Euregion Film Forum 2025
New Voices, New Visions.
Geplaatst op 18 september 2024Het Euregion Film Forum is hét film-event in het hart van onze bruisende grensregio. Met onder meer (voor)premières van de nieuwste films uit onze regio, de Euregion Talent Day, FilMatch, masterclasses en diverse pitches kunnen zowel nieuwe filmmakers, gevestigde professionals als filmliefhebbers hun hart ophalen 14 en 15 maart 2025 in en rondom Lumière Cinema Maastricht.
Euregion Film Forum 2025
2025 markeert alweer de tiende editie van ons Euregion Film Forum. Dit keer is het thema 'New Voices, New Visions'. Onze Euregio bruist van het talent, en de verhalen zijn eindeloos. De vele autodidacten zorgen voor unieke werkwijzen en methoden die zich vertalen in opvallende visies op het filmvak. Traditiegetrouw presenteren we een programma vol inspirerende en aansprekende mogelijkheden voor makers en publiek.
Waar: Lumière Cinema Maastricht
Wanneer: 14 en 15 maart 2025, met 12 en 13 maart in de avond feature film specials
Tickets: Koop hier je tickets vanaf € 9,00
Programma highlights
- Kom naar de Euregion Talent Day, een dag vol panels, talks, masterclasses en netwerkmomenten voor talent uit Nederland, België, Duitsland en Luxemburg, met verder onder meer de CineSud Talent Film Pitch, Writers Search Directors Pitch en FilMatch
- Doe mee aan diverse masterclasses door regisseur Stijn Bouma (De Jacht op Meral Ö, Alleen tegen de staat)
- Kom naar de voorpremière van de nieuwste regionale films van regionaal talent
- Kom naar voorpremières en speciale vertoningen van feature films van Euregionale makers
- Bezoek de films in de Made in Euregion Short Film Competition en maak kennis met het diverse talent in onze Euregio Maas-Rijn en Benelux
- Doe mee aan industry events en netwerkmogelijkheden
- Ga onder meer in gesprek met NPO Talent, het NPO Fonds, NPO3LAB, omroepen zoals VPRO en HUMAN en organisaties zoals New Producers Academy en Screen Talent NL.
Let op: diverse programma-onderdelen zullen in het Engels plaatsvinden. Je vindt dit in het programma-overzicht.
Tickets
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Programma
13:00-16:00 Directors Village 2024: Day 1
16:00-18:00 Directors Village Special screening
- Only for selected participants.
Speciale vertoning van de Nederlandse filmklassieker Ciske de Rat (1984) in aanwezigheid van regisseur Guido Pieters (afkomstig uit Maatricht) en actrice Willeke van Ammelrooy (momenteel woonachtig in Margraten).
Synopsis
Ciske is een jongetje met een grote mond en een klein hart, dat het beste probeert te maken van zijn leven in het Amsterdam van de jaren 30. Zijn vader is een echte schipper en is dus nooit thuis, en z'n moeder is een kreng. Ciske krijgt een aantal tegenslagen te verwerken.
Nederland | Drama | 107 minuten
Geregisseerd door: Guido Pieters
Met onder meer: Danny de Munk, Willeke van Ammelrooy en Linda van Dyck
Gesproken taal: Nederlands
Releasedatum: 29 maart 1984
Dit programma-onderdeel heeft als voertaal Nederlands.
10:00-18:00 Directors Village 2024: Day 2
- Only for selected participants.
Special avant-premiere of Fabula, by director Michiel ten Horn (Horst). Fabula is a completely in Limburgian dialect spoken film, written and directed by the Limburgian director Michiel ten Horn, shot in Limburg and the surrounding border-regions. The film was made with the support of the Limburg Film Fund.
Synopsis
Small-town criminal Jos (55) has, to his great frustration, been completely sidelined. His daughter disrespects him, his wife doesn't trust him, and his friends laugh at him openly. As he scrambles to fix a drug deal that went catastrophically wrong, he desperately searches for an answer to the question: Who or what is punishing me!?
Netherlands / Germany / Belgium | Crime | Comedy | 125 minutes, English subtitles
Directed by: Michiel ten Horn
Starring: Fedja van Huêt, David Kross and Anniek Pheifer
Spoken language: Dutch, English and German
Release date: April 10, 2025
10:00-18:00 Directors Village 2024: Day 3
- Only for selected participants.
Euregion Talent Day
10.30 Talk | Find Your Voice - Authenticity and Responsible Filmmaking
Kick off the day with an inspiring talk by young, successful filmmakers from the Euregion. Learn how they found their unique voice and how you can too, while embracing responsible filmmaking practices.
Speakers: Sarah Lederman (director/writer, Belgium), Katharina Huber (director/writer, Germany)
11:00 Euregion Shorts | Border-breaking Talent - New Voices from the Euregion
Experience the diverse and exciting work of emerging filmmakers from across the Euregion. This screening of short films highlights new talent and fresh perspectives.
