The Netherlands Film Festival (NFF) received a record number of 718 submissions this year, compared to 659 last year, and today announces the longlist for both the Golden Calf Competition and the NFF Debut Competition 2026. The selection for feature films and long documentaries is compiled by the selection committee of the Dutch Academy for Film in collaboration with the NFF, with ticket sales for competition films—which are often combined with a post-screening discussion with the filmmaker—available via filmfestival.nl from August 27. Selected series can largely be viewed via the Online Film Room, while the festival takes place in Utrecht from September 25 to October 2.