WINNER: OTHERLAND BY JAN PIETER TUINSTRA & KEREN LEVI

Runner-up: THE ISLAND BY GONZALO FRENANDEZ

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

EARTHLY POSSESSIONS

‘Simple, disturbing and Funny’ director Hany Abu-Assad (Omar, The Mountain Between Us)

FACE MY TRIBE

‘The people and the colours and way they present themselves in are fascinating. Cinematography also does justice to the captivating environment, it is as beautiful as it is in real life.’ actress Sigrid ten Napel (Penoza, Prins)

'How lovely those old souls’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

OTHERLAND

‘Great mixture of documentary and fiction.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

‘The story isn't forced but endorsed by the fictional elements.’ actress Sigrid ten Napel (Penoza, Prins)

'Say it by dancing, our oldest language.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

THE GOLDEN SHOWER RESORT

‘Very beautiful to watch.' producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

'Back to Flower power with the amazing technique.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

THE ISLAND

‘Mysterious without being arty farty.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

‘Poetic and daring.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

THINK OF SOMETHING BLUE

'Poetic in the prosaic epoch.’ director Hany Abu-Assad (Omar, The Mountain Between Us)

WINDOW TO THE WORLD

‘Regardless of the slightly exaggerated melodrama, this film depicts clearly the personal ambition of the photo-journalist to get a "great shot” - this ambition governs and everything else is forgotten when the opportunity is offered by chance. The later breakdown of the journalist when observing her personal ambition and hypocrisy is well portrayed - excellent acting and cinematography.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

WINNER: GIRL ON A MISSION BY HELEEN D'HAENS, EVA VAN BARNEVELD

Runner-up: ROBERT MIMS THE TEXAN BULL RIDER BY DOUG HANCOCK

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

HARD

"I admire the attempt (editing, sound) to get into the head of this heavy suffering character.” Marina Blok, Head of Drama ntr

GIRL ON A MISSION

"Miruna's central point of view makes it the story that I am far more interested in than the perspective of well-to-do people in a world full of opportunities. Her comments are what count and hell yes! what a police officer she will be!” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

"An honest and a heart warming portrait.” director Hany Abu-Assad (Omar, The Mountain Between Us)

"Very well done and convincing. This young girl is both gentle and street-wise, she knows what she wants and will clearly not follow the lifestyle of her loving mother. The filmmaker skilfully convinces the viewer that this friendly young girl’s dream with be fulfilled and that she’ll break out of the mould she was born in.” producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

“Beautiful and intimate portrayed docu about an amazing girl.” Marina Blok, Head of Drama ntr

“Great, convincing portrait. I really liked the rhythm of the film.” René Wolf, Head of Acquisitions and Senior Programmer at EYE

“I was blown away but this short film.” Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins)

NO ONE REALLY NO ONE LIKES THIS

"I think we are going to hear a lot from Simone Peelen, a promising talent.” director Hany Abu-Assad (Omar, The Mountain Between Us)

"No one? Flaws for sure, but have to admit I liked it.” René Wolf, Head of Acquisitions and Senior Programmer at EYE

ROBERT MIMS THE TEXAN BULL RIDER

“It's just a nice short to watch.” director Hany Abu-Assad (Omar, The Mountain Between Us)

"An alien world and interesting. Robert was born into a place that offered him few choices, but he found his calling: Riding bulls catapulted him into “meeting interesting people and seeing the world”. Well photographed!” producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

"A niche story shot in beautiful surroundings. Although I’m not familiar with the subject, the way it was told almost feels like it’s an old forgotten practice. Awesome grading by the way.” actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

UNCOULD

“The location, look and feel of the film all match with the slow, hypnotic build of the music. It all connects. I’m definitely feeling it.” actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

#YOLO4REAL

“Good choice for telling the story by short situations without dialogues. Achmed is a dying young man and at the same time Aiman Hassani let us feel the boy in him. Aiman Hassani stays far from redundancy of false emotions.” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

"Well shot.” producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

WINNER: SJAAK'S WIFE DIED, SO HE HAS TO SAY SOMETHING BY EVA M.C. ZANEN

Runner-up: BEI MIR BIST DU SCHÖN BY BOUWINE POOL

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

BEI MIR BIST DU SCHÖN

‘Deceitfully in its so-called simplicity. Wonderful story, great animation.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'Lighthearted and sweet story with wonderful designed and animated characters.’ Marina Blok, Head of Drama ntr

