12th shortcutz Amsterdam annual awards

JANUARY 19, 2025 - EYE FILMMUSEUM

GALA: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM @ EYE 1
AFTER PARTY: 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM @ EYE CAFE
DRESS CODE: FESTIVE

WHAT?

Get ready for an exciting night—Shortcutz style!

On January 19th, 2025, we’re bringing the 12th Shortcutz Amsterdam Annual Awards to Eye. This is your chance to see the finest emerging Dutch filmmakers recognised for their incredible short films in categories like Best Film, Best Acting, Best Writing, Best Directing, and much more.

But there’s more to it than trophies and applause. Each year, we invite a few special guests—some of the biggest names in the industry—to share the wisdom they wish they’d had when they were starting out. Even if you don’t take home an award, you’ll leave feeling inspired and ready to tackle your next film project.

Who’s on our Jury Team? Legendary Jan Harlan (The Shining), Christopher Mack (Netflix International Originals), Elise Schaap (Ferry), Roel Reiné (Marvel’s Inhumans), Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia’s Line), Eddy Terstall (Simon), former Eye senior programmer René Wolf, and street artist Laser 3.14.

In memory of our late ambassador, Rutger Hauer, we’re honouring someone (or an institution) who, like Rutger, has made a significant impact on the next generation of Dutch filmmakers.

This year’s ceremony idents are all AI-generated by artist Rodger Werkhoven. He has spent decades at the forefront of merging art and technology. In 2022, he joined OpenAI to combat AI biases and collaborated on the groundbreaking Creative Reality Studio.

When the awards wrap up, stick around for the after-party at Eye Café. Everyone’s invited—so bring your dancing shoes, toast to the winners, and party like there’s no tomorrow.

Are you ready to celebrate the future of Dutch cinema? Grab your tickets now and join us on January 19th. We can’t wait to see you!

BUY TICKETS

(available from January 9)

AWARDS

In this ceremony, we will award:

Categories decided by the Shortcutz Amsterdam Jury Team:

Mr Zee Best Film
Mr Zee Best Director
Mr Zee Best Acting
Mr Zee Best Screenplay
Mr Zee Best Cinematography
Mr Zee Best Editing
Mr Zee Best Documentary
Mr Zee Best Animation
Mr Zee Best Experimental Film

Other Awards:

Mr Zee Best Soundtrack, decided by MiMM/Private Kitchen
Mr Zee International Audience Award, decided by the Audience.
Rutger Hauer Award

PRIZES

Mr Zee Best Film: is awarded €15,000 worth of services by FILMMORE and CAM-A-LOT, €7,500 each.
Mr Zee Best Director: is awarded €5,000 (cash prize) by VEVAM.
Mr Zee Best Screenplay: is awarded €1,000 (cash prize) by NETFLIX.
Mr Zee Best Cinematography: is awarded equipment rental worth € 2,500 by CAM-A-LOT.

During the ceremony, we will screen the winner of Mr Zee Best Film.

RUTGER HAUER AWARD

The RUTGER HAUER AWARD is awarded every year to a person who has been a role model for the new generation of filmmakers or an institution that has made an extraordinary effort to develop and promote new Dutch film talents.

The prize is a limited-edition photo of Rutger Hauer, made and signed by renowned photographer and film director Anton Corbijn.

This award went previously to film director Paul Verhoeven and to the project ‘Kort!’, a programme for new talent that has produced 200 short films in 20 years and Martin Koolhoven, Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) and producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Full Metal Jacket).