Amsterdam Film School Open Days Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September Program Friday, September 19 At 1:15 PM, the doors of the Amsterdam Film School will open for the start of the open day. On Friday, September 19, Ruurd M. Fenenga, who has worked with Shakira and on "Twin Peaks," among others, will give a trial lesson. Ruurd has worked on over 30 feature films in Los Angeles and specializes in lighting and negative fill. Ruurd's trial lesson will last approximately one hour, followed by a short 15-minute break. At 14:45, Emjay Rechsteiner and Amy Babtist will tell you all about our curriculum, the teachers we work with, and the equipment and software used at the school. Drinks will be ready from 15:30, where you can ask questions and meet the school's management while enjoying a drink. In collaboration with the 48 Hour Cinekid project, there is also a short interactive screenwriting workshop on this day, led by Peter Barlage. You are cordially invited to participate in this workshop as well. The start time is 18:00. Program Saturday, September 20 On Saturday, September 20, the doors open at 3:00 PM, and we will start with a trial lesson by screenwriter Sytske Kok. Using a few film examples, she will explain the basic principles of screenwriting. The workshop lasts approximately one hour. Afterwards, there will be a 15-minute break. After the workshop, Emjay Rechsteiner and Amy Babtist will provide attendees with detailed information about the Amsterdam Film School's curriculum, our teachers, and the equipment we work with. This will be followed by drinks, where you can ask questions and meet the school's management. Are you planning to visit one of our open days? If so, please send an email to [email protected] in advance. Yours sincerely, The Amsterdam Film School Team Address: Amsterdam Film School Herengracht 425 1017 BR Amsterdam

Through this workshop, we would like to discover new acting talent for a drama series we will be filming next year. We value an educational and intensive workshop more than a short audition. We get to know each other much better when we work hard for a day. The workshop is intended for all actresses and actors who want to expand their knowledge of film. Experience with film or television is not required, but acting must be your passion. We work with existing scenes and improvisation. At the end of the day, we make a short film together, also through improvisation. We assume a shooting day, so we have lunch together on set and there is a 'wrap' at the end of the day. Fedde Hoekstra has been active in the Dutch film world for more than 25 years. Since 1987, he has worked on films such as Spijkerhoek, De hel van '63, DEAL, De boule de boule, and Snuf de hond. As a filmmaker, Fedde is active as a director, actor, and screenwriter. He also produces his own films. Thanks to these diverse perspectives, he is able to provide a complete picture of what is required of actors on a film set. Workshop participants are automatically included in our casting database and are being considered for a role in the series. Date: October 4, 2014 Times: 09:30 - 18:00 Number of participants: max. 8 people. Minimum age: 16 years. Location: BackBone, Groningen. Cost: € 225 (incl. VAT) Price includes food and drinks. Register via [email protected]

Online lesson series: camera acting techniques. Part 1 In this video, you meet your teacher and receive your first practical assignment. Part 2 This video is about the importance of good concentration and a strong start. Tips you can use for every audition, but also as a point of attention during every recording. A good start is half the battle. Part 3 Online lesson series: camera acting techniques. In this video, you will learn more about the camera frames. Acting tips regarding movement possibilities within the camera shot. Do you want to learn acting? Here are the first tips to get you started! More info www.tvcollege.nl

On Monday, September 29, 2014, it is time again for the annual NBF networking drinks during the Netherlands Film Festival, featuring pitches by students from the Film Academy! At 6:00 PM, a selection of the 2015 graduating class of the Netherlands Film Academy will present their graduation projects to a larger audience for the first time. A selection committee, consisting of Anton Scholten (Chairman of the NBF), Robin Logjes (RTL Nederland), Sander Verdonk (CTM Pictures), and Mercedes Stalenhoef (documentary director), selected six projects from all the graduation plans during a pitch session. The filmmakers will give a short pitch at the networking reception and will have the opportunity to call for support for their projects. From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the NBF networking reception will focus on these presentations, where new contacts can be made and old ones renewed while enjoying a drink. Access to the networking reception is upon presentation of the invitation. Following the networking reception, the NBF is organizing an internationally oriented seminar on 4K at the same location. More information about the program and registration for this part of the program will follow later this week in a separate invitation. What: Festival edition NBF networking drinks When: Monday, September 29, 2014 from 17:00 – 19:00 (pitches at 18:00, followed by a 4K seminar at 20:30) For whom: all members and associates of the NBF Where: Ballroom of the Winkel van Sinkel, Oudegracht 158, Utrecht Cost: free upon presentation of the invitation (click here to download it) Program 17:00 – 18:00 Arrival and drinks 18:00 – 19:00 Pitches 2015 Class of the Film Academy For more information, please contact the NBF office at [email protected] or 020-6646588.