'Such a simple idea but so well executed and emotional.’ director Roel Reiné (Marvel’s Inhumans, Black Sails, Michiel de Ruyter)

‘The differences between generations is effectively captured in this animated short that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

'I love the image and the wisdom.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

DYING LIGHT

‘Excellent actress, great sound effects and altogether well executed.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

NIGHTSHADE

‘Plausible and touching story about the major loyalty of a son towards his father. I can't think of any other actors than Kubilay Sengul and Mustafa Duygulu in these roles.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'I felt as sorry for the boy being at the mercy of such a father as I felt for the plight of the refugees. Very well acted and executed.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

‘Very well made by the whole team!’ Marina Blok, Head of Drama ntr

'Cinematography outstanding, performances are great, great way of telling a story without telling the story, you see a moment of the story and only from the boys view, so you don’t need everything else, like Dunkirk, with that you feel what this kid is going through in his life and his relationship with his father and his place in the world, the new cinema: no story only a moment in time and emotion.’ director Roel Reiné (Marvel’s Inhumans, Black Sails, Michiel de Ruyter)

‘What it lacks in story it makes up in production; Great cinematography, great grading and lighting. Very well shot short film.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

'I chose it, but for me, it is not a short film. It is the beginning of a feature film.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

PIZZAMONSTER

‘Refreshing and witty story about the boy that does not succeed in keeping up with his girlfriends. Nice and dirty at the same time.'’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'Funny and cool, well-executed genre movie.’ director Roel Reiné (Marvel’s Inhumans, Black Sails, Michiel de Ruyter)

SEISMOS

‘What was once celebrated is now hated for its destructive results, shows that we can only connect the dots looking back.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

SJAAK'S WIFE DIED, SO HE HAS TO SAY SOMETHING

‘This is a real-life story, so well observed, never exaggerated and using humour to underpin a real and serious situation. Everybody plays along and hopes for the best…’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

'I agree with the words of Jan. And a charming actor as well.’ Marina Blok, Head of Drama ntr

‘Very nice way of dealing with such a delicate story in such a light-full way and with great humour, great writing and well-executed production.’ director Roel Reiné (Marvel’s Inhumans, Black Sails, Michiel de Ruyter)

'I like the script, the lovely actor and his SUPER dead wife looks very good.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

WINNER: BULLET TIME BY FRODO KUIPERS

Runner-up: HATE FOR SALE BY ANNA EIJSBOUTS 

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

BULLET TIME
“Funny, romantic, playing with heavy film stuff.” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
“Very witty.” producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)
“Very inventive and creative.” René Wolf, Head of Acquisitions and Senior Programmer at EYE
"Amazing hand-drawn animation style combined with an original story and fun story!” actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)
"What a lovely film, so funny and moving to the last frame. Well made.” actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

DEEP 
“Shows how rich imagination can be. Very strong combination of image and sound.” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
"Just incredibly wonderful. I had not read the story before watching this.” Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins)

HATE FOR SALE
“Voice, poem, animation: this is where different arts come together.” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

I CAN FLY
“It sums up beautifully a teenagers dream and nightmare. The hesitating girl who hardly believes that she dares is wonderful - so is his “Thank You”. This is true ART. There is no need to be realistic - "Romeo and Juliet" isn’t realistic either.” producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)
"Dreaming a beautiful death and wake-up in shock into real life. It moved me.” actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

LITTLE SHIT
“Love this little shit!” Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins)

MA’MAQUEEN
“A real achievement.” producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)
"Well made and a worthy treatment of the man/woman.” Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins)
"Beautifully directed. Loved the tram shot.” actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)
 

WINNER: SKOGAFOSS BY NIELS BOURGONJE

Runner-up: LABOR BY NILS VLEUGELS

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

EIN PROST
'Smoking and singing to death all together????? Funny.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

LABOR
'I look at a story everyone knows but yet seems to be an unimaginable one.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
‘Most men are not cut out to be a good father until they are 35 - a generalisation, I know, still I stand by it.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)
‘Well made, funny, honest, stylish.’ producer Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)
'Nice and funny to look at the male’s character frightened thoughts about the birth of his wife’s baby. In a way that looks he had nothing to do with it.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

PENSIONADO
‘Can't help laughing about such a sad story.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
‘It’s just so stupidly funny, captures the dry Dutch humor perfectly.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

