Get ready to watch two exceptional short films straight from our official selection! Each film will be followed by an exclusive interview with the talented teams behind them.
June 4: We are honoured to introduce Christopher Mack, director of Grow Creative at Netflix EMEA, as our special guest! Christopher's illustrious career in the entertainment industry includes his role as Senior Vice President of Scripted Content for Stage 13 (Warner Bros), where he oversaw original scripted series across multiple genres, including the Emmy-nominated Netflix series Special andIt'ss Bruno. Previously, he led the Warner Bros. Workshop, fostering the careers of nearly 150 writers and directors who are now pivotal voices in television. His extensive background also covers roles at Warner Bros. Current Programs, working on hits like Two and a Half Men and Smallville, and writing for acclaimed dramas such as ER and The Practice. Starting his career at NBC Studios, Chris played a key role in the success of shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Join us to hear insights from a true visionary in television and drama.
Check out the cool short films and teams you can watch/meet this session:
Emma Branderhorst | Live-Action | 19'00''
Kees (17) is taking her first steps towards adulthood and has decided to take a language course in Marseille. She is impulsive and eager for adventure. But actually, the biggest reason for going so far from home is her mother. Their relationship is suffocating her; she wants to escape and make her own choices. But she still needs her mother, Lois, to take her to the south of France. During their "last" trip together, they try to enjoy themselves, but unspoken irritations and the approaching goodbye fill the air. Kees can't wait to begin her adventure while Lois struggles with their changing relationship. A film about learning to let go and the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship.
Dunya Zita | Documentary | 11'11''
Spoken and written language is one of the most important means of communication, but how do you connect when a shared language is missing? Dunya Zita went to visit her family in Morocco to explore this topic and engaged in conversations with her close family members, both in Morocco and the Netherlands. The documentary is narrated with a poetic approach, bringing together anekdotes of family members, and thoughts and observations of her own.
