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Tracing Colombia geselecteerd voor IDFA DocLab Competion for Digital Storytelling

Tracing Colombia selected for IDFA DocLab Competition for Digital Storytelling
17-10-2025

Tracing Colombia is selected for IDFA DocLab Competition for Digital Storytelling 2025 ! This… >> read more

Tracing Colombia is selected for IDFA DocLab Competition for Digital Storytelling 2025 !

This interactive film experience by Jan Rothuizen will be showcased from 14 till 22 november 2025 in the Doclab: VR Gallery at De Brakke Grond. Book your timeslot tickets via this link.

TRACING COLOMBIA

Tracing Colombia is an interactive film experience for laptop and smartphone. It follows visual artist Jan Rothuizen traveling to Colombia for an exhibition, shortly after the country signs a historic peace accord ending five decades of internal conflict. What begins as a professional trip evolves into a personal and emotional journey as he navigates a land in transformation-and confronts his own position as an outsider.

Struck by the vibrancy of the people and the urgency of the moment, the artist finds Colombians searching for new images and stories to define their identity beyond war.

CREDITS
director Jan Rothuizen
producer Ilja Roomans
executive producer Lies Wijnterp
cinematography Stijn van Santen
animation Franka Wiggers
editors Stijn van Santen, Jan Rothuizen
sound design Huibert Boon
music Mauricio Alvarez for Cero39
screenwriter Jan Rothuizen
technical artists & developers Juul Spee, Harm van de Ven

Bafta Scotland nominatie Director Factual voor Suzanne Raes voor Where Dragons Live

Bafta Scotland nomination Director Factual for Suzanne Raes for Where Dragons Live
01-10-2025

Suzanne Raes has been nominated as a Director Factual for a BAFTA Scotland Award for her documentary… >> read more

Suzanne Raes has been nominated as a Director Factual for a BAFTA Scotland Award for her documentary Where Dragons Live!
The film was released in the UK and received rave reviews there including in The Guardian.

Where Dragons Live:

Harriet and her three older brothers experienced a magical childhood “among the dragons” at Cumnor Place, with enchanted gardens, fairy tales and nightmares. Now that they are adults and both their parents have died, brothers and sister are coming together to clear out the family home so it can be sold. In clearing out the bulging attics and overcrowded rooms, they try to relate to their demanding and eccentric parents and their unorthodox upbringing.

Where Dragons Live is a production by Docmakers in co-production with Bombito Productions & NTR, with support from the Netherlands Film Fund, the Netherlands Film Production Incentive, NPO Fund, Screen Scotland.

Credits:
Directed by Suzanne Raes,
Producer Ilja Roomans,
Co-producer Reece Cargan,
Director of Photography Victor Horstink,
Sound Tim van Peppen,
Montage David Arthur,
Sound Design Alex Booy,
Music Alex Simu,
Color grading Qianwei Tong.

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De Propagandist genomineerd voor Gouden Kalf Beste Lange Documentaire

The Propagandist nominated for Golden Calf Best Feature Documentary
01-10-2025

After the IDFA Best Dutch Film Award and the DDG Award, The Propagandist has been nominated… >> read more After the IDFA Best Dutch Film Award and the DDG Award, The Propagandist has been nominated for the Golden Calf for Best Long Documentary! The announcement will take place next Friday, October 3, during the Golden Calf Gala, and can be followed live at www.filmfestival.nl. Directed by Luuk Bouwman, producer Ilja Roomans, screenplay Luuk Bouwman & Rik Binnendijk, camera Jan Pieter Tuinstra, sound Jillis Schriel, editing sander vos & Luuk Bouwman, editing assistance Sandro Ligtenberg, music Mathilde Wantenaar & Tijmen van Tol, sound design Mark Glynne, color grading Qianwei Tong, finishing Jan Jaap Kuiper, with voices by Jaap Spijkers Anniek Pheifer Raymond Thiry Vincent Rietveld, commissioning editor HUMAN Willemien van Aalst. A production of Docmakers in co-production with Omroep HUMAN, with support from Nederlands Filmfonds, Netherlands Film Production Incentive, NPO-fonds, CoBO, Beeld & Geluid. Distribution Netherlands Cinema Delicatessen, World Sales Film Harbour. The Propagandist trailer.

Where Dragons Live en De Propagandist zijn geselecteerd voor de Gouden Kalf competitie voor Beste Lange Documentaire

Where Dragons Live and The Propagandist are selected for the Gouden Kalf competion
18-07-2025

Two of our films have been selected for the Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf Competition… >> read more Two of our films have been selected for the Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf Competition for Best Feature Length Documentary! 'Where Dragons live' by Suzanne Raes is an intimate and enchanting portrait of childhood fears, imagination and the enduring power of the memories that shape our lives. A Docmakers production in co-production with Bombito Productions & NTR, supported by the Netherlands Film Fund, the Netherlands Film Production Incentive, NPO Fund, Screen Scotland. 'The Propagandist' by Luuk Bouwman delves into the life of Jan Teunissen (1898-1975), head of the Dutch Nazi Party's Film Department during World War II. Through family films, audio interviews and propaganda footage a story of a wounded ego, opportunism, and manipulation is told —timeless themes that still resonate today. A Docmakers production in co-production with HUMAN, supported by the Netherlands Film Fund, the Netherlands Film Production Incentive, NPO Fund, CoBO, Sound & Vision.

De Propagandist ontvangt Special Mention op Krakow Film Festival

The Propagandist receives an special mention at Krakow Film Festival
03-06-2025

The Propagandist by Luuk Bouwman has received a Special Mention during the award ceremony of… >> read more The Propagandist by Luuk Bouwman has received a Special Mention during the award ceremony of the 65th edition of the Krakow Film Festival: "For rigorous and elegant archive storytelling, bringing to light a historical case which still resonates loudly eighty years on, grappling with the mechanisms of propaganda and film’s role in the dissemination of ideology." Check out the full list of winners on the official website.