SKOGAFOSS
‘Very well observed and totally true. The boy is a real “mensch” and the lovely, helpless girlfriend hangs in there with him.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)
‘Little big story about clashes between young and old, healthy and sick, couple in love and being lonesom, starting and endin in connecting with others. Actors do the right thing: not too much, not too little.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
‘Simple but very effective film.’ producer Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)
'Well done and well played by the male actor and his irritated mother.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

#TAGGED
'Too close for comfort - this is not only fantasy. Very well done.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)
‘Well made, though too moralistic to me. Better look for better friends, I would say.' producer Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)
 

WINNER: A MAN FALLS FROM THE SKY BY JAN VERDIJK & KURT PLATVOET

Runner-up: SWEET TOOTH BY NICO VAN DEN BRINK

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

A MAN FALLS FROM THE SKY

‘Laughing about it and yet so uncomfortable.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

‘Kurt Platvoet and Jan Verdijk’s idea of how to get their point across is impressive. Not only does the couple find out who they really are, but we all are reminded of our attitude to a problem created in part “by us”, the ever so clever Western World.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

‘Very fresh idea and execution. Loved the last bit of people falling from the sky.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

‘Great way to show the big picture, by the small story. Painfully funny.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)

CREDO

‘This movie is able to show a state of mind.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

CROSS THE BRIDGE

‘Just like the simple story, the joy of life in small things.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)

I AM FAMOUS

‘The trapping, proudness, and annoyance of being a pop culture icon.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

SALVATORE

‘Wonderful acting, great production design and a good bigger story behind it: let's pay respect to elderly people.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

‘Well directed, acted and some really beautiful shots at the end.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

SCRAMBLED

‘Very well made animation. Next time I miss the train, I’ll be looking.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)

‘Original, simple but so effective. great animation.’ head of drama ntr Marina Blok

‘Honorable mention: stunning animation.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

Very well made animation and I love the hidden message. A beautiful animation.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

SWEET TOOTH

‘5 minutes of suspense, 5 minutes on the tip of my chair.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

‘Great piece of suspense. The story has been built up very strong. It really scared me!’ head of drama ntr Marina Blok

‘Seeing a short that is not pretentious, to the point, and deliver, is a breath of fresh air. Sweet Tooth does just that And it’s scary! It also reminds me of David F. Sandberg’s short Lights Out. Let’s hope Sweet Tooth helps me maintain my sugar cravings.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

‘Very well done suspense in such a short time.’ actress Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia, The Lake House)

THE PAIN BODY

‘Honorable mention: It reminds me of the work of Terrence Malick.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

TURN IT AROUND

‘Wonderful young actors, great and courageous step to come out of the closet at that age, honest and truthful directed.’ head of drama ntr Marina Blok

WINNER: ROUTINE BY FOKKE MARS

Runner-up: SHORT BUT SWEET BY JUNAID CHUNDRIGAR

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

FEMME

‘Looking at Teun is a great pleasure! ‘ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

‘Well made, nice cast and edgy, although ofter done before.’ producer Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)

ROUTINE

‘Promising graduate student tells a story about what we recognise all (don't we?), but he manages in telling it in his own way, full of imagination.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'Beautiful ode to fantasy.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)

‘Out of the comfort-zone is where the magic happens.’ producer Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)

RUNI

‘Careful made portrait of letting go, although it’s a little indirect because he only speaks in voice over.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)

'I think the cinematography is really touching. Very well done.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

SHORT BUT SWEET

‘Joking on it's own storytelling and assignment. Taking advantage of what possibilities animation has.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

‘The title says it all. Fast, well made and very funny.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)

‘Short film, great fun.’ producer Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)

'Finally a Dutch animated short WITH VOICE ACTORS. Most Dutch animated shorts are without any voice acting (don’t know why). Love the graphics and design. It mocks its own narrative and makes fun of the fantasy/rpg clichés, all while staying entertaining. Good job.’  actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

THE IDEAL SON IN LAW

'The unexpected twist ending makes this film standout.’  actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

WINNER: BRIDGE BY NIELS BOURGONJE

Runner-up: GHOST BY ABIGAIL PRADE

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

GHOST

"Found it a calm and intimate portrayal of a teen finding her place in the world. Instead of telling us the story, the filmmaker lets us inside, as a voyeur of sorts.” actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

TOMMYTEEN18

"Have to commend the daring choice of the actor taking on the lead role (as his first onscreen credit).” actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

