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
Please RSVP Before JANUARY 16
Dress code: festive
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.
More than just handing out prizes, we invite top industry voices to share a bit of wisdom with the next generation—so everyone leaves feeling like a winner.
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 visuals 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.