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Country Focus: The Netherlands

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Articles, interviews, news, analysis on the Dutch audiovisual sector.

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Country profile: Netherlands

Country profile: Netherlands

28 June 2023

Northern European broadcasters launch Northern Star Project for children’s drama

Industry / Market - UK/Belgium/Denmark/Netherlands/Norway

Northern European broadcasters launch Northern Star Project for children’s drama

Five public service broadcasters have joined forces to develop scripted series for children aged 7+, with the initiative opening its first call for projects across Northern Europe  

18 August 2026

WEMW announces new East & West Focus ahead of 17th edition

Trieste 2027 - WEMW

WEMW announces new East & West Focus ahead of 17th edition

Poland joins the spotlight for the first year of a new two-year cycle and the Benelux returns as the Western partner; calls for submissions will open in late August or early September  

28 July 2026

The first Benelux co-development fund announces its winners

Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg

The first Benelux co-development fund announces its winners

The Flanders Audiovisual Fund, the Wallonia-Brussels Film Centre, the Netherlands Film Fund and the Film Fund Luxembourg have joined forces to create a new incentive for creative projects  

19 May 2026

The 12th European Genre Forum unveils its line-up

Industry / Market - Croatia/Netherlands/Estonia

The 12th European Genre Forum unveils its line-up

Eight new genre projects have been selected for the training initiative, which includes three specialised labs hosted at leading festivals across Europe  

29 April 2026

The new Benelux Co-Development Grant to boost Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg cinema

Industry / Market - Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg

The new Benelux Co-Development Grant to boost Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg cinema

Producers of fiction and animated films will be able to apply for a dedicated €50,000 subsidy per project  

11 February 2026

REPORT: Darkroom @ IFFR 2026

IFFR 2026 – IFFR Pro

REPORT: Darkroom @ IFFR 2026

We zoom in on five of the nine projects presented at the Rotterdam-based market, which unspooled from 1-4 February  

09 February 2026

REPORT: CineMart 2026

IFFR 2026 – IFFR Pro

REPORT: CineMart 2026

We present details of five intriguing projects freshly showcased at this year’s co-production market, which ran from 1-4 February in Rotterdam  

06 February 2026

CineMart highlights European voices and cross-border projects alongside titles from Latin America, Africa and Asia

IFFR 2026 - IFFR Pro/Awards

CineMart highlights European voices and cross-border projects alongside titles from Latin America, Africa and Asia

Among this year’s European victors, the Eurimages Innovation and Outreach Awards went to Martika Ramirez Escobar’s Daughters of the Sea and Joshua Loftin’s LFD Hope, respectively  

05 February 2026

New8 – The Next Chapter: Public broadcasters double down on trust-based European drama alliances

Göteborg 2026 – Göteborg Industry

New8 – The Next Chapter: Public broadcasters double down on trust-based European drama alliances

At TV Drama Vision, representatives from the New8 alliance outlined how deeper collaboration, shared editorial criteria and intensified coordination aim to strengthen European public service drama  

29 January 2026

The Netherlands records over 28 million cinema admissions in 2025

Box Office - Netherlands

The Netherlands records over 28 million cinema admissions in 2025

Despite overall attendance dipping slightly year on year, theatres recorded their highest audience levels in a decade, underscoring a shift towards curated and event-driven experiences  

09 January 2026

MFE–MediaForEurope buys into Portuguese group Impresa with a 32.9% share

Italy/Netherlands/Portugal

MFE–MediaForEurope buys into Portuguese group Impresa with a 32.9% share

This latest acquisition will see the MFE group becoming active in no less than six European markets  

02 December 2025

IFFR unveils the CineMart co-production market line-up for its 2026 edition

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IFFR unveils the CineMart co-production market line-up for its 2026 edition

The Dutch festival’s industry strand also showcases previous recipients of the Hubert Bals Fund within its project market, as well as the Darkroom selection for works-in-progress  