Where Dragons Live on Dutch TV
22-04-2025

The first broadcast of Where Dragons Live will be on Thursday 24 April 2025 at 22:20 on NTR… >> read more The first broadcast of Where Dragons Live will be on Thursday 24 April 2025 at 22:20 on NTR on NPO 2. That same day, Harriet Impey and Suzanne Raes will be on Tijd voor Max to talk about the film. The press about Where Dragons Live: “Which dragons should be banished or tamed between the moving boxes, which ones can stay? Questions that are carefully answered in this intimate, beautifully imaginative family portrait,” according to de Volkskrant. And Trouw wrote: “Raes observes and listens sharply and has a beautiful eye for the melancholy but also for the fantasy that, at least for the only daughter of the family, largely determined the bond with her father.”

Gerlach wint de Gouden Distel op het Provinziale - filmfest Eberswalde en krijgt een Honorable Mention op Cineeco.

Gerlach wins the Golden Thistle at the Provinziale - filmfest Eberswalde and gets an Honorable Mention at Cineeco.
05-11-2024

Gerlach won the Golden Thistle for the film with the most impact at the festival Provinziale… >> read more Gerlach won the Golden Thistle for the film with the most impact at the festival Provinziale in Eberswalde, Germany, on 19 October, the film was also the opening film. The film also received an honorable mention at Cineeco in Portugal in the international feature film competition.

De Propagandist van Luuk Bouwman zal internationaal vertegenwoordigd worden door Film Harbour

The Propagandist by Luuk Bouwman will be internationally represented by Film Harbour
30-10-2024

For the full article click here: Link >> read more For the full article click here: Link

Gerlach valt in de prijzen bij het NFF Forum van de Regisseurs

Gerlach has won an award at the NFF
28-10-2024

The winning film of the tenth edition of the NFF film competition Forum of Directors is the… >> read more The winning film of the tenth edition of the NFF film competition Forum of Directors is the documentary Gerlach. The jury chose the winning film that fits the programme signature; individuality. The anniversary edition of the Directors' Forum featured a selection of feature, documentary and short films curated by film journalist/programmer Hugo Emmerzael and filmmaker/screenwriter Beri Shalmashi.

Docmakers tijdens het Nederlands Filmfestival

20-09-2024

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‘Gerlach’ geselecteerd voor de Gouden Kalf Competitie en Forum van de Regisseurs

'Gerlach' selected for the Golden Calf Competition and Forum of Directors.
19-07-2024

'Gerlach' from directors Aliona van der Horst en Luuk Bouwman is selected for the Golden Calf… >> read more 'Gerlach' from directors Aliona van der Horst en Luuk Bouwman is selected for the Golden Calf Competition of the Netherlands Film Festival 2024. The film is also selected for the Forum of Directors.

‘Geluif in ‘t goeje’ geselecteerd voor de Gouden Kalf Competitie

'Believing in the good' selected for the Golden Calf Competition
18-07-2024

'Believing in the good' by director Suzanne Raes is selected for the Golden Calf Competition… >> read more 'Believing in the good' by director Suzanne Raes is selected for the Golden Calf Competition of the Netherlands Film Festival 2024.

20.000 visitors for 'Gerlach'
23-01-2024

20.0000 visitors for 'Gerlach'! On January 23, the 20,0000th visitor was joyfully received… >> read more 20.0000 visitors for 'Gerlach'! On January 23, the 20,0000th visitor was joyfully received at Cinema Amstelveen with flowers and a bag of potatoes from Gerlach.

Kristallen Film 'Gerlach'
29-12-2023

'Gerlach', a film by Aliona van der Horst en Luuk Bouwman, has achieved the Kristallen status.… >> read more 'Gerlach', a film by Aliona van der Horst en Luuk Bouwman, has achieved the Kristallen status. Photo: Luuk Bouwman, Gerlach van Beinum, Aliona van der Horst.

‘Gerlach’ wint IDFA Best Dutch Film Award

'Gerlach' wins IDFA Best Dutch FIlm Award
17-11-2023

Jury Report: "We are in a world where the discussion of land and land rights, we are made to… >> read more Jury Report: "We are in a world where the discussion of land and land rights, we are made to believe, is often only an issue concerning the global south and struggles of indigeneity, land grabbing, expropriation, and exploitation. When we consider our circles of influence and circles of concern, wherever we are on the earth, we have here a film that brings the land struggle home to the Netherlands, showing us that as much as you may have empathy for worlds other than yours, there are also struggles on one's own doorstep that are urgent. This film is testament to the patience and endurance of filmmakers allowing themselves to be taken by the craft, to compassionately observe seasons passing, to attest to a moment where capitalism and climate change have drastically altered agriculture with no possible return. The film remains human and affectionate as the lens finds tenderness in aging bodies, without nostalgia but with certainty; and as the protagonist's stoicity always, somehow, finds meaning in moments of crisis." Gerlach reminds one of the beauty of both biodiversity, life, and the beauty of the humble potato.

3 Emmy nominaties voor ‘Master of Light’

3 Emmy nominations for 'Master of Light'
29-09-2023

Great news, our documentary Master of Light was nominated for 3 Emmy Awards: Best direction… >> read more Great news, our documentary Master of Light was nominated for 3 Emmy Awards: Best direction Rosa Ruth Boesten, best cinematography Jurgen Lisse and best editing Ephraim Kirkwood! 'Master of Light' is a One Story Up and Docmakers production available on HBO Max. The team at the ceremony, left to right: Geoff Martz, Anousha Nzume, Roger Ross Williams, Rosa Ruth Boesten, Jurgen Lisse, Ilja Roomans, George Anthony Morton, Ephraim Kirkwood, Enat Sidi.

Close to Vermeer Nomination Golden Calf
24-09-2023

'Close to Vermeer' is nominated for a Golden Calf Award at the Netherlands Film Festival 2023! >> read more 'Close to Vermeer' is nominated for a Golden Calf Award at the Netherlands Film Festival 2023!

