Last year the Shadow Festival was declared dead, but since then there has been a small revival in a squat. Mainly old, well-known films are being screened. The Shadow Festival was founded 10 years ago by film lecturer Stefan Majakowski out of dissatisfaction with the 'commercial' and large-scale IDFA. Following criticism of his policies and the unorthodox treatment of staff, funding was discontinued in 2009. (see article by former staff member: http://fedorsendak.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/in-memoriam-shadow-festival-1999-2009/ ) A new start The Shadow Festival is going ahead after all, without subsidies, in the Schijnheilig squat. The organization was hastily put together on an ad hoc basis; the first contact between Shadow and the Schijnheilig squat was established a week before the first film was screened, and five days before the start, the center was still threatened with eviction. Schijnheilig handled the entire organization for this edition; Stefan Majakowski was only involved in the programming. "Although the festival features films whose existence was already known, it did manage to put together a program in a week and have a screening room open for seven days where people can watch beautiful documentaries on the big screen with free admission," said one of the organizers. The films are introduced and there are long post-screening discussions, as we have come to expect from previous editions. ======= SHADOW FESTIVAL PROGRAMME Admission is always free. The program always starts at 20:30. Click on the date for more information about the films of that day. Friday, November 19 Such is my karma G.Pacek, 28 min, Poland. August, a moment before the Eruption Avi Mograbi, 72 min, Israel. Monday, November 22 Videograms of a Revolution Andrei Ujica and Harun Farocki, 100 min, Germany. Tuesday, November 23 Underneath the Skin Michael Noer, 24 min. Working for the Enemy Sean McAlisterer, 60 min, UK. Thursday, November 25 Axis of Evil P.Lievre, 6 min. Recruit Rosenberg Blecker & Klein, 22 min, USA. The Minders Sean McAlster, 50 min, UK . Friday, November 26 Surrey Girls Chloe Ruthven, 13 min, UK . Such a nice boy I gave birth to Marcin Koszalka, 25 min. World Star Natasa von Kopp, 52 min. Saturday, November 27 Avenger but one of my two eyes Avi Mograbi, 100 min, Israel . ======= Article about previous controversy surrounding Director Stefan Majakowski's policy: http://fedorsendak.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/in-memoriam-shadow-festival-1999-2009/ Link to Schijnheilig website (the entire festival program) http://www.schijnheilig.org/2010/11/21/programma-shadow-festival-2010/

For De Oversteek (a program by various film funds together with the public broadcaster), a program for directors about to make their first feature film, I am looking for a screenplay with humane and multifaceted characters and a compelling topical theme. Which writer still has a script lying on their desk that is completed or nearly finished? Please contact Jaap Mees. For an impression of my work, see www.free-spirits-film.eu The deadline is already on January 24. [email protected]

The Dutch-Paraguayan co-production Novena by director Enrique Collar has received an award for Best Latin American Film at the Mar del Plata festival. This distinction was awarded by SICA, the Argentine Film Industry Association. Novena, the second feature film by Paraguayan director Enrique Collar, had its world premiere at this festival. Collar, who is by profession a painter of large realistic canvases, lives and works in Rotterdam. For NOVENA, Collar returned to his native village in rural Paraguay to film the people he has been painting for 15 years. In a story based on true events, the villagers play themselves or their neighbors. The film was co-produced by Rotterdam producer André Schreuders (AS Film), who was in Cannes earlier this year with the short film Licht. Collar and Schreuders made NOVENA with a budget of 17,000, or about 5% of what is still considered a low-budget film in the Netherlands. The Dutch contribution came from the Thuiskopiefonds. This makes Novena the last production to be realized with a contribution from this fund. The fund was dissolved three years ago. The film is expected to be screened in the Netherlands in January during the International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Dear Mr./Ms., Are you looking for an enthusiastic professional photographer? I have my own studio and equipment at my disposal. Sharon kreischer photography specializes in stills, lifestyle/people and food. If you are interested, please contact us without obligation and form your own opinion; photography always starts with a conversation. Yours sincerely, Sharon Kreischer