WINNER: TABOOK BY DARIO VAN VREE

Runner-up: AMUSE BY JONNE COVERS & IVO VAN AART

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

AMUSE
‘Perfect balance in location, choreography, camerawork and sound design. all working together on a theme.’ producer Marina Blok (ntr)

OSU
‘Perfect combination of voice and image. Little bit 'gelikt', but I don't mind that, taking notice of the few minutes this story is told in.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

‘Beautiful intriguing images make this story about overcoming addiction work.’ producer Marina Blok (ntr)

'Beautiful shots, combined with a powerful personal message.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

TABOOK
‘Full of jokes that never get boring.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

‘Witty and original.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

‘Very funny and I really loved the animation.’ street-artist Laser 3.14

‘Great story (and title:)) in short animation. Witty, well told and beautiful expressive animation.’ producer Marina Blok (ntr)

'A big amazing surprise.' Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins)

'Love it.’ actor Tygo Gernandt (Van God Los, Het Schnitzelparadijs)

TWO
'Love it.’ actor Tygo Gernandt (Van God Los, Het Schnitzelparadijs)

'I liked the way they managed on a micro budget to create a believable near future feel.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

TWO DOLLARS
'Really funny situational comedy. The group has a great dynamic.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

WE LOVE
'Although it's far from original to shoot in a confined space I liked it.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

WINNER: CHE! BY ELSBETH FRAANJE

Runner-up: VIGOR BY PHILIP BESAMUSCA

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

AUFSEHERIN
“Stuck with me. Small story. Big consequences.” director Eddy Terstall (Simon, Alberta)

CHE!
"This documentary respects Che as it should: a boy with all his difficulties, longings and jokes. I never feel the director's urge to control my opinion about Che.” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
“Bizarre and fascinating.” director Eddy Terstall (Simon, Alberta)
“Beautiful how Elsbeth managed to really get into Che’s world.” documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan) 
"I was very impressed by Che: the real monsters in his life are far scarier than the fake ones.
But he will manage to overcome them all. Hopefully.
The film has a nice pacing and Che is a great character.” Producer Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)

GOLDEN OLDIES
“Because of its richness in storytelling in only 3 minutes: choose the right one, not the one 'met de grote bek', enjoy life when you are young ánd when you are old. Changing times always feels good. Enough to think about ánd laugh about.” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
“I wish I had jukebox like that!” documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)

RUN FREE
“Well directed. Lot of story/drama in such a short film.” director Eddy Terstall (Simon, Alberta)
“Fun! Sort of ’70’s movie in WWII. Fucking and Dying in a short movie: always nice. Good acting. Nice shot on film.” Producer Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)

UNDERDOG
“Very original - we all have met pompous people like that — but not this woman on our side.” producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

VIGOR
“Great cinematography and music.” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
“Touching story, beautiful cinematography.” documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)

WINNER: I WAS ONLY 14 BY FROUKJE VAN WENGERDEN 

Runner-up: PARADE BY DIGNA VAN DER PUT

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

GIRAFFE

'I was instantly hit by an uncanny feeling that both the style of the interviews and the aim of the company to become profitable are hitting a raw nerve. The animal voices become far less silly if we hear this within the commercial noises blasted at us every day.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

'Funny, maybe not a great ending, but very well executed, camera. lighting, art direction, editing, directing, all very slick, flawless and high-end quality.’ director Roel Reiné (Black Sails, Michiel de Ruyter)

'This short created a smile on my face. Taking something familiar and making it unique. It shines in its production: economical, to the point and perfect in its execution.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)

I WAS ONLY 14

'Froukje van Wengerden tells the Putten Razzia history in such a way that history is never gone or to be denied. The choice for only showing faces is a very good one. Nice to see such a diversity of 14-year-old girls.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'Also at the age of 86, you still have the look of a 14-year-old girl. Touching story.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan) 

'The fact that Germany today is as good a Democracy as Democracies get, is no consolation for me: The story is very sharp for my German ears and awareness and the friendliness of style does not blunt the sharp edge of this knife. Very good. A very original (and economical) style and good filmmaking all around.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

'Is sad to see how many lives the second world war influenced. No matter how many time you hear these stories they always hit hard. The line "I'm not religious enough, I think" 
I'm not sure but this movie looked like parts of it was shot on real film.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

'Very clever and moving. As clear and powerful as the emotions of a 14-year-old. The story shows how incomprehensible war and faith can be.’ Producer / Director Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)

'Fascinating story and emotional look inside someones pass, very cool and effective style with the other daughters, it gives you an emotional connection that is very effective. Impactful. Very talented music composer.’ director Roel Reiné (Black Sails, Michiel de Ruyter)

'Such a delicate memory of a father

which makes one feel

how deep the scars of

war cut into soul.’ 

Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins)

'The director successfully connects history with the contemporary and made me feel what an impact the razzia had on a young girl’s life.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)

PARADE

'With this beautiful hand-drawn short, Digna van der Put proves to be a great animator and storyteller. Mixed feelings: sometimes she makes me laugh about the imperfection of mankind, but of course it is a frightening story. I like this combination. I think I saw Parade now for the fifth time; the film never never gets boring.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'Wonderful made, delusive journey.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)

'Brilliant and timeless.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut)

'A really beautiful piece of animation and a travel through layers of what makes our society. The good and the bad.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

'The long journey of life in a brilliant short film.’ Producer / Director Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)

'Brilliant, it shows you what animation and imagination can achieve.’ director Roel Reiné (Black Sails, Michiel de Ruyter)

'A shining Fellini homage to the crazy circus we live in.’ Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins)

'Digna, with her unique style, showed me that no matter what happens, the parade of life marches on.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)

WHAT TIME IS IT?

'The short documentary shows the implications of getting older (with an awful disease) and losing contact in a way that really touched me.  Karine Versluis made choices I admire very much: the  chosen material, sound design and length perfectly fit together.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'Wonderful experience, getting lost in time and in identity.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan) 

'We as humans form our identity through memories and experiences.
It what make a person's identity and when those are chipped away by the loss of memory all we end up is a shadow of what we once were. Really liked this one.’ Street-artist Laser 3.14

'A film not only about memory and identity but somehow to me also about the longing of children to be loved by their parents.’ Producer / Director Pieter Kuijpers (Riphagen, Van God Los)

'Intriguing and emotional, very well done.’ director Roel Reiné (Black Sails, Michiel de Ruyter)

WINNER: BEAUTIFUL WOMAN BY DIËGO NURSE

Runner-up: Copyrette by Marc de Leeuw

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

'Moving life story, intriguing animation.' actress Ariane Schluter (Lucia de B, Ober)

'I liked the animation chosen to tell us more about Beyong's experiences.' Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'I really like the way animations are used to tell the story.' documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan) 

COPYRETTE

'Beautiful and non-mainstream told story; I will never forget the images.' Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

GILLES

‘Terrific film, disturbing story and great acting, very convincing.’ actress Ariane Schluter (Lucia de B, Ober)

ROUTE DU SOLEIL

'Relevant, good story.' actress Ariane Schluter (Lucia de B, Ober)

'I think that Karsten de Vreugd and his team succeeded in turning a humorous story into a serious and current one.' Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'Very good turning point where the boys from the hood comedy turns in your face.' documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan) 

TILL DEATH DO US PART

'Great build up of the structure of the story and very funny.' documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan) 

'A good film that doesn’t take itself too serious, reminds me of the geriatric version of mr & mrs Smith.' actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)

WINNER: NYMPHET BY LAURA HERMANIDES

Runner-up: Deadwood by Lucas Camps

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

A CITY OF RUST

'Smaakvol. Zit veel werk in. Poëtisch.’ director Eddy Terstall (Simon, Meet me in Venice) 
‘Great execution and technical talent.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 
‘Beautiful film.’ actor Tygo Gernandt (Van God Los, Het Schnitzelparadijs)

DEADLY DRIVE-IN DISASTER

‘Hip, snel, grappig, gevat.’ director Eddy Terstall (Simon, Meet me in Venice) 
‘Fast moving, very well made and hitting all the right buttons.’ producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror

DEADWOOD

‘Admit, we all know them, we all have Evert’s and Ria’s as a neighbour or as a familymember. Story is funny and tragic at the same time, dialogues are to the point, every department shows strength and quality.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
‘A well made “puppet show”. Bad, bad, bad people.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 
'Everything works together to create a bizarre fairytale like story, that happened once upon a time in a forest. With this short Lucas Camps shows he is an auteur as much as a director, delivering an offbeat artistic vision. Evert & Ria reminded me of Vladimir & Estragon from Waiting for Godot.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)
‘Love it!’ actor Tygo Gernandt (Van God Los, Het Schnitzelparadijs)