2 Films geselecteerd voor de Gouden Kalf Competitie 2023

2 Films selected for the Golden Calf Competition 2023
20-07-2023

'Close to Vermeer' and 'Esther & the Law' are selected for the Golden Calf Competition of the… >> read more 'Close to Vermeer' and 'Esther & the Law' are selected for the Golden Calf Competition of the Netherlands Film Festival (NFF).

Kristallen Film 'Close to Vermeer'
16-03-2023

'Close to Vermeer' by Suzanne Raes has attracted 10.000 visitors within a week, achieving Kristallen… >> read more 'Close to Vermeer' by Suzanne Raes has attracted 10.000 visitors within a week, achieving Kristallen status. Suzanne received the Kristallen Film on Thursday 16 March 2023 at Slachtstraat Filmtheater in Utrecht during a Q&A. On the photo: Yosha Margherita, Suzanne Raes en Ilja Roomans

Twee mannen wint derde prijs Feature Film Professional op On Art Film Festival Polen

27-02-2023

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‘Master of Light’ wint de Cinema Eye Honors Spotlight Award

'Master of Light' wins the Cinema Eye Honors Spotlight Award
13-01-2023

'Master of Light' by Rosa Ruth Boesten wins the Cinema Eye Honors Spotlight Award. >> read more 'Master of Light' by Rosa Ruth Boesten wins the Cinema Eye Honors Spotlight Award.

5 Seasons of Revolution première Sundance 2023

5 Seasons of Revolution premieres at Sundance 2023
07-12-2022

Excited to announce that our co-production '5 Seasons of Revolution' by Lina premieres at the… >> read more Excited to announce that our co-production '5 Seasons of Revolution' by Lina premieres at the Sundance World Cinema Documentary Competition Sundance Film Festival 19-29 January 2023.

‘Master of Light’ wint Maysles Brothers Award for Best Documentary op Denver Film Festival 2022

'Master of Light' wins Maysles Brothers Award for best Documentary op Denver Film Festival 2022
28-11-2022

Jury rapport: “This was a tough deliberation as many of the films were on each juror’s… >> read more Jury rapport: “This was a tough deliberation as many of the films were on each juror’s favorites list. One film stood out for its beauty, its complexity, and its bravery in addressing difficult issues such as addiction and incarceration. We were also moved by the familial relationships and generational trauma portrayed in MASTER OF LIGHT.”

'Master of Light' on HBO Max
02-11-2022

The documentary 'Master of Light' by Rosa Ruth Boesten premiers on HBO Max on 16 November 2022.… >> read more The documentary 'Master of Light' by Rosa Ruth Boesten premiers on HBO Max on 16 November 2022. Watch the trailer.

‘Turn Your Body to the Sun’ wint twee prijzen op Message to Men International Film Festival 2022

'Turn Your Body to the Sun' wins two prizes at Message to Men International Film Festival 2022
31-10-2022

'Turn Your Body to the Sun' by Aliona van der Horst wins the Student Prize and the Silver Centaur… >> read more 'Turn Your Body to the Sun' by Aliona van der Horst wins the Student Prize and the Silver Centaur Prize at Message to men International Film Festival.

‘Twee Mannen’ wint Best Documentary Feature op Bruges International Film Festival

'Two Men' wins Best Documentary Feature at Bruges International Film Festival
25-10-2022

'Two Men' by Suzanne Raes has won Best Documentary Feature Film at Bruges International Film… >> read more 'Two Men' by Suzanne Raes has won Best Documentary Feature Film at Bruges International Film Festival 2022.

10 year anniversary Docmakers
18-10-2022

Docmakers celebrates its 10 year anniversary. Watch the trailer online >> read more Docmakers celebrates its 10 year anniversary. Watch the trailer online

‘A Parked Life’ wint Beste Documentaire op Festival Du Film Social 2022

'A Parked Life' wins Best Documentary at Festival Du Film Social 2022
17-10-2022

The documentary 'A Parked life' by Peter Triest wins the prize for Best Documentary at Festival… >> read more The documentary 'A Parked life' by Peter Triest wins the prize for Best Documentary at Festival Du Film Social in France.

‘Crazy Days’ wint Best of Festival op het Classical Arts Film Festival

'Crazy Days' wins Best of Festival at the Classical Arts Film Festival
14-10-2022

The documentary 'Crazy Days' from Sanne Rovers wins the Best of Festival prize at the Classical… >> read more The documentary 'Crazy Days' from Sanne Rovers wins the Best of Festival prize at the Classical Arts Film Festival.

‘Master of Light’ wint de Filmprijs van de Stad Utrecht / Debuutcompetitie op het Nederlands Film Festival 2022

'Master of Light' wins the Film prize of the City of Utrecht / Debut competition at the Netherlands Film Festival 2022
26-09-2022

Jury rapport: "The jury can describe this film in five words: What an incredibly wonderful… >> read more Jury rapport: "The jury can describe this film in five words: What an incredibly wonderful film. This film does everything a film is supposed to do. The story shows that regardless of your situation and environment, there should always be hope for a way out. The jury thinks that this is not the last award Rosa will receive for this film and hopes to see more of her films in the future."

‘A Parked Life’ wint Special Jury Prize Best International Documentary op TRT Documentary Awards

'A Parked Life' wins Special Jury Prize Best International Documentary at TRT Documentary Awards
16-06-2022

Our minority co-production "A Parked Life" by Peter Triest has won the Special Jury Prize Best… >> read more Our minority co-production "A Parked Life" by Peter Triest has won the Special Jury Prize Best International Documentary at the TRT Documentary Awards 2022.

Earlier this year, the documentary already won the Young Europeans Award at FIPADOC 2022. The film already screened at several international festivals such as Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, Docville Leuven, DocPoint Tallinn and Crossing Europe in 2022.

"A Parked Life" is an intimate portrait of one of the many Eastern European truck drivers who live as nomads in Western Europe. He sees the cracks in Europe through his windscreen and the cracks in his marriage on his phone. The film is a production of Savage Film (BE) in co-production with Docmakers and will be shown in Dutch cinemas from 18 August (release: Cinema Delicatessen).

