// EVENTS 2020
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SUMMER CAMPS
During your well-deserved summer break Shortcutz provides an online space to get together for some cool challenges, sparking excitement for (short) film related creativity!
Choose from two different camps, hosted by inspiring film professionals.
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Free Weekly Sessions
UPDATE OCTOBER 14TH:
Dear Shortcutterz,
We are really, really sad to inform you that all weekly sessions for the rest of the season are now cancelled.
Due to the new Covid-19 restrictions, our venue De Kring must close for at least one month.
The remainder of the season’s programme will be online. Stay tuned for updates!
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MOVIE TALKZ
MOVIE TALKZ is a series of informal live online interviews hosted by Shortcutz Network, where We help burgeoning filmmakers “shortcut” in connecting with the most exciting and insightful international film professionals.
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Watch Short Films Online
SHORTCUTZ AMSTERDAM HAS compiled a SELECtion OF SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE SHORT FILMS ONLINE FROM OUR OFFICIAL SELECTION, ALL TOTALLY BINGE-WORTHY. Click on the Image below to access the page.
PAST EVENTS
New MOVIE TALKZ coming up!! Tuesday we'll have actor JOAQUIM DE ALMEIDA as our guest. During his long career, with more than 90 films, he has worked with directors such as Robert Rodriguez or Steven Soderberg, and acted alongside actors such as Harrison Ford, Samuel L. Jackson, Gene Hackman, Kim Basinger, Antonio Banderas, Benicio del Toro and Kiefer Sutherland, among many others. His credit list includes movies such as 'Desperado', 'The Hitman’s Bodyguard', 'Clear and Present Danger', and series such as '24', 'Queen of the South', 'C.S.I.: Miami', and so many more. Currently, you can find him in the new Netflix series, 'Warrior Nun'. Get ready! :)
MOVIE TALKZ is hosted by Shortcutz Network in partnership with The Student Hotel and Adriatic Film Festival.
We are digging up all the Production Design charm and tricks with no other than ANNE SEIBEL!! The French production designer Anne Siebel has worked with directors such as Sofia Coppola ‘Marie Antoinette', Steven Spielberg ‘Munich', Clint Eastwood ‘Hereafter’, Serge Gainsbourg 'Stan The Flasher’, M. Night Shyamalan 'The Happening', Ralph Fiennes 'The White Crow’, Randall Wallace 'The man in the Iron Mask', Tony Scott 'Spy Game’ and so many more. Anne was nominated for an Oscar for her work in Midnight in Paris by Woody Allen and she’s even participated in series such as 'The Sopranos', 'Sex and the City’, and 'Rosemary’s Baby’ (by Agnieska Holland). What a track record! <3
Anne’s newest project is the series, ’The Eddy’ by Oscar-winner Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash), which premiered May 8th on Netflix.
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We are beyond excited to share that this Monday, May 12th - 1 pm (CET) we will be welcoming international superstar ALICIA VIKANDER as Shortcutz Network's special guest. With an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, two Golden Globes nominations, and three BAFTA nominations to her name, Alicia is one of the most talented and exciting actresses working today.
From her remarkable portrait of Gerda, a woman whose husband undergoes gender reassignment in ‘The Danish Girl’, to her captivating performance as robot Ava in ‘Ex Machina’, Alicia brings subtly, dedication and charm to every role. Not only that, but she has also proved her ability to totally kick ass in her performance as Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’, a role she will be reprising in 2021’s sequel. We can’t wait to hear more from this rockstar!
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We’re delighted to announce that on Tuesday, May 11th - 1 pm (CET), Shortcutz Network will be joined by world-renowned actor MICHAEL FASSBENDER.
Michael is captivating and powerful in every role, whether exploring male sexuality as Brandon in Steve McQueen’s ‘Shame‘, keeping us on the edge of our seats in Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’ or showing his blockbuster credentials as Magneto in ‘X-Men’. This is a man that never fails to deliver.
