
Described as a "war film without war," Mosquito follows a 17-year-old Portuguese recruit drafted to fight in World War I who gets lost in the African wilderness. The film will have its world premiere in Rotterdam in the festival's Big Screen Competition section.
In a nod to the mainstream, Rotterdam has picked Marielle Heller's feel-good feature A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as children'...
- 12/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The Croatian co-production and market expert will work alongside managing director Marjan van der Haar. Mubi director of acquisitions Vanja Kaludjercic has been confirmed as the new director of International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr). Kaludjercic will take up the position at Iffr on 1 March 2020. Her first year in the role will be for the festival’s 50th-anniversary edition, in 2021. She will shadow outgoing director Bero Beyer in his final festival from 22 January-2 February 2020, before Beyer takes over as CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund in March. Kaludjercic was previously head of Iffr Talks from 2016-2018, before taking up her position with Mubi. She also served as the head of Holland Film Meeting, the industry side of the Netherlands Film Festival, from 2016-2017, and as a programmer of features and short films at the Sarajevo Film Festival from 2008-2016. Kaludjercic has also held positions at the Les...
- 12/11/2019
- Cineuropa - The Best of European Cinema
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) has named Vanja Kaludjercic as its next festival director, following the news earlier this year that Bero Beyer will leave after the 49th edition to head the Netherlands Film Fund.
Kaludjercic joins from streaming platform Mubi where she was director of acquisitions. She has also worked at Les Arcs European Film Festival, Sarajevo Film Festival, and also Iffr previously, where she ran the talks and masterclasses programme between 2016 and 2018.
She will shadow Beyer at the upcoming festival, which runs January 22 to February 2, before taking over formally in February ahead of the 50th anniversary edition in 2021. She will work alongside managing director Marjan van der Haar,...
Kaludjercic joins from streaming platform Mubi where she was director of acquisitions. She has also worked at Les Arcs European Film Festival, Sarajevo Film Festival, and also Iffr previously, where she ran the talks and masterclasses programme between 2016 and 2018.
She will shadow Beyer at the upcoming festival, which runs January 22 to February 2, before taking over formally in February ahead of the 50th anniversary edition in 2021. She will work alongside managing director Marjan van der Haar,...
- 12/10/2019
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
She talks exclusively to Screen about her new role.
Croatian co-production market expert and acquisitions executive, Vanja Kaludjercic, has been confirmed as the new director of International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr).
She will work alongside managing director Marjan van der Haar.
Kaludjercic is presently director of acquisitions at Mubi. She will shadow the outgoing director Bero Beyer in his final festival at the helm from January 22-February 2, 2020 before Beyer leaves to take over as CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund in March.
Kaludjercic will take the reins at Iffr on March 1, 2020, to oversee the 50th anniversary edition of the festival...
Croatian co-production market expert and acquisitions executive, Vanja Kaludjercic, has been confirmed as the new director of International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr).
She will work alongside managing director Marjan van der Haar.
Kaludjercic is presently director of acquisitions at Mubi. She will shadow the outgoing director Bero Beyer in his final festival at the helm from January 22-February 2, 2020 before Beyer leaves to take over as CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund in March.
Kaludjercic will take the reins at Iffr on March 1, 2020, to oversee the 50th anniversary edition of the festival...
- 12/10/2019
- by 57¦Geoffrey Macnab¦41¦
- ScreenDaily
Helen Mirren, Jafar Panahi lend support to new initiative focused on filmmakers in danger.
The European Film Academy (Efa), the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (Idfa) and the International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) are joining forces to create the International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk, a permanent organisation aimed at supporting filmmakers facing political persecution for their work.
The body would advocate for film professionals who have been imprisoned, face prosecution or censorship for their work and views.
The final framework is still being developed but its remit would include running coordinated campaigns publicising the cases of filmmakers in peril and providing legal representation.
The European Film Academy (Efa), the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (Idfa) and the International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) are joining forces to create the International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk, a permanent organisation aimed at supporting filmmakers facing political persecution for their work.
The body would advocate for film professionals who have been imprisoned, face prosecution or censorship for their work and views.
The final framework is still being developed but its remit would include running coordinated campaigns publicising the cases of filmmakers in peril and providing legal representation.
- 11/19/2019
- by 1100380¦Melanie Goodfellow¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Helen Mirren, Jafar Panahi lend support to new initiative focused on filmmakers in danger.
The European Film Academy (Efa), the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (Idfa) and the International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) are joining forces to create the International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk, a permanent organisation aimed at supporting filmmakers facing political persecution for their work.
The body would advocate for film professionals who have been imprisoned, face prosecution or censorship for their work and views.
The final framework is still being developed but its remit would include running coordinated campaigns publicising the cases of filmmakers in peril and providing legal representation.
The European Film Academy (Efa), the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (Idfa) and the International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) are joining forces to create the International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk, a permanent organisation aimed at supporting filmmakers facing political persecution for their work.
The body would advocate for film professionals who have been imprisoned, face prosecution or censorship for their work and views.
The final framework is still being developed but its remit would include running coordinated campaigns publicising the cases of filmmakers in peril and providing legal representation.
- 11/19/2019
- by 1100380¦Melanie Goodfellow¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Ena Sendijarević’s Bosnian-Dutch drama took best film.
Ena Sendijarević’s Bosnian-Dutch drama Take Me Somewhere Nice won the Sarajevo Film Festival’s top honour, the Heart of Sarajevo prize for best feature film.
The 2019 winners were announced at the closing and awards ceremony last night (August 22). The film – the director’s feature debut - launched in Rotterdam in January, where it received a special mention for the Tiger award.
See below for the full list of winners
It follows a Dutch girl of Bosnian descent who travels to Bosnia to meet her sick father for the first time.
The award comes with a €16,000 prize,...
Ena Sendijarević’s Bosnian-Dutch drama Take Me Somewhere Nice won the Sarajevo Film Festival’s top honour, the Heart of Sarajevo prize for best feature film.
The 2019 winners were announced at the closing and awards ceremony last night (August 22). The film – the director’s feature debut - launched in Rotterdam in January, where it received a special mention for the Tiger award.
See below for the full list of winners
It follows a Dutch girl of Bosnian descent who travels to Bosnia to meet her sick father for the first time.
The award comes with a €16,000 prize,...
- 8/23/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
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