‘Turn Your Body to the Sun’ wint belangrijkste filmprijs op Mumbai International Film Festival 2022

13-06-2022

Turn Your Body to the Sun by Aliona van der Horst has won the main prize at the Mumbai International… >> read more Turn Your Body to the Sun by Aliona van der Horst has won the main prize at the Mumbai International Film Festival in India.

The film was awarded the Golden Shell. Starting 16 June, Turn Your Body to the Sun can be seen in Dutch film theatres.

docmakers-is-op-zoek-naar-een-junior-productie-coordinator
01-06-2022

Docmakers is een documentaire filmproducent gevestigd in de Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam-Noord.… >> read more Docmakers is een documentaire filmproducent gevestigd in de Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam-Noord. We willen graag met onze documentaires, onze makers en onze medewerkers bijdragen aan een mooiere en inclusieve wereld. We maken zowel Nederlandse als internationale producties die op TV worden uitgezonden, in de bioscoop vertoond worden en te zien zijn op (internationale) filmfestivals. Recente films zijn Turn Your Body to the Sun van Aliona van der Horst, Crazy Days of opera in tijden van pandemie van Sanne Rovers, Hart van de Democratie van Suzanne Raes, De Achtste Dag van Yan Ting Yuen en Master of Light van Rosa Ruth Boesten (winnaar SXSW 2022 Best Documentary Feature, winnaar San Francisco Film Festival McBaine Documentary Feature Award, winnaar Special Mention Best Cinematography Atlanta Film Festival)

We zoeken naar een gemotiveerde (junior) productie-coördinator met een hart voor film en documentaire die graag wil leren, zorgvuldig kan werken en zich binnen ons bedrijf verder wil ontwikkelen.

De werkzaamheden bestaan uit:
- het voorbereiden van draaidagen
- het boeken van reizen
- het bijhouden van de planning
- administratie van filmprojecten
- het ondersteunen bij fondsaanvragen
- het opmaken van teksten/bestanden
- productionele ondersteuning van de (uitvoerend) producenten

Wat zoeken we:
- HBO denk- en schrijfniveau
- Werkervaring als productie assistent of (junior) productie coördinator is een pre.
- Een pro-actieve, flexibele werkhouding
- Woonachtig in Amsterdam of omgeving
- Voor 32-36 uur per week vanaf 15 augustus 2022

Reacties met motivatie en cv graag per mail (uiterlijk 15 juni 2022) aan ilja@docmakers.nl.
www.docmakers.nl

‘Master of Light’ wint McBaine Documentary Feature Award op San Francisco International Film Festival 2022

'Master of Light' wins McBaine Documentary Feature Award at San Francisco International Film Festival 2022
02-05-2022

Master of Light by Rosa Ruth Boesten wins the Best Documentary Feature Award at the San Francisco… >> read more Master of Light by Rosa Ruth Boesten wins the Best Documentary Feature Award at the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFilm)!
Jury rapport:

“For its incredibly moving examination of an individual on the path to redemption, for its thoughtful look at the impact of the cycle of addiction and incarceration that can nonetheless lead to an outcome of hope, and for creating a gorgeously stunning portrait of life captured during a period of healing and grace, the Documentary Jury of the San Francisco International Film Festival awards the McBaine Documentary Feature Award to Master of Light.”

5 Seasons of Revolution wint de Lightdox Award Work in Progress op Visions du Réel 2022

5 Seasons of Revolution wins the Lightdox Award Work in Progress at Visions du Réel 2022
17-04-2022

'5 Seasons of Revolution' by Lina wins the Lightdox Award Work in Progress for the project… >> read more '5 Seasons of Revolution' by Lina wins the Lightdox Award Work in Progress for the project with the highest international potential at Visions du Réel Film Festival.

‘Master of Light’ wint Best Documentary Feature op SXSW 2022

'Master of Light' wins Best Documentary Feature at SXSW 2022
23-03-2022

The documentary Master of Light by Rosa Ruth Boesten wins the Best Documentary Feature Award… >> read more The documentary Master of Light by Rosa Ruth Boesten wins the Best Documentary Feature Award at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) in Austen, Texas.

Jury rapport:
“In both substance and form, Master of Light is a gift. The earnest and gifted painter George Anthony Morton embeds viewers in his world as he struggles to render his mother — both on the canvas and in his psyche. Boesten disabuses us of static tropes about America’s merciless drug war and about contemporary art. With astonishing intimacy, the film’s visuals build an artful bridge between two- and three-dimensional realms that are deeply rooted and utterly transcendent. Put this painting of film in a museum, next to a Rembrandt and a Morton.”

Benefietvoorstellingen Turn Your Body to the Sun voor Giro555

Fundraising screenings Turn Your Body to the Sun for Giro555
17-03-2022

Proceeds from the previews of the documentary Turn Your Body to the Sun will be donated to… >> read more Proceeds from the previews of the documentary Turn Your Body to the Sun will be donated to Giro555

From 18 to 21 March, there will be early previews of Turn Your Body to the Sun in Amsterdam, Haarlem and Rotterdam. The entire proceeds will be donated to Giro555 - Together in Action for Ukraine. Director Aliona van der Horst will be present at all three screenings for an aftertalk. The film will be shown in Dutch cinemas from 16 June onwards.

Early previews
Friday 18 March: Rialto de Pijp, Amsterdam (with aftertalk by Aliona van der Horst and Coen van Zwol)

Sunday 20 March: De Schuur, Haarlem (with aftertalk by Aliona van der Horst and Frénk van der Linden)

Monday 21 March: LantarenVenster, Rotterdam (with aftertalk by Aliona van der Horst)

Turn Your Body to the Sun at IDFA 2021
16-11-2021

Turn Your Body to the Sun by Aliona van der Horst has been selected for the International Competition… >> read more Turn Your Body to the Sun by Aliona van der Horst has been selected for the International Competition at IDFA 2021 and will have its world premiere this Saturday November 20th. During the festival the film will also be shown in several cinemas in the rest of the Netherlands as part of IDFA Extended.