NYMPHET

‘Because of it’s subcutaneous tension, young talented Alix Jana Cale, choices director Laura Hermanides and scriptwriter Shauni De Gussem made considering don’t tell but show.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
'Lief, bizar, ongemakkelijk.’ director Eddy Terstall (Simon, Meet me in Venice) 
'I trust the filmmakers know what they are saying. I don’t understand either character.’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 
‘Great acting and great cinematographic storytelling.’ producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror

THREE PEOPLE FIND A CAR

'Actresses Nuria Zantman and Ali Zijlstra have the ‘droge humor’ in their face and movements. D.O.P. Aziz Al-Dilaimi proves again he is a great talent.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

VUOTO

'A beautiful and haunting blend of image and sound.' producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror

WINNER: EXIST BY KLAAS ARIE WESTLAND

Runner-up: The Boy by the Sea by Vasily Chuprina

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

EXIST
‘Stemmig gefilmd. Indringend. Belangrijk verhaal.’ director Eddy Terstall (Simon, Meet me in Venice) 
‘Beautifully made cinematic and confronting portrait.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)
‘Sober and sad but ultimately hopegiving insight into the mind of a refugee.’ producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror
‘A most relevant portrait of loneliness and longing - it will be a big struggle and walking with her hand in hand is still far away, a basic dream. For the time he is happy in his ex-prison and he is glad that this room has been made available for him - a stepping stone. The viewer is left with a feeling that he’s going to make it!’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 
‘Gripping, a very personal look at the refugee problem.’ director Roel Reiné (Michiel de Ruyter, Death Race 2 & 3)
‘For me this film captures the hope, tragedy, loneliness and love we struggle with. Finally a story that doesn’t paint a refugee as a victim but as a human.’ actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)
 
GAME NIGHT
‘I love the plot twists.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan) 
‘Great acting, suspense and twists.’ producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror
‘A mean-spirited film with a disgusting couple and their son. Well, this is the point, I got it. Still, I really didn’t like the film. But it is well done, leads to a plot and follows the rules of a good SHORT, so I will not ignore it. ’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 
‘Shorter would have been better, great punch line.’ director Roel Reiné (Michiel de Ruyter, Death Race 2 & 3)

HIDE AND SEEK
‘Simply funny, surprising and very well executed.’ producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror

HUSBAND FOR A DAY
‘Lovely and impressive, but I'd rather visit Amsterdam...’ producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 

THE BOY BY THE SEA
“Beautiful small fairytale, a bit predictable.” documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Becoming Zlatan)
“Solid Filmmaking.” director Roel Reiné (Michiel de Ruyter, Death Race 2 & 3)
“Love the way the cinematography and coloring compliment the story.” actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)

WINNER: TICKING AWAY BY MICHAEL SEWNARAIN

Runner-up: Heavenly Gate by Mischa Dols & Chris de Krijger

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

CONVERSATION WITH A FALLEN IDEAL
‘Relevant story.  Fascinating way to tell the story.’ director Eddy Terstall (Simon, Meet me in Venice) 
'Incredible story about the disregard of architectural history in Amsterdam.’ producer Jeroen Koolbergen (Tirza, Suskind)
'Very original storytelling and structure and the perfect way of communicating this interesting story.’ director Roel Reiné (Michiel de Ruyter, Death Race 2 & 3)

GOTTA
‘Little big drama, well done. I like the director's choice to take her time in telling this story without using too much dialogue.’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

HEAVENLY GATE

'Consequent in its humor and yet it is never boring to me. Watch Spoetnik's Romy Gevers: talented young one. And Henry van Loon: zalig!’ Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival

'Just very funny and well acted.’ director Eddy Terstall (Simon, Meet me in Venice)

'Dark, twisted and very confidently directed.’ producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror

'Well-acted. Good production design.’ producer Jeroen Koolbergen (Tirza, Suskind)

'Funny and sometimes very uncomfortable.' Street-artist Laser 3.14

'Very Funny, nicely done.’ director Roel Reiné (Michiel de Ruyter, Death Race 2 & 3)

‘Love the acting.’ actor Tygo Gernandt (Van God Los, Het Schnitzelparadijs)

SECRET SOUNDS
'Fascinating, trippy and unlike anything I have ever seen before.’ producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror
'Very fascinating and ultra-trippy (acid flashbacks)' Street-artist Laser 3.14

THE CLUE
‘Beautiful feel good fairy-tail.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Parts of a Family)
'Love the fairy tail'.’ actor Tygo Gernandt (Van God Los, Het Schnitzelparadijs)
 