Selected films:
- Jeroen Mourmans, Olli, The Netherlands
- Pim Vogels, Hold on Tight, The Netherlands
- Reza Sam Mosadegh, Echoes of Juno, Germany
- Marzieh Rasekh, Let's Play, The Netherlands
- Marco Bolla, Jeanne Remi, Au Suivant, Belgium
Jury:
- Sarah Lederman, Belgium
- Katarhina Huber, Germany
- Wensly Francisco, The Netherlands
12:00 CineTalk | Sharing Stories, Crossing Border
Join us for a lively discussion with the filmmakers featured in the Euregion Shorts competition. Hear about their experiences, challenges, and inspirations in creating films in the Euregion.
Speakers: Jeroen Mourmans, Olli, The Netherlands, Pim Vogels, Hold on Tight, The Netherlands, Marco Bolla, Au Suivant, Belgium
12:30 Networking Lunch
13:30 Panel | Opportunities for New Talent
Get a glimpse into the future of film in the Euregion! This exciting session will present talented filmmakers pitching their film projects and scripts, seeking support to bring their unique stories to life.
Speakers: Sara Moeniralam (NPO3LAB), Safirah Dijkstra (VPRO/HUMAN/DE ONTMOETING), Wensly Francisco (NPO Talent), Yassin Karmoudi (NPO FONDS/NEW PRODUCERS ACADEMY)
14:00 Case Study: Heerlijk Filmen in Action: Fanny - A Success Story from the Euregion
See the (H)eerlijk Filmen Code in action! This case study explores a film production in the Euregion that successfully implemented sustainable practices, showcasing the positive impact on both the film and the community.
Speakers: Charlotte Driessen (Harpy Films), Karlijn & Lotte Milder (The Milder Sisters)
14:30 Talent Film Pitch & Writers Search Directors Pitch
Get a glimpse into the future of film in the Euregion! This exciting session will present talented filmmakers pitching their film projects and scripts, seeking support to bring their unique stories to life.
15:45 Round Tables & FilMatch & Networking Drinks
Become part of the Euregion Shorts selection process! Join one of three Round Tables, each led by a jury member who will be choosing the winning film. Discuss the competing shorts with fellow attendees and the jury member, sharing your perspectives and contributing to the exciting final decision. The Euregion Shorts winner will be announced after everyone casts their vote! At the same time FilmMatch offers a dedicated matchmaking space to connect with fellow filmmakers and invited professionals to foster future collaborations. The space is limited, please register following this link: (available from February 6).
If you are not part of a roundtable or FilMatch, you can already start celebrating the day's achievements and connect with fellow filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts during a relaxed networking reception with drinks and an awards announcement.
Buy a ticket for the Euregion Talent Day to join this program part. Your ticket is including lunch and drinks and a networking drink in the end of the Talent Day.
19:30-21:30 ShortsLab Special including networking drinks
Enjoy the closed cast & crew screening of our most recent ShortsLab films:
- Blootje, Lisanne Sweere, The Netherlands
- Wanklank, Sem Dingemans, The Netherlands
- Lieve Lieve, Amber Rozema, The Netherlands
09:30-17:00 ShortsLab 2025: Residency 2: Day 1
09:30-17:00 DocLab 2025: Residency 2: Day 1
- only for selected participants.
10:00-18:00 Directors Village 2024: Day 4
- Only for selected participants.
10:30-12:30 Masterclass: The Auteur's Vision: Finding Your Voice & Building a Style
Coach: Stijn Bouma
During this masterclass the participants will explore the concept of ‘voice’ in filmmaking by analysing other directors’ and writers’ work, discussing the importance of having a distinctive style, and learning tips and tricks for finding their own unique voice and building a consistent style.
This masterclass will be held in English.
Netwerklunch met alle deelnemende filmmakers en gasten.
13:30-16:00 Masterclass: The Director's Toolkit: Visual Storytelling & Collaboration
Coach: Stijn Bouma
During this masterclass the participants will explore the power of visual language, the impact visual elements have on storytelling and how they as (aspiring) filmmakers can use this to realise their creative vision. Additionally, the masterclass will touch upon the importance of collaboration and clear communication to successfully complete a project while maintaining the film’s vision.
This masterclass will be held in English.
19:30-20:30 Euregion special
Special (cast & crew) screenings of the short films:
- Wetboy, Yentl Vlachos , The Netherlands
- A Birthday Tumpeng, Azmi Hoffmann, Germany, The Netherlands
- Droom, Fleur Jonkers, The Netherlands
- Rounds, Anna Demianenko, The Netherlands
All films were supported within different programs of CineSud.
20:30-22:00 Networking Drinks
09:30-17:00 ShortsLab 2025: Residency 2: Day 2
09:30-17:00 DocLab 2025: Residency 2: Day 2
10:00-17:00 Directors Village 2025: Day 5
- Only for selected participants.
9:30-17:00 ShortsLab 2025: Residency 2: Day 3
- Only for selected participants.
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