The documentary is nominated for the IDFA Award for Best Dutch Documentary 2021 and the Beeld en Geluid IDFA ReFrame Award 2021.

Special Screenings
14-10-2021

10th of November Chassé Theater Breda + Q&A regisseur Sanne Rovers 17th of November 20:00… >> read more 10th of November Chassé Theater Breda + Q&A regisseur Sanne Rovers
17th of November 20:00 uur De Nieuwe Anita Amsterdam + Q&A regisseur Sanne Rovers
18th of November 20:15 uur Hoogt on Tour, locatie Parel van Zuilen + nagesprek regisseur Sanne Rovers TICKETS FOR SALE
12th of December 19:30 uur Kriterion Amsterdam + Q&A regisseur Sanne Rovers

MS wint 3 prijzen op het Pariscience International Film Festival

MS wins 3 prizes at the Pariscience International Film Festival
29-10-2020

Suzanne Raes' MS was awarded no less than 3 prizes in the online award ceremony on Wednesday… >> read more Suzanne Raes' MS was awarded no less than 3 prizes in the online award ceremony on Wednesday evening: the Grand Prix, the student prize and the ADAV prize.

All Against All in the cinemas
23-09-2020

All Against All, the documentary by our co-maker Luuk Bouwman, will be released in the cinemas… >> read more All Against All, the documentary by our co-maker Luuk Bouwman, will be released in the cinemas at the first of October. The film premiered at IDFA last year and is part of the Golden Calf Competition at the Dutch Film Festival in Utrecht. Luuk is now making a documentary about farmer Gerlach together with Aliona van der Horst at Docmakers.

MS selected
04-09-2020

#LabMeCrazy! Science Film Festival in Pamplona has selected “MS” as a finalist in the competition. >> read more
#LabMeCrazy! Science Film Festival in Pamplona has selected “MS” as a finalist in the competition.

Herkansing Hart van de Democratie 8 juni 19.45 NPO2

08-06-2020

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Corona shoot Surrender
20-05-2020

Our first Corona shoot is a fact. Cinematographer Victor Horstink films Marijn Frank while running with a mouth mask on: test shots for her new film Surrender.

Uitzending Water Wieg Me bij Het Uur van de Wolf

The Long River Slides on TV
03-04-2020

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PREMIERE HART VAN DE DEMOCRATIE D.D. 12 MAART AFGELAST

PREMIERE HEART OF THE DEMOCRACY D.D. 12TH OF MARCH CANCELED
12-03-2020

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Premiere en uitzending van Hart van de democratie

Premiere and broadcast Heart of Democracy
08-03-2020

On 12th of March Heart of Democracy will have it's premiere in Nieuwspoort in the Hague. The… >> read more On 12th of March Heart of Democracy will have it's premiere in Nieuwspoort in the Hague. The film will be online from the 15th of March and will be broadcasted on 20th of March at 10.15PM on NPO2.

Water Wieg Me premiere op IDFA / IDFA ON STAGE

The Long River Slides premieres at IDFA
29-11-2019

The Long River Slides premiered at IDFA 2019 with two festive screenings. The first premiere… >> read more The Long River Slides premiered at IDFA 2019 with two festive screenings. The first premiere was the screening in Pathe Tuschinski together with al the crew and cast. The following friday the film had a special screening in IDFA ON STAGE, where live components where added at the screening; veejay-images, music, painting.

22-11-2019

MS, the latest film by Suzanne Raes, premiered at IDFA 2019. The screening was followed by… >> read more MS, the latest film by Suzanne Raes, premiered at IDFA 2019. The screening was followed by a long Q&A with the director and the main characters.

Aliona can vote for the Oscars
08-07-2019

This year, four Dutch people have been invited to join the Academy, the institute behind the… >> read more This year, four Dutch people have been invited to join the Academy, the institute behind the Oscars. And our Docmaker Aliona van der Horst is one of them. As a new Academy member she is now allowed to vote for the Oscars. Congratulations Aliona!

Docmakers BV founded
20-06-2019

Seven and a halfyears after Docmakers was founded, we have taken the next step. Today we made… >> read more Seven and a halfyears after Docmakers was founded, we have taken the next step. Today we made it official and signed Docmakers BV into fact. Docmakers BV is a production company for high quality, author driven documentaries in which the makers are also the shareholders. We toast to the future and to the beautiful new films we will be making together.

DE ACHTSTE DAG WINT JOURNALISTIEKE PRIJS DE TEGEL

On Day Eight wins journalistic prize 'De Tegel'
24-04-2019

On Day Eight, a documentary thriller by Yan Ting Yuen and Robert Kosters won De Tegel (the… >> read more On Day Eight, a documentary thriller by Yan Ting Yuen and Robert Kosters won De Tegel (the Tile) 2018 in the category Background.

From the jury report:
'An unique insight in the mechanisms and dynamics that arise in a complex crisis situation. It is a layered story where small events are alternated with philosophical reflections. All relevant protagonists speak in a visually attractive and beautiful original style.'

Vote for Docmakers
08-11-2018

2doc exists five years and you can vote for the best documentaries of the last five years including… >> read more 2doc exists five years and you can vote for the best documentaries of the last five years including two Docmakers productions, 0.03 seconds and Quid Pro Quo, at the 2Doc website!

Yan Ting and Robert on Belgian tv
15-06-2018

Watch the interview with the two makers here . >> read more Watch the interview with the two makers here .