TICKING AWAY
'Very intriguing and well made. Good music.’ producer Jeroen Koolbergen (Tirza, Suskind)
'My absolute favorite for this month. Wonderful, touching story and beautifully animated. I watched it several times.’ documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Parts of a Family)
'A deeply moving story, beautifully animated and with a great score.’ producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror
'Just stunning and so heartfelt.' Street Artist Laser 3.14
'Magical and of international quality.’ director Roel Reiné (Michiel de Ruyter, Death Race 2 & 3)
‘Really touched me.’ actor Tygo Gernandt (Van God Los, Het Schnitzelparadijs)

WINNER: PLATFORM 13 BY CAMIEL ZWART

Runner-up: The Art of Flying by Jan van IJken. 

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

BETWEEN WALLS
Totally convincing. The debate about how to punish people who brake the law is alive in the UK since we are failing the prisoners in a failed system. I believe Norway has found a solution, but I know little about it. A well produced and directed film.” Producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 
"Great acting. Loved to feeling of dread for impending freedom.” Street Artist Laser 3.14

BUDDY
"Poignant, very well played out and equally well acted.” Producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror
"Well-acted and well-made. Small, everyday little drama in a simple but effective form.” Producer Jeroen Koolbergen (Tirza, Süskind)

PLATFORM 13
“Excellent pantomime, well produced and directed, good choreography; the melancholy of this sad person, who’s dream is overshadowed by his nightmares, is very moving. Very good ending.” Producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 
"Loved it. Great choreography.” Street Artist Laser 3.14
“Great actor/dancer/acrobat. Original, moving and funny. Very good music.” Producer Jeroen Koolbergen (Tirza, Süskind) 
“Great film. It feels like entering a dream.” Producer Harmen Jalvingh (Becoming Zlatan, Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies)

THE ART OF FLYING
"Greatest admiration for the idea itself, for the patience to be at the right place at the right time. I was riveted and joined the filmmaker in admiring these birds. We know so little about what’s going on in nature.” Producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 
"So Beautiful and majestic to look at living clouds of starlings.” Street Artist Laser 3.14
"The beauty of nature cannot be expressed in words.” Producer Jeroen Koolbergen (Tirza, Süskind)
"Beautifully shot. Melancholic. Great end-shot.” Producer Harmen Jalvingh (Becoming Zlatan, Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies)

WINNER: BRIDGE BY NIELS BOURGONJE

Runner-up: GHOST BY ABIGAIL PRADE

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

GHOST

"Found it a calm and intimate portrayal of a teen finding her place in the world. Instead of telling us the story, the filmmaker lets us inside, as a voyeur of sorts.” actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

TOMMYTEEN18

"Have to commend the daring choice of the actor taking on the lead role (as his first onscreen credit).” actor Vincent van Ommen (Planet Explorers, Skyrim - Stonecrest City’)

WINNER: BINGO! BY PATRICK SCHOENMAKER

Runner-up: Deserted by Niels Bourgonje. 

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

BINGO!
"I keep on laughing about being old and dead.” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
“Well made and so macabrely funny.” documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Parts of a Family)
"One hell of a sick, little, perfectly executed animated short.” producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror
“Very well done!” producer Jan Harlan (The Shinning, Full Metal Jacket) 
"Very funny and intelligent animation.” producer Jeroen Koolbergen (Tirza, Suskind)
"Normally I'm not a huge fan of shorts that work towards a "punchline" but this one was really well done and funny.” urban street poet Laser 3.14
“Funny and very well executed.” director Roel Reiné (Michiel de Ruyter, Death Race 2 &3)
"Crazy little things.
Animated purrfect delight.
As a winner there could only be one.
BINGO!
Is the one for me.” actor Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins)
"Super granny won’t take no for an answer! I enjoyed this short very much! It’s a fun and entertaining story combined with a crisp, high quality animation and subtle voice-work, very well done.” actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)

DEAD SILENCE
"I saw it twice to check if I was scared twice. And: Yes!” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
"A self-assured exercise in suspense with some very effective jump scares.” producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror
"Well-acted and well produced. Scary in a classic way.” producer Jeroen Koolbergen (Tirza, Suskind)

DESERTED
"Great story and surprising twist. Loved it.” documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Parts of a Family)
“Beautifully shot and a poignant ending.” urban street poet Laser 3.14
“Stylish and gripping, great ending.” director Roel Reiné (Michiel de Ruyter, Death Race 2 &3)