01 December 2025

IDFA unveils its Forum line-up

IDFA 2025 – IDFA for Professionals

IDFA unveils its Forum line-up

The Dutch festival’s industry strand explores the vital realities of today, as seen through the eyes of both new and seasoned filmmakers  

14 October 2025

The 11th European Genre Forum unveils its line-up

Industry / Market - Croatia/Netherlands/Estonia

The 11th European Genre Forum unveils its line-up

Eight new genre projects are set to embark on the training initiative, which includes three specialised labs hosted at leading festivals across Europe  

23 June 2025

The Netherlands Film Fund launches new annual incentive to reward local box-office hits

Industry / Market - Netherlands

The Netherlands Film Fund launches new annual incentive to reward local box-office hits

The incentive, targeting features hitting a minimum of 150,000 paid admissions, will award five Dutch majority productions grants worth up to €300,000 each  

10 April 2025

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive has generated over €1 billion in spending since 2014

Industry / Market - Netherlands

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive has generated over €1 billion in spending since 2014

According to a recent study, for every euro granted through the incentive, an average of €4.08 was spent within the country, benefitting local crews, facilities and suppliers  

26 March 2025

The fifth Annual Virtual Productions Gathering revs its engines

Industry / Market - Netherlands

The fifth Annual Virtual Productions Gathering revs its engines

The event will be held in April in the Dutch city of Breda under the theme “Shaping the Future of Digital Storytelling”  

13 March 2025

2024 marked a strong year for Dutch films in domestic theatres

Box Office - Netherlands

2024 marked a strong year for Dutch films in domestic theatres

Homegrown films attracted 5.1 million visitors to Dutch cinemas, capturing a 17% market share  

03 March 2025

REPORT: Darkroom @ IFFR 2025

IFFR 2025 – IFFR Pro

REPORT: Darkroom @ IFFR 2025

We take a closer look at five of the 12 projects presented at the Rotterdam-based market, which unspooled from 2-5 February  

12 February 2025

Huub Roelvink, of Cherry Pickers Film Distribution, wins the inaugural EFM Distributor Award

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

Huub Roelvink, of Cherry Pickers Film Distribution, wins the inaugural EFM Distributor Award

The prize recognises Roelvink's dedication to showcasing high-quality international cinema, highlighting the essential role that distributors play in the global film ecosystem  

07 February 2025

Uta Beria's Tear Gas scoops two prizes at the 42nd CineMart

IFFR 2025 – IFFR Pro/Awards

Uta Beria's Tear Gas scoops two prizes at the 42nd CineMart

The Eurimages Innovation and Outreach Awards went to Robin Coops’ One Charming Night and Thomas Woodroffe’s Bloques erráticos, respectively  

06 February 2025

REPORT: CineMart 2025

IFFR 2025 – IFFR Pro

REPORT: CineMart 2025

We present details of eight intriguing projects that are currently being presented at this year’s co-production market, which runs from 2-5 February in Rotterdam  

03 February 2025

IFFR’s CineMart co-production market reveals its 2025 line-up

IFFR 2025 – IFFR Pro

IFFR’s CineMart co-production market reveals its 2025 line-up

Taking place from 2-5 February, the festival’s development showcase will see 20 features and four immersive works presented to international industry representatives  

09 December 2024

Cinekid announces the projects selected for its 2024 Junior Co-Production Market

Cinekid 2024 – Cinekid for Professionals

Cinekid announces the projects selected for its 2024 Junior Co-Production Market

The Amsterdam-based gathering, running from 29 October-1 November, will showcase 19 projects hailing from 21 different countries  

23 August 2024

Cinekid announces its selection for the 2024-2025 Script LAB

Cinekid 2024

Cinekid announces its selection for the 2024-2025 Script LAB

The Amsterdam-based youth film festival has announced the 13 international projects taking part in its six-month script-development programme  