Press On Day Eight
15-06-2018

The film has been reviewed very well in the Dutch and Belgian press. Here is an overview: NRC… >> read more The film has been reviewed very well in the Dutch and Belgian press. Here is an overview:

NRC Handelsblad:
"Outstanding documentary"

Trouw:
“The importance of the documentary ON DAY EIGHT can't be stressed enough”
"Makes the financial crisis understandable"

Het Financiële Dagblad:
"Electrifying"

Parool:
"Fascinating" "An insight in what happened behind the scenes"

De Telegraaf:
“Staggering documentary”

Belgian press:

De Morgen:
"Gives a Shocking insight of the financial crisis"

De Standaard:
"Pictures perfect the distrust which was everywhere in 2008'

Kanaal Z/ Knack:
'Horrifying Political Thriller'

Kerk en Leven:
“Clarifying, and both witty and alarming”

Interessant debat samen met Nout Wellink

Interesting debate together with Nout Wellink
17-05-2018

The 9th of May we organised a screening of On Day Eight and a debate together with debate centre… >> read more The 9th of May we organised a screening of On Day Eight and a debate together with debate centre Arminius. In the cinema Lantaren Venster in Rotterdam we welcomed Nout Wellink, former president of De Nederlandse Bank (DNB) and one of the main characters in the film together with Casper de Vries, professor Monetary Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics and Martijn Jeroen van der Linden, researcher in design of the monetary system in the digital age at the TU Delft. The debate was led by Geert Maarse. And exciting and informative evening!

Vertoning en Q&A met hoogleraar Arnoud Boot

Screening and Q&A with professor Arnoud Boot
17-05-2018

On 29 April there was a screening of On Day Eight in cinema ’t Hoogt in Utrecht followed… >> read more On 29 April there was a screening of On Day Eight in cinema ’t Hoogt in Utrecht followed by a Q&A with political analist Kees Boonman interviewing Arnoud Boot, professor of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets at the University of Amsterdam. It was an interesting conversation about the future of the current financial system.

A Butcher's Heart travels over the World
17-05-2018

After Cinekid and IDFA, A Butcher’s Heart started a festival tour. The film was shown at:… >> read more After Cinekid and IDFA, A Butcher’s Heart started a festival tour. The film was shown at:
One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Czech Republic, International Filmfestival Assen | Women & Film, CPH:DOX, Denmark, Go Short, Nijmegen, DOKer - Moscow International Documentary Film Festival, Russia, Ecofalante Environmental Film Festival, Brazil and Mo&Friese Children's ShortfilmFestival Hamburg.

And screening at the following festivals is to come:

Tel Aviv International Children's Film Festival, Israel, DMZ Korean International Documentary Film Festival, South Korea, 21st CinemAmbiente – Environmental Film Festival in Italy and in the educational programme of the Dutch Film Festival, Utrecht.

Screenings On Day Eight
19-04-2018

Special screenings of On Day Eight: 21 april 2018 16.00 Rialto Pre-premiere and Q&A with the… >> read more Special screenings of On Day Eight:

21 april 2018 16.00 Rialto
Pre-premiere and Q&A with the directors

24 april 2018 19.30 Filmtheater Hilversum
Screening and discussion afterwards with Arnoud Boot

24 april 2018 20.00 De Balie
Screening and debate afterwards with Jean-Claude Trichet and Joris Luyendijk

3 mei 2018 19.00 Filmhuis Den Haag
Screening and debate led by Jan Pronk

0.03 second reaches Crystal Film
19-12-2017

0,03 SECOND, the documentary by Suzanne Raes, has attained Crystal Film Status. More than 10,000… >> read more 0,03 SECOND, the documentary by Suzanne Raes, has attained Crystal Film Status. More than 10,000 visitors saw the film about top swimmers Femke Heemskerk, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Sharon van Rouwendaal, Sebastiaan Verschuren and Ferry Weertman. The Crystal Film was awarded on 18 December at the Ketelhuis by the Dutch Film Festival and the Dutch Film Fund.

A Butcher's Heart wins Kinderkast prize 2017
03-11-2017

Hooray, the new film by Marijn Frank wins the Cinekid award for best Dutch Non-Fiction Television… >> read more Hooray, the new film by Marijn Frank wins the Cinekid award for best Dutch Non-Fiction Television Production.

A Butcher's Heart is selected for IDFA
12-10-2017

A Butcher's Heart is selected for the the best documentary festival in the world: IDFA! The… >> read more A Butcher's Heart is selected for the the best documentary festival in the world: IDFA! The film is also selected for the Kids and Docs Competition. We are proud of Marijn!

Slagershart genomineerd voor Kinderkastprijs 2017

A Butchers' Heart nominated for the Kinderkast prize 2017
28-09-2017

Out of all the television programmes submitted, six nominees have been chosen for the Cinekid… >> read more Out of all the television programmes submitted, six nominees have been chosen for the Cinekid Kinderkast prizes. A Butchers' Heart is nominated for the category non-fiction. The winners will be announced on Friday 27 October 2017.

You can view the other nominees at Cinekid

0,03 seconde at NFF
08-09-2017

On Tuesday 26 September, the film 0,03 seconds will be seen at the Dutch Film Festival in Utrecht.… >> read more On Tuesday 26 September, the film 0,03 seconds will be seen at the Dutch Film Festival in Utrecht.
It will be screened with English subtitles followed by a Q&A with Suzanne Raes.

Come to Pathé Rembrandt 2 on Tuesday 26 September at 16:00.

0,03 seconds on tv
monday July 17th 20.25 at NPO2, 17-07-2017

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reviews 0,03 second
20-04-2017

De lovende woorden over de film stromen binnen: de Volkskrant (4 sterren) “Schitterend zwemdrama”… >> read more De lovende woorden over de film stromen binnen:

de Volkskrant (4 sterren)
“Schitterend zwemdrama”
“Dat topsport geen relativering verdraagt werd zelden zo fraai in een dialoogje samengevat.”
“Raes laat zien dat het drama in de topsport meer behelst dan alleen winst of verlies.”
http://www.volkskrant.nl/film/raes-heeft-oog-voor-de-kwetsbaarheid-van-de-zwemmers~a4486267/
http://www.volkskrant.nl/4486291

Algemeen Dagblad / Wegener Dagbladen (4 sterren)
“Prachtige opnames worden gelardeerd met verhalen van de atleten, die openhartig vertellen over die ene droom, de pijn, teleurstelling, eenzaamheid en wat het betekent om eenzaam aan de top te staan – of die nipt niet te halen.”
“Zwemsport is van zichzelf al fotogeniek en daar maakt Raes volop gebruik van.”
“Haar visueel aantrekkelijke film ontstijgt de televisiedocumentaire en het doordachte sounddesign maakt de belevingswereld van de sporters bijna voelbaar.”
http://www.ad.nl/show/de-filmrecensies-van-deze-week~ae86776e/

nrc.next (4 sterren)
"0,03 seconde gaat over de obsessieve gedrevenheid van de topsport, en hoe dat toch niet per se volstaat."
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2017/04/12/de-pijngrens-van-controlfreaks-8009995-a1554170

Nieuwe Revu (3 1/2 ster)
“Intrigerende sportdocu...”