With two Academy Award nominations, as well as three for Golden Globe and four for BAFTA, Michael Fassbender is a true superstar. This is an event not to be missed!
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We are hosting our third Movie Talkz to keep you entertained while you’re at home. Let's get together (virtually!) and talk about cinema. Stay Curious 🌈! This session is co-hosted by THE STUDENT HOTEL and Shortcutz Covilhã.
We can’t wait to welcome our special guest, producer GARETH WILEY. Gareth has been producing films for the past 18 years. ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ and ‘Match Point’ are just some of the iconic movies in his credit list, which includes four films directed by Woody Allen. Let’s learn more about Gareth’s career, his movies, and find out some cool tips on producing films.
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New times, new solutions! We are hosting our second online movie night to keep you entertained while you are at home. Let's get together (virtually!) to see some "binge-watch worthy" short movies, followed by a special Q&A with some directors. Stay Curious 🌈!
For our second edition, Animator/Rockstar HISKO HULSING will be our special guest.
We will watch his short Film JUNKYARD and address his career that includes: ‘KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK’ directed by Brett Morgen. He is currently directing the Amazon Prime’s hit series ‘UNDONE’, with Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) and Roza Salazar (Bird Box, Alita: Battle Angel). ‘Undone’ was the Rotten Tomato winner for Best Animation Series 2019 and it was considered one of the Top Ten Shows of 2019 by Time Magazine, The New York Times and Vanity Fair.
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New times, new solutions! We are hosting our first online movie night to keep you entertained while you are at home. Let's get together (virtually!) to see some "binge-watch worthy" short movies, followed by a special Q&A with some directors. Stay Curious 🌈!
[Click on the session’s poster to know how to join us]
[CANCELED] MEES PEIJNENBURG is having a great year so far. He has been considered one of the most promising film talent in the Netherlands and he just released his first feature film: PARADISE DRIFTERS. PARADISE DRIFTERS had its national premiere at IFFR and the international premiere at the lastest Berlinale. It has been collecting much love from the international and national press and you can watch it on cinemas across the country from the 2nd of April 2020.
In our official selection, you can watch and meet the teams of DEAD OF HONOUR directed by Ayla van Kessel (in première this session) and SECOND FLOOR directed by Dymphie Huijssen.
WE ARE BACK! On March 10th we will kickstart the Shortcutz Amsterdam’s season 2020! We are honoured to have, as our opening guest, CHRIS MACK, Director, Creative Talent Investment & Development for Netflix International Originals. Everything you always wanted to ask Netflix, you can ask Chris at our #223 session. We’ve heard Netflix wants to put the spotlight on new talent and of course, we want to hear all about it. So many questions!
In our official selection, you can watch and meet the teams of CUCKOO! directed by Jörgen Scholtens and EXODUS directed by Guido F.G. Jeurissen.
We have some extra good ‘newz’ ready for you, CHRIS MACK has also joined our jury team for 2020!
PS: We miss you guys.
It’s a yearly tradition! On February 10th, we will present all the awarded films of the last edition of the Shortcutz Amsterdam Annual Awards at DUTCH DIRECTORS GUILD!
Films included in the programme: SCHOOL'S OUT, CROWS NEST, AT FIRST SIGHT, TRIBE OF GHOSTS, NOBU and ORBIT.
After the screening, there will be a Q&A conducted by DDG’s president MAARTEN TREURNIET and ALEXA RODRIGUES (Shortcutz Amsterdam) with Jamille van Wijngaarden (School's Out), Flynn von Kleist (Crows Nest), Sjaak Rood (At First Sight), Almicheal Fraay (Tribe of Ghosts) and Sarah Blok, Lisa Konno (Nobu).
The entrance is FREE, but do not forget to register HERE before the session.
TRIBE OF GHOSTS by Almicheal Fraay, our Winner for Best Documentary at the 7th Shortcutz Amsterdam Annual Awards, is the guest short film at SHORTCUTZ LISBOA.