The Sundance Institute announced today that the screenplay for the film I dream in another language by Mexican writer Carlos Contreras is one of the four winners of the prestigious Sundance Global Filmmaking Award. The film will be directed by Ernesto Contreras (Párpados Azules (Blue Eyelids)) and produced by the Dutch company Revolver Media in co-production with the Mexican production company Agencia SHA. The screenplay was developed at the Binger Filmlab and the Sundance Screenwriters Lab with support from the Rotterdam Media Fund. The prizes were presented during the Sundance Film Festival, which is currently taking place in Park City, Utah. The four winning projects receive a cash prize of $10,000, participation in Sundance's Feature Film program, and support during the further development of the project. I Dream in Another Language tells the story of an ancient, indigenous language threatened with extinction because the last two speakers, formerly bosom friends, refuse to speak to each other after a huge argument. A Dutch linguist travels to Mexico to save the language and discovers the secret of the two friends. Director Ernesto Contreras was previously nominated for the Camera d'Or at the 60th Cannes Film Festival with his feature film Párpados Azules (Blue Eyelids). This film subsequently won the Special Jury Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and the Ariel Award for Best First Feature Film in Mexico. Raymond van der Kaaij, producer of the film: 'We are immensely proud and happy to have won the Sundance Global Filmmaking Award. The prize and the support from the Sundance Institute are of great value for the development of the project and the international visibility of the film. But we also see it as a boost for the new generation of Dutch producers with an international focus. Winning this prestigious award shows that there are ample opportunities to develop a non-Dutch-language film with international talent.'

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TUESDAYS STILL AVAILABLE! Wednesdays sold out, sorry. An 8 week workshop cycle for both advanced and beginner writers to stop thinking and start doing. Generate new work, revise old work, experiment with form and style and generally keep your writerly muscles fit. All in the great company of other like-minded writers. Non-native English writers welcome. When: 8 Tuesday evenings commencing Feb. 15, 19.00-21.30h Where: Binger Filmlab - Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 4-10 Who: Led by Matthew Curlewis How much: €267.75 (€225 course fee + €42.75 19%BTW) for registrations received before Feb. 5

On Saturday, February 5, 2011, cameraman Jaap Veldhoen will give the popular course: Camera Techniques - Specialization, at Studio Bromet. As a cameraman, you have a great responsibility. The footage you capture must not only be well-framed but also sharp and properly lit. It is therefore important that you know the camera and what to pay attention to while shooting. In one day, cameraman Jaap Veldhoen covers the basic principles of camerawork: aperture, shutter speed, color balance, focus, camera types... The course is a well-balanced combination of theoretical explanation and practical assignments. The day starts at 10:00 AM and ends around 5:00 PM. Lunch will be provided by Studio Bromet. Are you interested in participating? Please contact Jeannine Kooistra ([email protected] / 020-43 63 594). There are a maximum of 8 places available.

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We are renting out our house, the large white mansion in Winschoten, where filming is possible for a fee to be agreed upon. If interested, we can send you more photos and/or further specifications. Kind regards, M. van de Grind Tel: 06-53738976

URGENT REQUEST FOR MARKET DATA OF THE NETHERLANDS AV SECTOR Amsterdam, January 24, 2011 Dear valued customer, In late September 2010, we received a copy of the urgent letter to the Ministry signed by facilities and post-production companies and freelancers regarding the deteriorating climate for (post-)production in the Netherlands. The revenue of many companies is declining due to the influence of tax schemes and tax shelters in neighboring countries. This is partly because the absence of tax shelters and tax schemes for the audiovisual sector makes the Netherlands less attractive for international productions; and partly because Dutch productions are also increasingly (forced to) make use of tax shelters abroad. The high spending obligations associated with this contribute to (post-)production being outsourced to other countries more frequently. The Film Fund and the Dutch Association of Feature Film Producers are working on proposals to stimulate businesses and activity in the Dutch audiovisual sector with the aim of reversing the trend outlined above and strengthening the international competitive position of the Netherlands. To this end, it is of great importance to have sector-wide revenue growth, business activity, and employment. Therefore, we ask for your cooperation and request that you complete the short market survey on our website no later than Monday, January 31. Your data will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will not be publicly distributed. For more information, please contact Mr. Koji Nelissen of the Film Fund (020-5788460). We thank you in advance for your efforts, Kind regards, Doreen Boonekamp Director/Executive Director Netherlands Film Fund Jan Luykenstraat 2 1071 CM Amsterdam - NL Tel +31 (0)20 5707676 www.filmfonds.nl CLICK HERE http://www.filmfonds.nl/marktonderzoek_toeleveranciers_av_industrie

Experienced (>10 years) Cameraman seeks low-budget projects to gain more Steadicam experience. I am offering myself with Steadicam (Master) for a fee to improve myself and would like to use the material for my showreel. Please contact us for more information or to get acquainted. 06-25065452 Greeting, Justin Mutsaers