Filmtotaal.nl (3 1/2 ster)
“....intrigerende blik in de wereld van topsport.”
https://www.filmtotaal.nl/recensie/12646

Utrechtse Sportkrant (5 sterren)
Schitterende beelden van atletische zwemmers, hun afzien en de grenzeloze toewijding, voor die ene race.
http://utrechtsesportkrant.nl/adembenemende-zwemdocu-ook-in-utrechtse-bioscopen/

En via Twitter:

@Jeroen_Grueter De briljante zwemfilm #0.03 seconde brengt de belevingswereld van topsporters op een zeldzame manier tot leven. Een absolute aanrader.

@johnvolkers Grandioze zwemfilm 0,03 seconde. Gaat die zien. Hoofdpersoon gevoelsmens @FemkeHeemskerk. Topprestatie regisseur Suzanne Raes.

@zwembadbranche 0,03 seconden geeft zwemmer een gezicht

@SvRouwendaal Wat een speciale dag gister. 0.03 seconde première was geweldig! Zeker een aanrader om te gaan kijken in d... -

@celinevangerner Première van de film 0.03sec, echt een aanrader voor ieder! Prachtig in beeld gebracht! #ditistopsport #0.03sec #zwemfilm

Premiere 0,03 second
20-04-2017

On Monday 10 April, the film 0,03 seconds premiered in the Tuschinski, the most beautiful cinema… >> read more On Monday 10 April, the film 0,03 seconds premiered in the Tuschinski, the most beautiful cinema in the Netherlands. Many film and sports people and swim lovers came to watch the film. Photos of the event can be viewed on our facebook page.

All top swimmers at DWDD
20-04-2017

Prior to the festive premiere in Tuschsinki all the swimmers were present at the daily talkshow… >> read more Prior to the festive premiere in Tuschsinki all the swimmers were present at the daily talkshow DWDD. Watch the fragment here

Docmakers searches
06-04-2017

Docmakers is looking for students who can transcribe interviews (Dutch and English) for an… >> read more Docmakers is looking for students who can transcribe interviews (Dutch and English) for an upcoming cinema documentary. Preferably students of economics, or those with an interest in and knowledge about economics and politics, should apply. Payment will be provided. For more information and to apply, please mail: toko@xs4all.nl, Evelien Jansen.

International co-production
07-03-2017

Docmakers is very proud that in addition to the NPO Fund and CoBo Fund, the Flamish Audiovisual… >> read more Docmakers is very proud that in addition to the NPO Fund and CoBo Fund, the Flamish Audiovisual Fund (VAF) is also financing On Day Eight. This makes the film Docmakers first international co-production. In the film, supervisors and politicians will talk about the eight days prior to the state rescue of the ABN- AMRO. The expected release will be in 2018.

Watch also: https://www.filmfonds.nl/nl/page/4538/negen-nederlands-vlaamse-en-vlaams-nederlandse-coproducties-ondersteund

Financing for On Day Eight
09-12-2016

Docmakers is very pleased with the award of funds by the Dutch Film Fund for the production… >> read more Docmakers is very pleased with the award of funds by the Dutch Film Fund for the production for our new film On Day Eight about the most thrilling week of the financial crisis in 2008. Directors Yan Ting Yuen and Robert Kosters were already allowed to film with one of the main characters, the former ECB boss Jean-Claude Trichet who spoke openly about his insights, frustrations and fears. On Day Eight will be released in 2018, ten years after the beginning of the financial crisis.

Boudewijn de Groot - Kom Nader wint publieksprijs in Portugal

Boudewijn de Groot - Come Closer wins audience award in Portugal
09-12-2016

The film about Boudewijn de Groot has won the international audience award at MUVI Lisboa,… >> read more The film about Boudewijn de Groot has won the international audience award at MUVI Lisboa, the music film festival in Lisbon.

edit 0,03 second
15-11-2016

While the Dutch swimming team recovers after a nerve breaking Olympic Games, Suzanne Raes and… >> read more While the Dutch swimming team recovers after a nerve breaking Olympic Games, Suzanne Raes and editor Elja de Lange start editing the swim film 0,03 seconds. With a great quantity of beautiful material, exciting story lines and intriguing characters, the task now is to make something beautiful out of it. We expect that the film will be screened at the cinema this spring followed by broadcast of the film by NTR.

Boudewijn abroad
15-11-2016

Our film about the biggest troubadour of the Netherlands will continue its modest international… >> read more Our film about the biggest troubadour of the Netherlands will continue its modest international tour. The film will be screened this month at festivals in Portugal and Colombia.
http://www.midbo.co/movie/boudewijn-groot-come-closer/

The Golden Calf Award for QuidProQuo
01-10-2016

Docmakers are extremely proud of Suzanne Raes and Monique Lesterhuis who won the Golden Calf… >> read more Docmakers are extremely proud of Suzanne Raes and Monique Lesterhuis who won the Golden Calf Award yesterday for Best Short Documentary!

