Family Affair Films is a female-led production company committed to creating authentic stories that bring fresh perspectives and resonate with audiences worldwide

Our credits include Steve McQueen’s documentary OCCUPIED CITY (2023), which premiered in the official selection of Cannes. The film had its Dutch premiere during the 26th edition of IDFA. Another standout documentary, Bianca Stigter’s THREE MINUTES – A LENGTHENING (2021), premiered in Venice and was selected for Toronto, Telluride, IDFA, and Sundance.

Our slate also features acclaimed titles such as Urszula Antoniak’s SPLENDID ISOLATION (IFFR 2022), Guido van Driel’s BLOODY MARIE (IFFR 2019), Rosanne Pel’s LIGHT AS FEATHERS (Toronto 2018), and Urszula Antoniak’s BEYOND WORDS (Toronto & San Sebastián 2017).

In 2023, Guido van Driel’s WHEN WE LOST FROM THE GERMANS and Joren Molter’s debut feature ZOMERVACHT premiered in Dutch cinemas, with ZOMERVACHT closing the Netherlands Film Festival.

Laura Hermanides’ debut feature WHITE FLASH opened the Netherlands Film Festival 2024 and will had its international premiere at the GOA International Film Festival. Jeroen Houben’s TORCH SONG, winner of the KNF Press Critics Award, was released in the Netherlands in early 2025.

Sandra Beerends documentary NESJOMME premiered at IDFA and received a Crystal Status after its release in Dutch cinemas in January 2025. Vera van Wolferen’s short DOWN IN THE DUMPS received a Special Mention at the 2025 Berlinale, where it was selected for Generation K.