deepeei film productions is looking for a new roommate Which creative professional or company will enrich our studio in Amsterdam West, on the border with Oud-Zuid? Due to its location, this space is ideally accessible—easily by public transport, bike, or car—and without exorbitant costs. We are looking for companies to complement us and share the space with. We are thinking of motion designers, animators, graphic designers, communication strategists, or website builders. A creative advertising agency is currently already located with us. The space can also potentially be shared with others. We are located in studio OH3 on the top (2nd) floor; this is our beautiful, spacious creative workspace. It is easily accessible as we are situated right next to the A10 ring road and the metro (Heemstedestraat station). Several creative, internationally operating companies are housed in OH3, with a nice coffee bar on the ground floor serving great sandwiches and coffee. In our 160m² studio, a self-contained 20m² unit is available for rent. We are looking for creative tenants for this. deepeei film productions is a film production company focused on making documentaries that inspire and motivate. We produce high-quality television programs for both public and commercial broadcasters. Additionally, we make short corporate films for semi-governmental organizations and NGOs. More about us at www.deepeei.com. We view this as a unique opportunity to not only share the space but also to establish a regular collaboration. That is why we are also curious to know what you have been up to. How much does it cost? 422.86 Euro excl. VAT What do you get? - Lockable self-contained workspace of 20m2, secured with an alarm - Use of internet. (fiber optic) - Use of common area (Kitchen, dining table, toilet) - Meeting room in consultation - Cleaning of the common area. Are you interested? Come and take a look to see if you could see your desk here. Please respond via [email protected] or 020-7077343. Ask for Brechtje or call mobile 06-13714720

NTR, the Netherlands Film Fund, the Media Fund, and CoBO are organizing KORT! for the 15th time. New and established directors and screenwriters from the Netherlands and Flanders are given the opportunity to make short fiction films. KORT! consists of ten short fiction films between 5 and 10 minutes in length, for which a budget of up to €73,500 per film is available. Animation film projects can also participate in KORT! These receive a longer production period (of up to 18 months). KORT! is part of the Delta Plan Talent. Participate An application can only be submitted by an experienced producer established in the Netherlands. Each producer may submit a maximum of three projects. A director is eligible for a maximum of one production grant. In addition to relevant education, directors are required to have at least one completed (short) fiction film to their name. Directors who have already made a KORT! three times may reapply five years after their last participation. Selection The selection is based on written screenplays. Preference is given to screenplays with Dutch dialogue and narrative films with a contemporary subject for a mature audience. Emphasis is placed on the cinematic potential of the screenplay and the creativity and boldness of the filmmaker(s). A directorial vision is required. More info at: http://kort.ntr.nl

In De Proeftuin, the finest film plans blossom. Scripts are refined and golden film ideas emerge with the help of feedback from other filmmakers and script editors. On Monday, September 29, the Netherlands Film Festival is organizing Talent Day, with De Proeftuin in the morning. Many filmmakers have laid the foundation for their short film, One Night Stand, or feature film in previous Proeftuinen. --- REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 12 --- Who can sign up? ...makers who have just finished their education or have been finished for a few years, ...self-made makers who are working hard to make a name for themselves with, for example, a 48-hour, ...and who want to realize a film plan themselves or become involved in a plan, ...or who want to expand their network, ...screenwriters and directors of fiction projects, and a few places for aspiring producers. ...documentary filmmakers with a plan can also sign up for a 'docu-table'. There is room for 20 film plans to discuss, and 20 filmmakers without a plan. What do you need to submit? 1. Your film plan, maximum 2 text pages (PDF). All participants must be able to prepare the plans properly. If you really want to show the script of your short film or mood board, you can send it along. However, it will not be discussed. 2. Current CV (PDF) 3. Brief explanation of who or what you are looking for (PDF) Send everything in one email to [email protected] before September 12, 17:00. Selection After registration, a selection process takes place to ensure that every table has interesting conversation partners for everyone. You will hear on September 19 whether you have been selected. You only have to pay if you are selected! You will then receive access to the page with all projects so that you can prepare. How much does it cost? Participation in the Pilot Project and the networking lunch costs €35. For the other parts of the Talent Day, you can order tickets from the Netherlands Film Festival.

Have you always dreamed of standing on the red carpet and interviewing Dutch film stars? You can! Social video app Snipper is teaming up with the Netherlands Film Festival (NFF) to find the NFF Snipper Reporter of 2014. Anyone can participate by creating a 1-minute video using the Snipper app to demonstrate what it takes to become the new NFF Snipper Reporter. During the festival, the winner will interview stars on the red carpet, gain access to premieres and talk shows, and get a glimpse of the Golden Calf awards ceremony and the Gala filled with famous actors and actresses. In this role, the NFF Snipper Reporter will be the social media face of the festival. Want to join? - Use the Snipper app to make a video of max. 1 minute showing that you should become the NFF Snipper Reporter of 2014. Do you possess the necessary interview skills and do you know enough about Dutch film to ask the stars interesting questions? Convince us and enter! - Share your video before September 15 with #nffsnipperreporter via the Snipper app. On September 19, the three best reporters will compete for first place during the press day for BLOEDLINK (the opening film of the NFF). They will each have 1 minute to interview lead actor Tygo Gernandt, after which the winner will be announced. All Snipper entries for the campaign and all videos made by the public during the festival are collected on the NFF Snipperwall, filmfestival.nl/nffsnipperreporter. The winner's videos will receive a prominent place within the festival coverage and will be shown online and at festival locations.