IN PRODUCTION
TORCH SONG (feature) - post production
Aspiring writer Gabe and his art model girlfriend Joey live comfortably in the artistic milieu of Amsterdam. That is, until a rare visit by Gabe’s wayward sister Liz, a former pop singer with a flair for disruption, throws their world into turmoil. Liz revamps old tensions with Gabe, who fears being eclipsed by his successful sibling. To make matters worse, Joey and Liz grow closer, inspiring Liz to reignite her musical career. An awakened sense of belonging catalyses Joey into a journey of self-discovery while further complicating an already deteriorating family dynamic.
written and directed by Jeroen Houben
financier Netherlands Film Fund, AfK, Voordekunst
WITTE FLITS (WHITE FLASH) - in post production
After a long and torturous psychiatric history, a date is finally set for the much desired humane termination of the life of forty-two-year-old Rick. Will his parents be able to let him go out of their love for him?
written by Laura Hermanides and Roelof Jan Minneboo
to be directed by Laura Hermanides
distributor Gusto Entertainment
financier Netherlands Filmfund, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, stimulation fund for mourning
ANNA IST (feature) - in production
Anna, a 28-year-old severely obese woman, still lives with her dominant mother. When she is fired because of her body size, her mother decides to intervene in an unorthodox manner. How does Ann separate herself from her mother so she can go on with her life without this oppressive baggage?
written and to be directed by Rosanne Pel
participated Torino Script Lab 2020
financier Netherlands Film Fund
NESJOMME (documentary) - in production
Nesjomme (Jewish Soul) brings to life the pre-war Jewish community in Amsterdam, inspired by testimonies, depicted by archival material and told from the perspective of the city itself.
to be directed by Sandra Beerends
co-producer NTR
financier Netherlands Film Fund, Netherlands Production Incentive, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, Prins Bernard Cultuur Fonds, NPO fonds
DOWN IN THE DUMPS (short animation) - in production
When perfectionistic Cinelli’s shell is stolen by her jealous neighbour Peri, she tumbles into depression. While Peri finds out how suffocating Cinelli’s life is, Cinelli realises she is more than just her shell.
to be written by Britt Snel
to be directed by Vera van Wolferen
financier Netherlands Film Fund, Creative Industry Fund, Voordekunst
SUMMER SOUVENIR - in production
Spontaneous and full of life, Katja enjoys a brash surfing holiday where she discovers love and sexuality, until she ends up in an unexpected situation while paragliding and a dark shadow falls over her summer.
written and to be directed by Louka Hoogendijk
financier Amsterdam fonds voor de Kunst, Amarte Fonds
LOVE ME LOVE ME NOT - in production
When the best friend of the charming and always funny erotica poet INES (27) moves in with her boyfriend, Ines' life gets disrupted and she is confronted with a childhood trauma that she thought had been hidden away a long time ago.
written and to be directed by Leila Sahir
coproduced by NTR
financier CoBo
HOUSE TRAP - in production
When a mouse takes of with the last piece of the puzzle, the members of an estranged family are brought together for a cat-and-mouse game full of unexpected twists.
written and to be directed by George Hampshire
financier Nederlands Filmfonds
FAMILY TREE - in pre-production
When Freya has a special encounter with 7-year-old Lisa, she suddenly sees her difficult relationship with her depressed mother in a completely different light.
written and to be directed by Shanice Kamminga
financier Nederlands Filmfonds
FOR THE WIN - in production
Determined to be discovered by his dream professional club, hot-headed football talent Jason joins a team of four quirky players to win an indoor football tournament. The friendships that arise make him realize that winning both on and off the field only works if he works together.
written by Wander Theunis, Lance Hossein Tangestani en Momo Samwel
to be directed by Lance Hossein Tangestani
NEW LOOK FOR LION - pre-production
Lion is invited to a party. To look his best, he decides to get a special haircut for his gigantic mane. But this turns out to be quite a difficult task.
written and to be directed by Ana Chubinidze
majority producer Volimage & Pocket Studio
financier Netherlands Film Fund, CNC, Georgian National Film Centre
THE JACKET (documentary) - in post production
Jamal (50), a Palestinian refugee, lives with his family in the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut, where he makes political theatre. With a group of friends, he is working on a play about an old coat that symbolizes Palestinian identity. But the night before the premiere, Jamal forgets the theater prop on a bus. He embarks on a quest through the streets of Beirut and is confronted by a city in extreme change. The crises and protests that follow each other leave deep traces.
written and directed by Mathijs Pope
majority producer Mirage Films
financier Flemisch Audiovisual Fund, Belgium Tax Shelter, Netherlands Film Fund