NIGHT SHIFT  
"Nice acting.” documentary producer Harmen Jalvingh (Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies, Parts of a Family)
“Fine story, well acted, good dialogues, surprising.” Claire van Daal, programmer at Nederlands Film Festival
"Strong acting.” urban street poet Laser 3.14
“Good filmmaking.” director Roel Reiné (Michiel de Ruyter, Death Race 2 &3)
"The writing made, what could’ve been a bland short film, something unique and pushes the story forward. Rewarding the viewers till the end.” actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)

ROOMS

“Disturbing and funny at the same time, quite a feat to accomplish.” producer Jan Doense aka Mr Horror
"In all respects well done, with feature film quality. A well-deserved first place as far as I am concerned.” producer Jeroen Koolbergen (Tirza, Suskind)
"The filmmakers found an original way to tell a simple story. Very well executed, this film gets better the more you watch it.” actor Vincent van Ommen (Amsterdam Heavy, The Dark Knight Rises)

WINNER: JIMMY ON THE RUN BY WYTSE KOETSE 

Runner-up: Of Silt and Sludge by Clara Hartmann Henningsen

JURY TEAM'S REMARKS

FRENCH LEAVE
“A story about what you want but cannot succeed in, told in a bitter sweet way, made with great care for details: in acting, camera/lighting, production design.” Claire van Daal

FULL FEATHER JACKET
"Nice animation… Topical… And with a joke/twist at the end." Eddy Terstall
"Really like the artwork in this one. Telling the story without using dialogue or voice-acting was a good choice, drives the story forward.” Vincent van Ommen

JIMMY ON THE RUN
'Telling such a big story in less than 10 minutes...about an artist, his art, his (our!) world, and searching for dad's respect in a way we all can understand without being too easy.’ Claire van Daal
"A beautiful portrait about a young man making portraits of others.” Eddy Terstall
“It’s absolutely great to see the world through Jimmy’s eyes.” Harmen Jalvingh
"What begins as a flashy and seemingly superficial story gradually turns into a genuinely moving portrait of a man who loves people and is ultimately looking for the appreciation and love of his own father.” Jan Doense & Rutger Hauer
"An excellent “calling card” for the photographer! Good stills, an impression of Amsterdam and very well cut and assembled; bringing the charming filmmaker and his troublesome relationship with his father into the film adds a dramatic element. Should I be looking for a good photographer I would hire this man immediately.” Jan Harlan
“You can't help yourself falling in love with Jimmy. You feel his passion pouring off the and his desire to connect with his father is heartbreaking.” Laser 3.14
“This short has everything that you want to see in a movie, explore something new, be emotional touched, visual bombarded, see a stylistic choice, feel a ritme and make something that will be remembered. Wytse Koetse is giving all of that in the highest possible quality.” Roel Reiné
"Beautiful insight into Jimmy’s world and him as a human being. The smooth editing and coloring really compliment the picture.” Vincent van Ommen

OF SILT AND SLUDGE
"Meaningful and intense dialogue between two women. Well acted as well.” Eddy Terstall
"Excellent acting in a thought-provoking story. May seem not so cinematic at first sight, but the chosen style perfectly fits the story.” Jan Doense & Rutger Hauer
“An intriguing idea very well presented and open ended…” Jan Harlan
“It’s just fascinating in its minimal use of anything distracting and just focusses on the words and the characters eyes, good script and solid executed.” Roel Reiné
"Great acting. I really loved the intensity of both actresses. Well written script too.” Laser 3.14

THE UPPER STORY
“Nasty story, great performance.” Harmen Jalvingh
"A simple idea, beautifully designed, very well executed and benefiting from a great little performance. It has craftmanship written all over it.” Jan Doense & Rutger Hauer

UNLEADED
"A story with surprises that really work, great acting and dialogues.” Claire van Daal
“Great how this story builds up, or down actually.” Harmen Jalvingh
“My first thought was for the misguided young men finding themselves trapped after joining ISIS.” Jan Harlan
“Good compact story, nice twist, good acting, great execution, very entertaining.” Roel Reiné
"Smack in the middle of a social justice action gone wrong. I recognise Phillip hostage case it was inspired by. Actually drove past the rembrandt building while it was happening.” Laser 3.14
"Great to the point short film with a fun twist in the end, for people who aren’t familiar with the true story.” Vincent van Ommen