15 July 2024

The tenth European Genre Forum announces its selection

Industry / Market - Croatia/Netherlands/Estonia

The tenth European Genre Forum announces its selection

Eight genre projects have been chosen for the training initiative, which includes three specialised labs hosted at prominent film festivals across the continent  

14 May 2024

The Eye Filmmuseum presents Cosmic Realism

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The Eye Filmmuseum presents Cosmic Realism

The inaugural retrospective exhibition on acclaimed directorial duo Véréna Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor will run until 20 May, and features a series of parallel events and screenings  

29 February 2024

The Netherlands Film Fund takes steps to strengthen the competitive position of Dutch features

Industry / Market - Netherlands

The Netherlands Film Fund takes steps to strengthen the competitive position of Dutch features

As part of the 2025-2028 policy plan, the fund has highlighted measures drawn from various reports, expert recommendations, round-table discussions and industry observations  

15 February 2024

MUBI buys a majority stake in independent Benelux distributor Cinéart

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - UK/Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg

MUBI buys a majority stake in independent Benelux distributor Cinéart

The move marks MUBI’s first acquisition of a distributor and constitutes a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the European arthouse market  

09 February 2024

Cherub snags two prizes at the 41st CineMart

IFFR 2024 – IFFR Pro/Awards

Cherub snags two prizes at the 41st CineMart

Barbara Rupik’s feature scooped the Eurimages New Lab Award for Innovation and the Wouter Barendrecht Award, while five other accolades were also handed out  

31 January 2024

REPORT: CineMart 2024

IFFR 2024 – IFFR Pro

REPORT: CineMart 2024

We present details of five intriguing projects that are currently being presented at this year’s co-production market, which runs from 28-31 January  

30 January 2024

The Netherlands Film Fund furthers efforts to encourage more sustainable productions

Industry / Market - Netherlands

The Netherlands Film Fund furthers efforts to encourage more sustainable productions

The fund is seeking to raise awareness of the CO₂ impact of individual film projects among creators and mitigate the industry’s carbon footprint  

24 January 2024

IFFR’s CineMart announces its 2024 selection

IFFR 2024 – IFFR Pro

IFFR’s CineMart announces its 2024 selection

Running from 28-31 January at next year’s festival, the co-production market will present 16 feature-film projects alongside four immersive ones  

15 December 2023

Distributors share how they bring the season’s major documentaries to cinemas at IDFA

IDFA 2023 - IDFA for Professionals

Distributors share how they bring the season’s major documentaries to cinemas at IDFA

Europa Distribution members from all over the continent (and beyond) walk the workshop’s participants through their tailored events and promotional campaigns  

28 November 2023

Europa Distribution to discuss distribution of documentaries at IDFA

IDFA 2023 - IDFA for Professionals

Europa Distribution to discuss distribution of documentaries at IDFA

The network's members will delve into case studies showcasing recent European and international documentaries released in the past year  

07 November 2023

Olsberg SPI looks into why Dutch features struggle abroad

Industry / Market - Netherlands

Olsberg SPI looks into why Dutch features struggle abroad

The international benchmark study commissioned by the Netherlands Film Fund also delves into what the industry can do to strengthen the position of Dutch movies  

26 October 2023

First Cut Lab Belgium and First Cut Lab Netherlands open their calls

First Cut Lab 2024

First Cut Lab Belgium and First Cut Lab Netherlands open their calls

The two labs are ready to welcome new films for their fourth edition, while the initiative’s international team has expanded  

25 October 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

MIA 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

The group of Northern and Western European broadcasters will share their best drama shows with each other  

11 October 2023

IDFA unveils its full line-up of Forum projects

IDFA 2023 – IDFA for Professionals

IDFA unveils its full line-up of Forum projects

The 2023 edition of the festival’s co-production and co-financing market will host a total of 64 projects, including seven by Ukrainian filmmakers  

06 October 2023

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