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Festival

The Netherlands Film Film Festival is both the home of Dutch cinema and the leading platform for the Netherlands’ national film culture. It celebrates the achievements of Dutch filmmakers and provides the bridge between film culture and all facets of Dutch society.

Come and celebrate Dutch cinema, series and digital culture from 22 to 29 September in Utrecht!

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Tickets available now!

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Feature films and documentaries

Enjoy the best dutch films and documentaries, made in The Netherlands.

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Golden Calves

If anything, the Netherlands Film Festival is known for the Golden Calves Gala. Nominees are eligible for the highest attainable honour in Dutch cinema, the Golden Calf. In September, the announcement of the nominations for the Golden Calves can be watched live via filmfestival.nl. The award ceremony can be watched live on Friday 29 September via filmfestival.nl.

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Digital Culture

NFF gives digital stories and productions the space they deserve – a chance to experience and marvel at the wealth of Dutch digital culture. The digital productions take innovative and original approaches to storytelling at the intersection of technology, art and science, and in a variety of forms: VR, XR, AR, apps, games, web series, installations and performances.

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Professionals

Inspiring masterclasses and seminars from international industry experts, discussions at the NFF Conference and many networking opportunities with colleagues. In 2023 NFF's Professionals Programme takes place from Friday 22 September to Tuesday 26 September.

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Holland Film Meeting

Within the framework of the Netherlands Film Festival, the Holland Film Meeting (HFM) builds and expands bridges between the Dutch and international worlds of film, TV, and digital storytelling. HFM takes place every year in September.