Name: Short Movie Sunday | 2024
Start: 2024-11-24T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Volkshotel

On November the 24th Short Movie Sunday will be back at Volkshotel, bringing you a celebration of the short film format across all 7 floors. With an unique lineup curated by: Eye, Cinetree, VERS, Kaboom, De Ontmoeting, Studio/K, Sprouts Film Festival, Broedplaats VKG, HKU & Nederlands Filmacademie, you're in for a good time. So, grab the event guide, pick your route, fuel up on snacks and drinks, and get ready to uncover every part of the building.
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▽ Sunday 24.11.2024
▽ 16:00 – 21:00
▽ Pre-sale: €15 incl. service costs (50% discount for Cineville pass holders)
▽ Door-sale: €16 (50% discount for Cineville pass holders)
▽ Ticketlink: https://volkshotel.weticket.io/short-movie-sunday-24/shop
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▽ A ticket gives you all-access to see the screenings and the context programme
▽ All shorts will be screened multiple times during the event (16:00 – 21:00). Handouts will be provided in order for you to put together your own programme.
▽ English subs (if available)
▽ Drinks and snacks purchased at Volkshotel can be taken with you on route
▽ 18+
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Curated by:
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There's a good reason the Eye Film Museum is known as ‘the film recollection of the Netherlands.’ This cinema and museum, perched on the banks of the IJ river, holds an extensive collection of over 54,000 films from diverse genres, representing a significant slice of film history.
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Cinetree is a curated streaming platform offering a handpicked selection of meaningful films, documentaries, and series, chosen by filmmakers, actors, and creatives who explain why these stories matter. Through their Cinetree Foundation, they also produce documentaries that address urgent topics like female leadership, climate, and mental health, building movements around these themes with the community.
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VERS is a platform for young filmmakers, providing a space to connect, collaborate, and showcase their work. Through events, screenings, and workshops, VERS supports emerging talent in the film industry and helps them grow their skills and network. With a focus on innovation and fresh perspectives, VERS is a launchpad for the next generation of filmmakers.
𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
Kaboom Animation Festival is your go-to destination for everything animation, showcasing the freshest and finest in the industry. From bold experimental films to fun-filled family adventures, they have something for everyone.
𝐃𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
De Ontmoeting offers (new) filmmakers the opportunity to create and showcase their work while expanding their networks. Each year, they connect several industry professionals with emerging creators, who, with their support, produce a short film. For Short Movie Sunday, they have curated a selection of these films to display.
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Studio/K is a lively, multidisciplinary theatre in Amsterdam East where you can catch live music, check out art, grab a bite, or enjoy a drink. But what really sets it apart is its awesome arthouse cinema. The place is run by more than 50 passionate students who curate a fresh and exciting lineup of films.
𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
With intensifying global turmoil, from climate extremes to human conflicts, the temptation to look away grows. Sprouts, however, tries to transform cinema into a site for peaceful protest, presenting fresh eco-focused and socially aware fiction films. By tapping into the power of fiction, they believe they can drive positive behaviour shifts and reimagine our connection with the planet.
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Broedplaats VKG is nestled in the back wing of Volkshotel. This cultural hub acts as an experimental playground for local talent while also housing notable creative minds, including filmmakers, animators, and documentary producers. A curated selection of their work will be on display during Short Movie Sunday.
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The HKU in Utrecht is an art academy offering various creative disciplines, including an Audiovisual Media course that develops essential skills in filmmaking. Known for encouraging innovation and collaboration, HKU empowers students to explore their creative potential in an interdisciplinary environment. The academy has selected short films from recent graduates.
𝐃𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞
As the only institution in the Netherlands devoted to every aspect of film, the Netherlands Film Academy trains students to become film industry experts. Their selection of graduation films from promising alumni offers a unique look at their early creations.