Golden Cald Award nomination for Quid Pro Quo
01-09-2016

Yes, Quid Pro Quo has been nominated for best short documentary at the Golden Calf Awards.… >> read more Yes, Quid Pro Quo has been nominated for best short documentary at the Golden Calf Awards. The film can be seen at the Dutch Film Festival:
Thursday 22-09-2016 at 21:15 uur in Louis Hartlooper Complex 3
Saturday 24-09-2016 at 11:30 uur in Louis Hartlooper Complex 3

Golden finish in Rio
22-08-2016

The developments during the last filming days in Rio have made it a golden end at last. Sharon… >> read more The developments during the last filming days in Rio have made it a golden end at last. Sharon van Rouwendaal and Ferry Weertman won Marathon swimming gold in Copacabana Bay. We filmed coach Marcel Wouda who went crazy during the thrilling photo finish at the beach. Our title 0,03 seconds seemed a well chosen one because even with a distance of ten kilometres the difference between winning and losing is only a fraction of a second. We have filmed a lot of great material over the last year and in the coming months Suzanne Raes and editor Elja de Lange will start to put this all together into a beautiful new film.

The screenings at Dutch Film Festival
18-08-2016

The screenings of our two films at the Dutch Film Festival will be: Boudewijn de Groot - Come… >> read more The screenings of our two films at the Dutch Film Festival will be:

Boudewijn de Groot - Come Closer
Thursday 22-09-2016 at 16:15 in Rembrandt 2
Friday 23-09-2016 at 16:15 in Louis Hartlooper Complex 4

Quid Pro Quo
Thursday 22-09-2016 at 21:15 in Louis Hartlooper Complex 3
Saturday 24-09-2016 at 11:30 in Louis Hartlooper Complex 3

Suzanne Raes in Rio
12-08-2016

Suzanne Raes and camera man Victor Horstink are in Rio de Janeiro for the film 0,03 seconds.… >> read more Suzanne Raes and camera man Victor Horstink are in Rio de Janeiro for the film 0,03 seconds. Since December 2015, Suzanne Raes and her crew (Jean Counet, Alex Booy, Wiro Felix and Victor Horstink) have followed the preparations of the dutch swimmers for the Olympic Games in Rio. Together with 2000 other film crews, they will follow the main characters during the biggest sport festival in the world.

Everything physically and mentally has been done to get the swimmers ready for a top presentation. Now the moment has come for all the hard work to become medals. That will not be easy as the competition is super strong and not all the swimmers are in top shape. It is very special to experience how strong the swimmers are and how small the difference is between winning and losing.

Golden Calf Awards
10-08-2016

Quid pro Quo is selected for the Golden Calf Awards at the Dutch Film Festival and will be screened several times between 21 and 30 September.

Facebookpagina Boudewijn de Groot-Kom Nader

Facebook page Boudewijn de Groot-Come Closer
08-08-2016

Check the facebookpage for more reactions and reviews.

Golden Calf
21-07-2016

After the 'world tour' along the Cayman Islands and Melbourne, Boudewijn de Groot - Come Closer… >> read more After the 'world tour' along the Cayman Islands and Melbourne, Boudewijn de Groot - Come Closer has also been selected for the Golden Calfs in Utrecht.

Marijn Frank maakt met Docmakers nieuwe jeugddocumentaire Slagershart

Marijn Frank makes new children's documentary Slagershart with Docmakers
19-07-2016

After her big film Vleesverlangen Marijn Frank wanted to make a children's documentary within… >> read more After her big film Vleesverlangen Marijn Frank wanted to make a children's documentary within the 'meat arena'. She found the butcher's son Wessel who dreams of being a butcher himself. Slagershart will be made for the NCRV and will be produced by Docmakers.

Boudewijn in Melbourne
21-06-2016

Boudewijn de Groot - Come Closer will be screened on the other side of the world at the Melbourne… >> read more Boudewijn de Groot - Come Closer will be screened on the other side of the world at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. Check the link

Boudewijn de Groot - Kom Nader op de VRT

Boudewijn de Groot - Come Closer in Belgium on television.
13-05-2016

On 13 May, the documentary Boudewijn de Groot- Come Closer will be broadcast on the VRT. >> read more On 13 May, the documentary Boudewijn de Groot- Come Closer will be broadcast on the VRT.

Again on television
01-02-2016

After the many positive reactions after the first screening on Christmas Day where almost 600,000… >> read more After the many positive reactions after the first screening on Christmas Day where almost 600,000 people (including those watching online) watched the film, the NTR has decided to re broadcast Boudewijn de Groot on 25-02-2016 at 23.00 on NPO2.

Quid pro Quo in Belgium
VRT will broadcast Docmakers production, 01-02-2016

On 3 February at 22:00, Quid Pro Quo will be broadcast on Belgian network, Canvas. As in the… >> read more On 3 February at 22:00, Quid Pro Quo will be broadcast on Belgian network, Canvas. As in the Netherlands, Belgium also has a public debate about what can be expected in return for social security payments.

Boudewijn De Groot - Kom Nader in premiere op IDFA

Boudewijn de Groot- Come Closer in premiere at IDFA
24-11-2015

Saturday the 21st of november the documentary Boudewijn de Groot- Come Closer premiered in… >> read more Saturday the 21st of november the documentary Boudewijn de Groot- Come Closer premiered in a sold out Tuschinski 1 at IDFA.

Boudewijn de Groot bij De Wereld Draait Door

Boudewijn de Groot at talkshow DWDD
10-11-2015

Watch the fragment here

Article De groene Amsterdammer
Walter van der Kooi, 05-11-2015

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Premiere and debate for Quid pro Quo
02-11-2015

15 October 2015 saw the premier of 'Quid Pro Quo' in debate centre Arminius in Rotterdam, the… >> read more 15 October 2015 saw the premier of 'Quid Pro Quo' in debate centre Arminius in Rotterdam, the city in which the film is set. With a display by the Dutch Federation of Trade Unions just outside and a large, diverse audience, it turned into a beautiful and often animated evening.

There was a lively debate with critical questions for Secretary of State Jetta Klijnsma and councillor Maarten Struijvenberg, but also admiration and respect for Rotterdam council, the experts and the jobseekers for their willingness to be captured on film. In doing so, they are making an important contribution to the debate about a question that affects us all: what can councils demand in return for unemployment benefits?

Article Sprank De Tegenprestatie
Anneke Nunn, 22-10-2015

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