2 teenagers who do not know each other are taken captive by a psychopath, and wake up in a classroom with nothing but a table with a chessboard on it, 2 chairs, and a TV. They have to play chess against each other, but with every chess object that a Of the 2 teenagers, one loses, an innocent person is murdered who has been taken prisoner. and there is a time limit attached to it from 20:00 to 00:00. It quickly becomes clear that they are not unknown persons, for whom the Two teenagers are playing, but not their own beloved family and friends. And an outside police officer, who is friends with one of the victims, begins to realize that something is seriously wrong and thinks that the suspected criminal they are tracking at the station has something to do with it. A spectacle of action thriller and drama. What you need for this low-budget film: 2 teenagers playing chess. 1 man of about 30 to 40 years old who plays the psychopath a classroom, with an interactive whiteboard and/or TV. a chessboard, table, 2 chairs. A 32 people, 16 for each of the 2 teenagers. someone who wants to play the police officer. maybe for a few scenes, a police station where you are allowed to film briefly, No special effects are needed for the film. IT IS NOT A HORROR FILM, but an ACTION, THRILLER, and DRAMA FILM. And the film IS IN ENGLISH, SO NOT IN DUTCH This is not the complete summary, and the script is not included either. Because that way, people can't completely steal my idea. I wrote this to see who might be interested, and to see if I have some writing talent, and, if someone might want to use my story, to see if I also have some acting experience, by seeing if I could play the role of one of the two teenagers (not really important, but also, if it happened, to give the role of the other teenager to my stepbrother). The film is very suitable for low-budget audiences, students, and real filmmakers, If you want more info, send me a message.

The new British thriller The Stone, the first feature film by award-winning English documentary filmmaker Philip Gardiner, will premiere at the 6th ECU International Independent Film Festival in Paris in April 2011. It is the first in a tour of numerous international festivals before the film is released on DVD in the US and Great Britain by Warner Brothers. Production company Reality Films has announced that a television deal for the film has also been secured in the United States and that negotiations are underway with a number of European stations. The film features the acting debut of Dutch singer Corjan, who also wrote the title song for the film. http://www.thestonefilm.com http://www.corjan.net

On Monday, November 29, the last Film and TV (NBF) Network Drinks of the year will take place at LAB111. The evening is intended for everyone working in the film and/or television sector, so be sure to come along this time (again) to meet new people from the industry or simply to enjoy a drink. For members, the first drink is on the house. At this networking event, NBF honorary member Ot Louw will launch the new website 'Filmwoordenboek'. After two printed versions (1987 and 1989) of the film dictionary Beeldspraak, a third version appeared on the internet in 2003. Unfortunately, this site did not function optimally, but the knowledge and time were lacking to actually make improvements. Last summer, managing editor Ot Louw and his son Erik decided to take action, resulting in a completely revamped website. Dinner deal The LAB111 restaurant will also be providing an attractive dinner deal for this Network Drinks: for €17.50, you get a surprise main course and dessert! You can sign up for the dinner deal at the NBF office via [email protected] or 020-6646588. Dinner will be served at 19:00, so please be on time if you have registered. Pitches You can register for the pitch program again for this edition. It is possible to deliver a short 3-minute pitch in which you can present yourself, a new project, or another interesting topic to the attendees in words and images. To register, contact the NBF office via [email protected] or 020-6646588, and submit your visual material on DVD or USB stick on the evening itself. The program for the evening: 17:30 - 19:00 Walk-in and drinks at the bar 19:00 - 20:00 joint dinner 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM pitches in the chapel 20:30 - … … … drinks at the bar What: Networking Drinks for Film and TV (NBF) When: Monday, November 29, 2010, doors open at 17:30 Where: LAB111, Arie Biemondstraat 111, Amsterdam-West We hope to welcome you all on the 29th!

The Brandfighters Masterclass is designed to help young film talents take the next step. In this interactive workshop, Tools for Talent, speakers Philippe Vië (www.camalot.nl), Roland Mylanus, and Laurens Orij (http://www.crabsalad.nl) share their specialties in the film world. Camera techniques, post-production, and the art department are covered in detail: everything to make your video skills even sharper. Check out the website and sign up!