Ton van Zantvoort

CUSTOMER JOURNEY - exposes the integration process

The documentary KLANTREIS offers a revealing look behind the scenes of the Dutch civic integration process. Award-winning filmmaker Ton van Zantvoort (of SCHAPENHELD, among others) was granted unprecedented access to daily practices within municipalities, language institutions, and in the homes of newcomers. The film premieres on March 21 at Movies that Matter and will be showing nationwide in nearly 40 cinemas starting April 23. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/newtonfilm/klantreistrailer In KLANTREIS, the viewer experiences the complexity of the Dutch systems as a direct witness. Without interviews or commentary, what normally remains hidden becomes visible. The impetus for the film was the Civic Integration Act 2021, under which municipalities became responsible for implementation. Van Zantvoort followed newcomers for two years through all the steps of their process and was also granted unique access to closed meetings of the municipality. The film shows the confusion of newcomers in a maze of rules where everything turns out to be 'important'. Van Zantvoort: “We have built a society that we ourselves barely understand anymore. How do you explain that to a newcomer?” Film as a starting point for national dialogue The documentary goes much further than just civic integration; the film touches upon societal themes such as housing, participation, and financial and social support. A nationwide tour of cinemas starts on April 23. To increase the impact, post-screening discussions will be organized with the audience, during which they will also go through their own interactive 'customer journey'. To enable a screening and dialogue in the local region, active interest from local parties is required. Municipalities, schools, housing associations, and social organizations are therefore encouraged to register without obligation via klantreisfilm.nl/#doe_mee. A screening in the local region can only be realized if there are sufficient registrations.

BREDA, NL

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New Noardic Wave

Open Call: NNW X IFA Academy

Are you a team consisting of a director, producer, and writer, among others? Do you have an idea for a (short) film, documentary, animation, or web series? But how do you give it substance? How do you develop a good film plan? What and who do you need, and where do you find the budget? During the NNW x IFA Academy from March 5–8, 2026, you will receive three days of inspiration and professional support to work on your film plan while simultaneously building your film network. Please note: There are only 5 spots available for projects, so act fast! Sign up here: https://us16.list-manage.com/survey?u=cfed57bc4bea8229766525381&id=4c303ac912&attribution=false What can you expect? - Invitation to the official opening of IFA on March 5 - Three-day development program with 5 selected projects (writers/producers/directors) - Watch short films from the Noordsterren and Kersvers selection together - Personal coaching for you and your project - Networking opportunities with leading parties from the film industry - Workshops by renowned directors and professionals: including Audience Design, Mirella Muroni, Muriel d'Ansembourg and others (full program will be announced in mid-February) Why participate: - Learn from experts in the field - Develop your project plan and improve your skills - Gain insight into storytelling, pitching, directorial vision, and more - Stand a chance for valuable connections and opportunities in the industry Costs - Cost: €125 (excl. VAT) per person. Registering as a team? Then you receive a discount for the second and third person; they pay only €100 (excl. VAT).* This includes lunch, drinks at the networking events, access to the industry program, and more (no overnight stay). As an NNW member, you get a 10% discount! Application deadline: - Deadline: Friday, February 22, 5:00 PM - Selection announcement: Friday, February 27 All info is also on our website: https://newnoardicwave.com/events/open-call-nnw-x-ifa-academy/

Leeuwarden, NL

Workshop
NL / EN
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